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Jan 22, 2003 | 01:11 PM

Dale1990

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St. Jude Donor '15

Clutch is slipping

It started as a little slipping in 1st under hard accelleration and has worsened. I would guess it is just a worn disc, any other thoughts?

Also, what else has to be replaced to keep the car happy. Pressure plate, TO bearing, pilot bushing.... This car is basically just a spirited daily driver.

Who has the best prices for this stuff?

Thanks all! :cheers:

Dale

Jan 22, 2003 | 01:16 PM

Jeffvette

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Re: Clutch is slipping (Professor)

Best price I have found has been Kurt White.

I'm sure he can get you the L98 style for roughly the same if not less.
http://www.whiteracingproducts.com/clutches___flywheels

[Modified by Jeffvette, 10:16 AM 1/22/2003]

Jan 22, 2003 | 02:04 PM

Dale1990

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St. Jude Donor '15

I forgot to mention this is for my 90 Vert.

Jan 23, 2003 | 12:50 PM

TealBlueEyes

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Re: Clutch is slipping (Professor)

Well, I can't answer your queston. BUT, I was wondering how many miles you got out of her on the present (original?) clutch.

Jim

Jan 23, 2003 | 09:50 PM

Dale1990

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Re: Clutch is slipping (TealBlueEyes)

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Well, I can't answer your queston. BUT, I was wondering how many miles you got out of her on the present (original?) clutch.

Jim

Unfortunately, I am the third owner and have no idea if it has been replaced before. I would doubt it but one never knows. If it means anything the car has 115K on it.

Any other ideas as to where to get the clutch kit for as low cost as possible? I emailed the company noted above as to whether or not they have kits for L98s and they have yet to respond.

Thanks all!

Jan 23, 2003 | 10:58 PM

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Re: Clutch is slipping (Professor)

Got all my clutch related stuff from my local NAPA. Same as OEM.

Jan 24, 2003 | 05:27 PM

sraft

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Re: Clutch is slipping (Mr Mojo)

You should replace the pressure plate, throwout bearing and pilot bushing along with the clutch.

Pray that the flywheel is OK. According to GM, the dual mass flywheel shouldn't be resurfaced, it has to be replaced. It's ~$900. :eek: I'm still recovering from that repair bill. :cry

Jan 24, 2003 | 09:03 PM

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Re: Clutch is slipping (Professor)

Besides the clutch plate, pressure plate and throwout bearing it is a relatively minor add on to replace the rear main seal. At 115k it would be a good idea.

Sounds like the stock clutch will work for you again. Try Jeff Kopp, parts@superchevyperformance.com

I just got my McLeod clutch delivered today from Chris at SpeedDemonMotorsports.