I Think I've Burned Up My Clutch
12-22-2008, 07:58 PM
#21
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well your friends an idiot on fox mustangs, :P they use a cable operated system, not a hydraulic power assisted system, and you woulndt be able to put it in gear since you need to control the friction zone, if your in gear and the car doesnt move without stalling, you're not in gear, sounds like a snapped clutch cable
12-22-2008, 08:01 PM
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Here is what you need if you plan on racing the car. I highly recommend the steel flywheel and blowproof belloushing. At high rpms you clutch or flywheel ca explode. Some people have lost their toes plus their car was cut in half.
clutch http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail
Flywheel -http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.
Flywheel bolts-http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a
Pressure Plate bolts-http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a
Bellhousing-http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&
Rear main seal-http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FPP-
Alignment dowles- http://www.robbmcperformance.com/products/dowels.html
clutch http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail
Flywheel -http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.
Flywheel bolts-http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a
Pressure Plate bolts-http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a
Bellhousing-http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&
Rear main seal-http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FPP-
Alignment dowles- http://www.robbmcperformance.com/products/dowels.html
12-22-2008, 08:02 PM
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I didn't get home until after dark, and I can't find a damn flashlight anywhere. I was able to check for oil/fluid leaks under the car and, to my delight, there are none.
However, for every bit of good news comes bad news. I went to go do my road test, but the clutch is 100% non-responsive. I put her into reverse, released the clutch pedal and gave her gas - Nothing happens. The engine revs up the RPM's, but there is no movement of the vehicle what-so-ever. I tried several times just to make sure I had it in gear, and I do. I can feel it "lock" into place. But there is absolutely no response from the clutch.
I called everyone that's ever said they knew anything about cars. One of my buddies told me that it sounded like I lost all my hydraulic fluid, and that's why the clutch is not engaging, because there's nothing to put pressure against the plates? He also said that's where all that smoke came from, is the burning of the hydraulic fluid? Is this a possibilty? If so, where would I even check the hydraulic fluid level at? Is this the same resevoire as the brake fluid?
I have no idea, and I can't try FivePointOhh's suggestions for inspection until I find a friggin' flashlight.
Please advise...
However, for every bit of good news comes bad news. I went to go do my road test, but the clutch is 100% non-responsive. I put her into reverse, released the clutch pedal and gave her gas - Nothing happens. The engine revs up the RPM's, but there is no movement of the vehicle what-so-ever. I tried several times just to make sure I had it in gear, and I do. I can feel it "lock" into place. But there is absolutely no response from the clutch.
I called everyone that's ever said they knew anything about cars. One of my buddies told me that it sounded like I lost all my hydraulic fluid, and that's why the clutch is not engaging, because there's nothing to put pressure against the plates? He also said that's where all that smoke came from, is the burning of the hydraulic fluid? Is this a possibilty? If so, where would I even check the hydraulic fluid level at? Is this the same resevoire as the brake fluid?
I have no idea, and I can't try FivePointOhh's suggestions for inspection until I find a friggin' flashlight.
Please advise...
12-22-2008, 08:05 PM
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well your friends an idiot on fox mustangs, :P they use a cable operated system, not a hydraulic power assisted system, and you woulndt be able to put it in gear since you need to control the friction zone, if your in gear and the car doesnt move without stalling, you're not in gear, sounds like a snapped clutch cable
12-22-2008, 08:12 PM
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12-22-2008, 08:22 PM
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Okay...I'm throwing out that guy's advice about the hydraulic assist. I wonder if he thought I was refering to a S197? No idea...in any case, that option is right out.
Update: I did just get the car into gear and she did move, albiet VERY slowly at high RPM's. Reverse is nearly perfect, but then again, I don't try to break traction while moving in the wrong direction - Just enough to get her rolling. First gear is still giving me the trouble, but no smoke or fireworks. I'll road test her tomorrow, all the way to the mechanic. It looks like I will be replacing the clutch assembly and possibly the flywheel, at this point. I want to wait until I've checked all the things FivePointOhh mentioned in his previous post before I jump to the conclusion that I absolutely must dump hundreds into the repairs.
Well, I'm off for dinner. I'll check back on the thread later, and I'll give any updates tomorrow. Good thing you guys are here, or I'd be spitting fire and tearing off heads. Burninating the countryside.
Update: I did just get the car into gear and she did move, albiet VERY slowly at high RPM's. Reverse is nearly perfect, but then again, I don't try to break traction while moving in the wrong direction - Just enough to get her rolling. First gear is still giving me the trouble, but no smoke or fireworks. I'll road test her tomorrow, all the way to the mechanic. It looks like I will be replacing the clutch assembly and possibly the flywheel, at this point. I want to wait until I've checked all the things FivePointOhh mentioned in his previous post before I jump to the conclusion that I absolutely must dump hundreds into the repairs.
Well, I'm off for dinner. I'll check back on the thread later, and I'll give any updates tomorrow. Good thing you guys are here, or I'd be spitting fire and tearing off heads. Burninating the countryside.
12-22-2008, 09:55 PM
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Story so far: Wouldn't move after work, but would shift into gear. Went out later and pulled up on the clutch pedal. Started her up and got her to move.
That's about the short of it. Oh, and when I pressed on the clutch pedal with my foot, after lifting it to click with my hand, it made a reasonably loud popping noise. I'd say at least twice as loud as the click it made when I pulled it with my hand. Hope that helps. =)
12-22-2008, 10:19 PM
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Oh! I sure did! And that was the last time I went out to try to get the car to move. When I pulled it back, I did hear a very distinct click. Then I pressed on the clutch to start the vehicle and heard a click twice as loud. That's when I was able to get the car moving! Gah! I'm such a ditz, I forgot completely about that!
Story so far: Wouldn't move after work, but would shift into gear. Went out later and pulled up on the clutch pedal. Started her up and got her to move.
That's about the short of it. Oh, and when I pressed on the clutch pedal with my foot, after lifting it to click with my hand, it made a reasonably loud popping noise. I'd say at least twice as loud as the click it made when I pulled it with my hand. Hope that helps. =)
Story so far: Wouldn't move after work, but would shift into gear. Went out later and pulled up on the clutch pedal. Started her up and got her to move.
That's about the short of it. Oh, and when I pressed on the clutch pedal with my foot, after lifting it to click with my hand, it made a reasonably loud popping noise. I'd say at least twice as loud as the click it made when I pulled it with my hand. Hope that helps. =)