move the gear selector to Neutral without clutch engagement/high clutch grab point
10-23-2016, 10:19 PM
#1
move the gear selector to Neutral without clutch engagement/high clutch grab point
Is this normal? I've noticed that my clutch grab point is very high. It engages at pretty much the highest point of depression. I also noticed that I'm able to move the shifter from 2nd or 3rd to neutral without any effort(all varying RPMS. I understand this is possible under an exact RPM, this is a different case). No grinding/popping sound. I've only tried this at low speeds and it was effortless.
Is this normal?
Thanks
Is this normal?
Thanks
10-24-2016, 11:50 AM
#2
Le Mans Master
Does engine stall if in gear ay a stop with clutch released? The clutch engagement a top of travel could be indicating clutch disc is on it's way out. I would check it for wear. Depending on driver and gear box wear it is possible to drive clutchlesa to a point. Particularly if the driver has a lot of time driving the car, you kind of develop a "feel" for it.
10-24-2016, 03:55 PM
#3
Melting Slicks
My clutch also grabs toward the top end of the pedal travel and it works fine, no slipping under full power and very smooth engagement. I understood this "high takeup" pedal position is normal due to the self-adjusting clutch hydraulics. Someone correct me if this is wrong.
And if there is any load (accel or decel), the gears should not easily disengage by pushing the lever toward neutral. Only with a "static" RPM (matched to the vehicle speed for the selected gear ratio) should the lever move in/out of gear without the clutch. You have only popped it out of gear "at low speeds"... would you say there was not much load when you did this?
Kevova's test could indicate the clutch is going out, but in my honest opinion, it's not good for the drivetrain to stall an engine by stopping in gear. I suggest you try going full throttle from 3000-4500 rpm (in 2nd or 3rd gear) and watch the tach -- this will put a good load on the clutch and you will know if it slips.
And if there is any load (accel or decel), the gears should not easily disengage by pushing the lever toward neutral. Only with a "static" RPM (matched to the vehicle speed for the selected gear ratio) should the lever move in/out of gear without the clutch. You have only popped it out of gear "at low speeds"... would you say there was not much load when you did this?
Kevova's test could indicate the clutch is going out, but in my honest opinion, it's not good for the drivetrain to stall an engine by stopping in gear. I suggest you try going full throttle from 3000-4500 rpm (in 2nd or 3rd gear) and watch the tach -- this will put a good load on the clutch and you will know if it slips.
10-24-2016, 06:49 PM
#4
Team Owner
Pro Mechanic
My clutch also grabs toward the top end of the pedal travel and it works fine, no slipping under full power and very smooth engagement. I understood this "high takeup" pedal position is normal due to the self-adjusting clutch hydraulics. Someone correct me if this is wrong.
And if there is any load (accel or decel), the gears should not easily disengage by pushing the lever toward neutral. Only with a "static" RPM (matched to the vehicle speed for the selected gear ratio) should the lever move in/out of gear without the clutch. You have only popped it out of gear "at low speeds"... would you say there was not much load when you did this?
Kevova's test could indicate the clutch is going out, but in my honest opinion, it's not good for the drivetrain to stall an engine by stopping in gear. I suggest you try going full throttle from 3000-4500 rpm (in 2nd or 3rd gear) and watch the tach -- this will put a good load on the clutch and you will know if it slips.
And if there is any load (accel or decel), the gears should not easily disengage by pushing the lever toward neutral. Only with a "static" RPM (matched to the vehicle speed for the selected gear ratio) should the lever move in/out of gear without the clutch. You have only popped it out of gear "at low speeds"... would you say there was not much load when you did this?
Kevova's test could indicate the clutch is going out, but in my honest opinion, it's not good for the drivetrain to stall an engine by stopping in gear. I suggest you try going full throttle from 3000-4500 rpm (in 2nd or 3rd gear) and watch the tach -- this will put a good load on the clutch and you will know if it slips.
What he said. 