Clutch Problems. Need help.
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Racer
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From: Apopka Florida
Clutch Problems. Need help.
I just bought the car recently and am not sure when the clutch was replaced if at all. The car has 97k. Well the clutch feels fine except for engaging somewhat high on the pedal but it has been slipping up top in the rpms. It grabs and does not slip at all down low. I doesn't start slipping till high in the rpm range and more signifcantly around the tops of 3rd and 4th. Around 5500-6300 the clutch starts slipping and the rpms float. I can faintly smell clutch when whinding out 4th. Does anyone know what the problem is? Maybe slave cylinder? I don't know too much about clutches. 
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Originally Posted by froggy47
I'm not positive, but that does seem like the classic case of a worn out clutch.
Check for oil leaks before you install a new clutch. Oil will shorten the life of a clutch.
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Racer
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Originally Posted by Strick
Check for oil leaks before you install a new clutch. Oil will shorten the life of a clutch.Corvette Stories
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From: Cicero, IN "Change is inevitable, except from vending machines"
Just a sanity check... I remember reading a thread a while back from someone who stated the clutch on Vets letting out at the top of the pedal was good. The farther down it let out meant it was wearing.
I have 49K on my 90 and it let's out near the top of the pedal, but I have noticed no slipping. Just curious what's correct.
I have 49K on my 90 and it let's out near the top of the pedal, but I have noticed no slipping. Just curious what's correct.
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Originally Posted by 96Eric
So, It's possible that oil is leaking onto the clutch? Is this common?
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From: Hot Springs Ar
Originally Posted by music_man
Just a sanity check... I remember reading a thread a while back from someone who stated the clutch on Vets letting out at the top of the pedal was good. The farther down it let out meant it was wearing.
I have 49K on my 90 and it let's out near the top of the pedal, but I have noticed no slipping. Just curious what's correct.
I have 49K on my 90 and it let's out near the top of the pedal, but I have noticed no slipping. Just curious what's correct.
You heard correctly
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Racer
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Any recommendations on replacing the clutch? brand? Iv'e heard that the flywheel has to replaced when replacing the clutch. Just browsing around I was looking at the fidanza clutch kits with aluminum flywheels... but I can't justify $1000 on a flywheel alone. Any suggestions?
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From: What do I know anyway? I'm just a 50 year old No0b
You should be able to find lots of information about this by doing a search. This has been discussed in just the past couple of days. The overwhelming consensus is to buy a stock replacement.
