You should be fine.
Transmission Slip
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From: Getzville NY
Transmission Slip
The fun never stops!!! After replacing my radiator and thinking I was back in good running order for the last weeks of summer I have started to notice a pretty substantial slip in my transmission.
When I accelerate in 1st gear I am taching 3500 rpms as I move forward and the transmission really grabs. It has a feeling as though I am only releasing the clutch part way. I am noticing in the other gears that I no longer have any "punch". The slipping is probably less noticable since I am at speed.
I have a 4 speed manual. The problem seems to be getting worse, as it takes more and more acceleration to get the car moving. I have about 1 and half to 2 inches of play in the clutch pedal before I feel the pressure of engaging the clutch.
My question is, and I think I know the answer, do I need to replace the clutch? and if so, is dropping the transmission crazy difficult considering I will have to use Jack stands to prop up the car.
Thanks in advace.
When I accelerate in 1st gear I am taching 3500 rpms as I move forward and the transmission really grabs. It has a feeling as though I am only releasing the clutch part way. I am noticing in the other gears that I no longer have any "punch". The slipping is probably less noticable since I am at speed. I have a 4 speed manual. The problem seems to be getting worse, as it takes more and more acceleration to get the car moving. I have about 1 and half to 2 inches of play in the clutch pedal before I feel the pressure of engaging the clutch.
My question is, and I think I know the answer, do I need to replace the clutch? and if so, is dropping the transmission crazy difficult considering I will have to use Jack stands to prop up the car.
Thanks in advace.
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Yes, the clutch is toast. Get the vette up as high as you can on 4 jackstands. Buy a good clutch kit, inspect the fork, ball stud, etc. for wear. Don't forget to replace the pilot bushing and surface the flywheel... 
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From: Getzville NY
Originally Posted by big_G
Yes, the clutch is toast. Get the vette up as high as you can on 4 jackstands. Buy a good clutch kit, inspect the fork, ball stud, etc. for wear. Don't forget to replace the pilot bushing and surface the flywheel...
Burning Brakes
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From: THE OLDER I GET THE BETTER I WAS! NORTHERN ONTARIO
Originally Posted by theesir
I want to do this myself, but can anyone give me a guess as to what it would cost to have a tranny shop do this instead?
but it may be worth to note the condition of the rear main seal before you change your clutch to make sure it's not leaking... leaking seal will ruin the new clutch.
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From: Getzville NY
Originally Posted by big_G
Yes, the clutch is toast. Get the vette up as high as you can on 4 jackstands. Buy a good clutch kit, inspect the fork, ball stud, etc. for wear. Don't forget to replace the pilot bushing and surface the flywheel...
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Drifting
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From: Ontario
Originally Posted by theesir
Is this a project that a person with relatively limited experience, (but no fear of asking questions) should be able to undertake???
Pay the $$$ if you haven't done anything like this before and want it done soon so you can enjoy the summer weather. Or wait until winter so you are not rushed, there's nothing worse than rushing an important job.
My clutch was slipping really bad and now that I have a new clutch its like a completely different car!
Last edited by Boofers; Aug 16, 2005 at 01:04 PM.
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From: Getzville NY
Originally Posted by Boofers
It is do-able; I am no mechanic and I replaced my clutch. It was not a simple job for me but I did it during the winter so time was a luxury I had a lot of. It took me a month but I was able to go at my own pace and I did a lot of other stuff too. I claned everything, I had the flywheel resurfaced and while the tranny was out I had it rebuilt (2 bearings replaced and new seal kit to stop the leaks it had).
Pay the $$$ if you haven't done anything like this before and want it done soon so you can enjoy the summer weather. Or wait until winter so you are not rushed, there's nothing worse than rushing an important job.
My clutch was slipping really bad and now that I have a new clutch its like a completely different car!
Pay the $$$ if you haven't done anything like this before and want it done soon so you can enjoy the summer weather. Or wait until winter so you are not rushed, there's nothing worse than rushing an important job.
My clutch was slipping really bad and now that I have a new clutch its like a completely different car!
Instructor
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From: St Paul MN
Ram clutch
Originally Posted by Boofers
It is do-able; I am no mechanic and I replaced my clutch. It was not a simple job for me but I did it during the winter so time was a luxury I had a lot of. It took me a month but I was able to go at my own pace and I did a lot of other stuff too. I cleaned everything, I had the flywheel resurfaced and while the tranny was out I had it rebuilt (2 bearings replaced and new seal kit to stop the leaks it had).
Pay the $$$ if you haven't done anything like this before and want it done soon so you can enjoy the summer weather. Or wait until winter so you are not rushed, there's nothing worse than rushing an important job.
My clutch was slipping really bad and now that I have a new clutch its like a completely different car!
Pay the $$$ if you haven't done anything like this before and want it done soon so you can enjoy the summer weather. Or wait until winter so you are not rushed, there's nothing worse than rushing an important job.
My clutch was slipping really bad and now that I have a new clutch its like a completely different car!
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Ontario
Originally Posted by crazydalys
Is that a RAM clutch? I just put a RAM clutch in my car, but haven't had a chance to drive it yet.
