Clutch question?
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1986 Clutch question?
I have a 1986 Z51 with a 4 speed manual. A couple months ago when I was driving at highway speed and tried to pass, the rpm's revved and felt a slip and smelt a "bad smell". I have changed the 4+3 filter, oil, and tranny gear oil. When I put it in first, I let out the clutch and it barely starts moving, it does eventually come up to speed and can run through all 4 gears as long as I take it easy. Question is, before I take it to a shop, what might I expect as a problem/solution?
Last edited by JP86vette; Sep 27, 2018 at 11:30 PM. Reason: added year
Melting Slicks
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From: Greater Cincinnati Area.
I think you answered your own question: A failed clutch. Usually pretty simple.
The only real aggravating factors might be an oil leak which caused the failure, but it doesn't happen a lot.
The only real aggravating factors might be an oil leak which caused the failure, but it doesn't happen a lot.
I've had a couple clutches through their lifespan and what you described sounds very similar to the last breath of both. 
