Should I replace the clutch?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Sierra Foothills California
Should I replace the clutch?
My mn6 is at the dealer with the rear end removed. Something internal is causing the L/H seal to leak. I'm not sure yet whether they're going to repair, or replace the differential. My question is with the rear end out and on the ground how much more is involved in replacing the clutch, pressure plate etc. The rear end is covered by warranty, the clutch would be on me. Car has 41K easy miles, so it may be completely unnecessary (but prudent as I plane to keep the car for a long time).
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You're half way there but if there isn't a problem with it and you don't plan on big mods later don't worry about it.
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If the clutch doesn't have many hard launches on it and is not exhibiting any issues, I'd leave it alone.
If you are incline to swap it out, you might want to read though a couple threads that result from search on "clutch" + "vibration".
Doing that should help you understand how crucial the install procedures are (the tech) to the ontcome.
Just a thought.
Ranger
If you are incline to swap it out, you might want to read though a couple threads that result from search on "clutch" + "vibration".
Doing that should help you understand how crucial the install procedures are (the tech) to the ontcome.
Just a thought.
Ranger
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new slave cylinder is probably more worth it than new clutch...My clutch was fine when I took it out to replace the slave but I replaced the clutch while I had it apart anyways
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If you plan on Keeping the car for a while then do the clutch. I would install the Z06 clutch if you don't plan on Beating (racing) on it every weekend. Make sure they check the balance on the new clutch assembly before installing it.