Big time clutch problems...
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Bahama NC
Big time clutch problems...
Hey guys,
My '86 has worked fine since the Centerforce clutch was installed by the previous owner about 2 yrs. ago. Lately, when the clutch warms up, it sticks and won't let me put it in gear at a standstill. It also fights when shifting.
When I do get it in gear, (most of the time by shutting off the engine and then restarting) it chatters and bucks badly when moving out. Again, this is only when warm. The thing works perfectly when cold.
I've rebuilt the clutch master and slave cylinder but that seems to have no effect.
One thing that may or may not be related is a split in the small hose that runs from the back of the intake to a heater hose. When the hose failed, it sprayed the bellhousing area with coolant.
Could this have contaminated the clutch and caused the problem?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)
-Thanks!
My '86 has worked fine since the Centerforce clutch was installed by the previous owner about 2 yrs. ago. Lately, when the clutch warms up, it sticks and won't let me put it in gear at a standstill. It also fights when shifting.
When I do get it in gear, (most of the time by shutting off the engine and then restarting) it chatters and bucks badly when moving out. Again, this is only when warm. The thing works perfectly when cold.
I've rebuilt the clutch master and slave cylinder but that seems to have no effect.
One thing that may or may not be related is a split in the small hose that runs from the back of the intake to a heater hose. When the hose failed, it sprayed the bellhousing area with coolant.
Could this have contaminated the clutch and caused the problem?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)
-Thanks!
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: Big time clutch problems... (Mad Maxwell)
there is a chance that some coolant got into the bell housing... but that is a rather tight seal... and if antifreeze can get in there, so could rain water.
with that in mind... isn't there an inspection plate on the bellhousing?
if so, I would remove and check. the rear main seal could have blown sending oil in... but that would make it slip.
it sounds like the disc has failed.
with that in mind... isn't there an inspection plate on the bellhousing?
if so, I would remove and check. the rear main seal could have blown sending oil in... but that would make it slip.
it sounds like the disc has failed.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Bahama NC
Re: Big time clutch problems... (bogus)
I'm thinking rain would not be as bad as sticky antifreeze. I'll look around for any inspection holes to get a look or see if there are any places liquid could leak in.
-Evan
-Evan
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 40,156
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: Big time clutch problems... (Mad Maxwell)
my thought is that if rain could get in, then the coolant couild, too...
and I agree, the coolant is nasty stuff... I would rather not have either...
and I agree, the coolant is nasty stuff... I would rather not have either...
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