Clutch Life
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From: Cupertino ca
Clutch Life
my LT4 has 78,500 miles on it.. im assuming it has the stock clutch, my driving isnt abusive im very nice to my clutch! my question is how much life can one expect out of it? With removal of the inspection plate how can i tell if its in good condition?
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: somewhere between heaven and hell WI
Re: Clutch Life (CaliforniaVette)
Won't last long if i drive it :lol:
They way you can tell is while driving it.
As you release the clutch get a feel where it engages. If its near the floor where it engages it still good. As it get higher, that means its wearing out. When the trans engages near the top of the pedal travel then it is worn.
Now on my 89 Silverado Z-71, it has been near the top since I bought it with 155,000 miles on it 5 years ago. It now has 181,000 miles and it still is in the same spot.
When it starts to slip after you let off the pedal, RPMs go up but car is not accelerating, then its time to replace. But, by then its almost gone and needs to be done soon.
:steering:
They way you can tell is while driving it.
As you release the clutch get a feel where it engages. If its near the floor where it engages it still good. As it get higher, that means its wearing out. When the trans engages near the top of the pedal travel then it is worn.
Now on my 89 Silverado Z-71, it has been near the top since I bought it with 155,000 miles on it 5 years ago. It now has 181,000 miles and it still is in the same spot.
When it starts to slip after you let off the pedal, RPMs go up but car is not accelerating, then its time to replace. But, by then its almost gone and needs to be done soon.
:steering:
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 11,672
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Re: Clutch Life (ffvetteman)
Won't last long if i drive it :lol:
They way you can tell is while driving it.
As you release the clutch get a feel where it engages. If its near the floor where it engages it still good. As it get higher, that means its wearing out. When the trans engages near the top of the pedal travel then it is worn.
Now on my 89 Silverado Z-71, it has been near the top since I bought it with 155,000 miles on it 5 years ago. It now has 181,000 miles and it still is in the same spot.
When it starts to slip after you let off the pedal, RPMs go up but car is not accelerating, then its time to replace. But, by then its almost gone and needs to be done soon.
:steering:
They way you can tell is while driving it.
As you release the clutch get a feel where it engages. If its near the floor where it engages it still good. As it get higher, that means its wearing out. When the trans engages near the top of the pedal travel then it is worn.
Now on my 89 Silverado Z-71, it has been near the top since I bought it with 155,000 miles on it 5 years ago. It now has 181,000 miles and it still is in the same spot.
When it starts to slip after you let off the pedal, RPMs go up but car is not accelerating, then its time to replace. But, by then its almost gone and needs to be done soon.
:steering:
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Re: Clutch Life (CaliforniaVette)
My 87 4+3 had 177k miles on it when the OD went legs up. Since the transmission had to come out I had the clutch replaced. There was nothing wrong with the clutch. Treat your clutch nice and it will treat you nice. :D
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Seattle Area WA
Re: Clutch Life (ffvetteman)
When it starts to slip after you let off the pedal, RPMs go up but car is not accelerating, then its time to replace. But, by then its almost gone and needs to be done soon.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Northern California
Re: Clutch Life (jfb)
My 87 4+3 had 177k miles on it when the OD went legs up. Since the transmission had to come out I had the clutch replaced. There was nothing wrong with the clutch. Treat your clutch nice and it will treat you nice. :D
But you make a good point .... the clutch can go in just 10K miles or last 100K on the very same car, it's all in the way it's driven.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 5,270
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From: Seattle Area WA
Re: Clutch Life (SharkInShark)
Thats why I replaced mine myself with one with a lifetime warranty from Shucks. Heh heh, if I decide to drive like a beast the worst that can happen is a weekend on my back. 150$ Ain't a bad price for unlimited clutch!
