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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Capri XR-2 89-94 => Topic started by: greywolf27030 on July 05, 2019, 08:17:43 PM
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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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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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Will try backing off the adjustment nut to 1.5mm and see what happens.
Thanks, Jack Byrd
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Does anyone know the difference (other than cable/hydraulic) between the turbo and N/A clutches?
Thanks, Jack Byrd
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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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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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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.
Thanks again, Jack Byrd
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Maybe PO replaced the cable with the wrong one... too short?
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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.
Jack Byrd