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May 4, 2002 | 03:42 AM

7thHeaven

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For FD Owners with Stock Clutch

Hi all,

I test drove a 94 Touring with approx. 34,000 miles today and the clutch seems really soft. Is this normal?

May 4, 2002 | 03:47 AM

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The clutch on my 94 is soft too.

May 4, 2002 | 03:48 AM

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My clutch has about 48k kms and its a bit soft..

May 4, 2002 | 04:18 AM

7thHeaven

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Thanks....the ride just seem to smooth for a 94. Anyways, I am so looking forward to treating "her" right!

Cheers

May 4, 2002 | 05:29 AM

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Yes every Rex with a stock clutch that I have ever driven felt soft. Mine is going out right now.It started slipping 2 days ago.My car just crossed 60k on original motor.

May 4, 2002 | 09:16 AM

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If by smooth you mean that it has a gentle engagement,
that it's not a bear trap clutch with an abrupt engagement, yeah, that's normal. It doesn't mean it's going to start slipping or anything. You can test for slippage by driving up a hill in a high gear at relatively low rpm's. If the revs start to rise but the car doesn't go any faster, your clutch is slipping.