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Old 04-15-2007, 08:17 PM
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do you think it's critical if a don't have any clutch fork cover under my car ..

1989 5.0 lx coupe

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Old 04-15-2007, 08:20 PM
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do you mean the inspection cover. you will get water and dirt in there, and thats not cool. if that is the part your talking about.
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Old 04-15-2007, 08:24 PM
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yes it that .. it goes on the clutch cable .. do you think it can cause problem if it doing 2 month I loose it
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Old 04-15-2007, 10:56 PM
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I suppose you could get some crud in there so you should replace it, junkyard or maybe check a tranny shop...
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Old 04-15-2007, 11:21 PM
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Not good. could get the clutch wet and ruin it. why are you leaving it off?
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Old 04-15-2007, 11:24 PM
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If you dont drive in the rain or in adverse conditions it wont hurt. The block plate would be a whole nother story if you didnt have that.
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Old 04-16-2007, 10:57 PM
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do you think I can find that part at the dealer ...
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Old 04-16-2007, 11:46 PM
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dont worry about it.

My McLeod bell doesnt have one and it works fine.
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:26 AM
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You might be able to get one froma dealer. 5.0 Resto has them.
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:28 AM
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ive had mine bare for over a yr no problems
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