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how do i know if it's time for new clutch

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Old 03-21-2008, 02:09 AM
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Default how do i know if it's time for new clutch

The engagement point on my cluth is pretty far out (seems to be progressively getting farther and farther out), but it still grips pretty hard. I don't notice any problematic slippage. I can still roast them in first and then grip second and continue to roast them without any slippage. I guess my concern is the engagement point seems to be pretty far out. Whats up?
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Old 03-21-2008, 02:44 AM
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Do you have an adjustable quadrant?
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Old 03-21-2008, 03:03 AM
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put in 5th gear and try to come to a stop if it will run pretty good its slipping
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Old 03-21-2008, 03:39 AM
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Also, when your clutch is slipping, sometimes your RPMs will rise and you wont actually accelerate.
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Old 03-21-2008, 03:43 AM
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Default RE: how do i know if it's time for new clutch

sometimes you can adjust your clutch and can be done every 5000 miles or so .. put your foot behind the clutch and pull it towards you till it stops then slowly push it back in .. if you hear a click it will have adjusted itself ....if not that wasnt the problem lol
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