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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Thanks for the help guys. It is going back to the shop who originally replaced the clutch.
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Gary at Austin Corvette says he has seen this before on these models and is probably the fork bending. If this is the case, are replacements available? Since I have an aftermarket pressure plate, probably with higher spring tension, would it make sense to have the fork reinforced?
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Gary at Austin Corvette says he has seen this before on these models and is probably the fork bending. If this is the case, are replacements available? Since I have an aftermarket pressure plate, probably with higher spring tension, would it make sense to have the fork reinforced?
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http://www.powertorquesystems.com/Co...CorvetteCF.htm
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 01:11 PM
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Awesome.. Thanks..
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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Do they already have it apart? Is it confirmed that the clutch fork is bent? Or is it just speculation at this point? I am interested to see what it is going on.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Still speculative. They are tearing it apart on April 8th.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Looks like TorchTarga94 gets the prize. The pivot stud was loose and the adjustment was compromised causing some metal to metal contact. The clutch fork was not bent.

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Glad you got it figured out!
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:13 PM
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Thanks for everyone's help..
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Did you get it all back together? Everything good?
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Yes and it was an expensive repair. Corvette Austin would not warranty it.
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