Clutch problem ???
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Orange County CA
Clutch problem ???
Hey Guys,
I'll try to be as clear as I can maybe one or two of you willl be able to explain to me what happened. Sat. morning I met up with some friends. I had to drive about 7-8miles to the meeting spot. I drove slowly 2500rpm's no more car was warmed up. I got there first. I decided that I wanted to do a burnout. So, I revved the engine to 3.5k-4krpm's pushed the clutch in, put it in 1st, and let her rip. Here is where my problem starts. Nothing happened I was standing still and the engine revs continued to climb. I immediately pushed the clutch back in and let off the gas pedal. I found the clutch stuck on the floor. The pedal had come back up. I let the revs drop put it in 1st and parked. I got out and noticed a burning smell. The good news is that the car drove fine after the incident. What happened? How bad? What do I do so it never happens again? Thank you all in advance.
I'll try to be as clear as I can maybe one or two of you willl be able to explain to me what happened. Sat. morning I met up with some friends. I had to drive about 7-8miles to the meeting spot. I drove slowly 2500rpm's no more car was warmed up. I got there first. I decided that I wanted to do a burnout. So, I revved the engine to 3.5k-4krpm's pushed the clutch in, put it in 1st, and let her rip. Here is where my problem starts. Nothing happened I was standing still and the engine revs continued to climb. I immediately pushed the clutch back in and let off the gas pedal. I found the clutch stuck on the floor. The pedal had come back up. I let the revs drop put it in 1st and parked. I got out and noticed a burning smell. The good news is that the car drove fine after the incident. What happened? How bad? What do I do so it never happens again? Thank you all in advance.
Race Director
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From: Franklin, Tennessee NCM Life Member #1631
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I'm no expert but, I would read the message in the link provided. This may be your problem. Hope it helps. http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/q....php?qstId=562
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
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From: Lubbock Texas
My 2006 Z51 did the same thing and guess what they found? Hey! It did not fall within the number range for replacement!! I replaced it anyway and the mechanic said afterward I should have gone with a heavier aftermaket clutch. Pisses me off GM won't recognize it is a problem in all the cars.
I still love my car though.
I still love my car though.
