1200 miles on clutch and slipping...
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1200 miles on clutch and slipping...
I had a new ACT heavy duty clutch installed 1200 miles ago and it is slipping. I have made about 25 passes at the track. The car is making about 315 rwhp and just under 300 ft lbs of torque. Is it possible that I could have screwed up my clutch this fast or should I be pissed at my mechanic?
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A clutch needs atleast 200 city miles for break in and then easy on the highway. You also need the flywheel resurfaced as stated above.
A PROPER break in means everything.
A PROPER break in means everything.
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Originally posted by fastrx7man
The flywheel was resurfaced. What responsiblity do you think my mechanic should have? I spent $900 on the clutch and I am not excited about doing that again 3 months later
The flywheel was resurfaced. What responsiblity do you think my mechanic should have? I spent $900 on the clutch and I am not excited about doing that again 3 months later
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Did you have him replace the rear main seal as well? Could the seal have gone, and now you're getting oil on your clutch? Unless you totally abused the clutch on your launches, that sounds a little premature to be slipping all on its own.
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You may also have a cracked or damaged clutch release fork. You could remove the inspection plate on the trans and check for fluid contamination, and the clutch fork & throw-out at the same time.
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Originally posted by NewbernD
Did you have him replace the rear main seal as well? Could the seal have gone, and now you're getting oil on your clutch? Unless you totally abused the clutch on your launches, that sounds a little premature to be slipping all on its own.
Did you have him replace the rear main seal as well? Could the seal have gone, and now you're getting oil on your clutch? Unless you totally abused the clutch on your launches, that sounds a little premature to be slipping all on its own.
The $900 included everything.
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