a grinding noise from the front of the motor, or cam gear side of the motor. also stalling while going around a left turn... or was it a right turn? i forget.

for the time being, i would suggest bypassing the neutral saftey switch so you can start your car w/o pushing the clutch in. and try not to sit at lights or stops w/ your foot on the clutch and the car in gear... the less time you spend w/ your foot on the clutch, the less time youre applying pressure to your thrust bearings.

but, again... its a pretty random thing. it can happen to anyone, at any time. hell, it even happens to AT cars. so no one is immune. hell, even 6 bolts can do it. My cousin went to get his clutch done at Buschur's and Dave told him that hes seen a few 6 bolts come thru with crank walk..

btw, if you plan to go fast and make HP, i would suggest a puck type clutch with a light/stock pressure plate. if you use a disc that doesnt use an organic full face disc, but rather a ceramic/metallic type puck, you dont need a heavy pressure plate to compress the friction material for full engagment of the drivetrain... so you can use a cover with less pressure and save your th rust bearings...

just remember, DSM"s arent the only cars that get crankwalk... even the notrious 2JZ can get crank walk, thanks to heavy duty pressure plates and neutral safety switches.