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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Question is my clutch going out???

first off i have a 88 convertible and only on 2nd, 3rd and 5th gear it will just rev high and not engage until i let my foot off the gas a little then it will lock in, but that only works with 2nd and 3rd. as for 5th gear on the freeway it just revs high and keeps revving high when i try to go a little faster. I just want to get a second opinion on this so if you could tell me what you think that will be great. thank you
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Yep, sounds like it's slipping.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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yup its going better get that replaced =D
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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dang that sucks...
thanks for the reply
how long do you think i got till it'll completely give? it kind of started happing more last week
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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if you are easy with it and dont play around, it will last a few weeks
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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ok cool i will be sure to try and make last as long as it can... thanks for the advice
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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The longer you make it last, the more damage will be done to your flywheel. It's going to need to be resurfaced either way but if you overheat it with excessive slipping, it may begin to crack.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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oh... dang that won't be good...any ideas where i can a good clutch for a decent price?
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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oh... dang that won't be good...any ideas where i can a good clutch for a decent price?
Here are some places to look at.

mazdatrix:
http://www.mazdatrix.com/flyclutc.htm

racing beat:
http://www.racingbeat.com/FRmazda2.htm

rx7.com:
http://www.rx7.com/store/rx7/fcdrivetrain_clutch.html

summit racing:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...7/?Ns=Rank|Asc

that should get you started
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 02:54 AM
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awesome thank you for the help, appreciate it
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Any auto parts store will have a clutch. For an 88 'Vert, there's no reason to go with an upgraded unit.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
Any auto parts store will have a clutch. For an 88 'Vert, there's no reason to go with an upgraded unit.
true.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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ok thanks i will look into it
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