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Author Topic: Clutch engagement  (Read 12695 times)

greywolf27030

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Clutch engagement
« on: July 05, 2019, 08:17:43 PM »

I was going to adjust my clutch because it engages at the very bottom of travel.  To my surprise the cable was adjusted up tight to the arm.  When I checked the pedal, there is no freeplay.  So no freeplay and bottom release and no adjustment in the cable.  The PO said the clutch is a recent replacement.  Did they install the wrong clutch?  I haven't noticed any slippage although when it sits there is some chattering suggesting a leaking rear seal.  Any ideas?

Thanks, Jack Byrd
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Re: Clutch engagement
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2019, 09:49:13 PM »

It sounds like it is not properly adjusted, putting pressure on the throwout bearing the whole time. This will cause premature failure of the TOB.
Try backing off the adjustment a bit and see how it reacts?

Leaking rear seal should not really have a correlation with chattering, you'd notice engine oil leaking from the bottom of the bell housing and possibly a slipping clutch as the friction material becomes contaminated with oil
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greywolf27030

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Re: Clutch engagement
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2019, 10:01:18 AM »

Will try backing off the adjustment nut to 1.5mm and see what happens.

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Re: Clutch engagement
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2019, 09:27:37 AM »

Does anyone know the difference (other than cable/hydraulic) between the turbo and N/A clutches?


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Re: Clutch engagement
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2019, 09:30:23 PM »

Good question Jack. I know Exedy has two different part numbers for their clutch kits, but not sure of the difference in the specs.
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Re: Clutch engagement
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2019, 09:44:55 PM »

I looked up the Exedy specs. Clutch disc is slightly larger as well as shaft diameter on turbo.  Also more spline teeth.
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Re: Clutch engagement
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2019, 08:36:02 AM »

Thanks John, I guess that means an N/A clutch couldn't be the problem.  It's s PITA because if it wears any, it won't disengage.  There is no freeplay and it releases about an inch from the bottom.  I have to be careful when changing gears to be sure the pedal is on the floor when changing gears.to prevent crashing.

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Re: Clutch engagement
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2019, 08:01:00 PM »

Maybe PO replaced the cable with the wrong one... too short?
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greywolf27030

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Re: Clutch engagement
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2019, 12:27:27 PM »

Maybe PO replaced the cable with the wrong one... too short?

It can, but I haven't taken the time to back it off as Matt suggested.  Hopefully will be able to soon.

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