Clutch Spring broken
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Le Mans Master
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From: Houston Texas
Clutch Spring broken
Anyone ever had their clutch spring actually break? Apparently it happened to me yesterday. Got underneath to check it out today and the spring is definitely in two pieces. I've read that it is still ok to drive, so what is the purpose of this spring. Anyone know how much a new one costs?
Race Director
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
Had it happen on our Z06 - took it to the dealer, & they removed it & ordered the new part. I couldn't tell the difference with the spring removed, so I never did go back to get the new one installed.
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From: Washington, Illinois
Originally Posted by dbirdz06
I've read that it is still ok to drive, so what is the purpose of this spring.
Team Owner
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From: salem OR
Have seen this posted before and I let my extended warranty,replace it
and found that the pedal will be lazy and not go up completely
to the top, with the proper pressure without it. YOU FOR SURE want
that spring replaced.Carefully sit and feel your clutch pedal for a few minutes Now that it's off. Then Do it when it's replaced that should convice anyone.There's doubters on here and they are WRONG. Could cause wear with-out it. A clutch can be ruined
by Just laying a foot slightly on the pedal when driving over time.
The clutch sticking down on SOME c-5's Is another problem. and has nothing to do with that spring. That spring really needs to be there.
Going to be some posting to say to forget that
frignn spring. Get it replaced
and found that the pedal will be lazy and not go up completely
to the top, with the proper pressure without it. YOU FOR SURE want
that spring replaced.Carefully sit and feel your clutch pedal for a few minutes Now that it's off. Then Do it when it's replaced that should convice anyone.There's doubters on here and they are WRONG. Could cause wear with-out it. A clutch can be ruined
by Just laying a foot slightly on the pedal when driving over time.
The clutch sticking down on SOME c-5's Is another problem. and has nothing to do with that spring. That spring really needs to be there.
Going to be some posting to say to forget thatfrignn spring. Get it replaced
Last edited by 3 Z06ZR1; Feb 11, 2006 at 02:49 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
I have an extra one. Im near Austin. If Id seen this post today, I would have brought it with me when I picked up my new to me vert in Houston. PM me your addy and I will send it to you.
