Clutch Problems after storage
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Clutch Problems after storage
So my car has been in storage for about two years, when I pulled it out the other day the clutch pedal wasn't responding wouldn't go to the floor but it also wouldn't release I had to start the car by pushing on the pressure switch. I tried to bleed the line didn't work, then I pulled the slave cylinder and it wouldn't respond so is it the master cylinder? Also the tried to move the release fork and it wouldn't budge should it move freely with the through out bearing?
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So it sounds like you have two problems.
1. Clutch Hydraulics are not building up pressure
2. Your clutch Pedal is not extending far enough to hit the switch
It is possible that your fluid got old and nasty so a complete change may fix it, if not you will have to replace the master and slave, and might as well get a fancy stainless steel line to connect it while you are at it.
As far as the clutch not going far enough to engage the switch, after you pull the master cylinder check again, if it still does not go far enough check for something binding the pedal so it wont retract all the way.
1. Clutch Hydraulics are not building up pressure
2. Your clutch Pedal is not extending far enough to hit the switch
It is possible that your fluid got old and nasty so a complete change may fix it, if not you will have to replace the master and slave, and might as well get a fancy stainless steel line to connect it while you are at it.
As far as the clutch not going far enough to engage the switch, after you pull the master cylinder check again, if it still does not go far enough check for something binding the pedal so it wont retract all the way.
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depends if you're looking for stock power levels, or that amount of power you plan on making. Stock replacement: Exedy or clutchmaster. Plan on upgrading: go ACT or Centerforce.
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i know this is a little away from the main question, but if you are even considering making power upgrades(which most of us do) then definately upgrade the clutch now. i had changed my clutch with a stock replacement and then supercharged the car 6 months later (of course i didnt PLAN on the s/c at first) and it took little time for me to realise that the clutch was near worth less if i gave the car any kind of hard accelaration. and its definately a bitch to change, so do it once!!!
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I plan on running the car in a 2500 mile road rally called Targa Newfoundland. Its a time distance type rally so more power isn't always a good thing the cars that win are the ones that finish so I need it to be reliable more than anything.
http://www.targanewfoundland.com/
http://www.targanewfoundland.com/
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Reliable and obviously not too hard on the leg. I like the centerforce dualfriction, it has a lighter release action then many other aftermarket clutches, yet increases clamp load as RPM's rise. If you don't ever plan on increasing horsepower by any more then 50 hp, a good stock replacement would be fine.
Just realized you were from Newfoundland, cheers to a canuck!
Just realized you were from Newfoundland, cheers to a canuck!
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in a 2500 mile road rally I'd take light feeling over a numb left leg. To each their own. the DF was designed for a specific purpose, and if it doesn't suit someone's, they shouldn't buy it.