When to replace the clutch?
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When to replace the clutch?
I have an '04 with 78K. I've noticed my clutch engagement point seems to be getting higher and higher. Also, when starting the car the first time, it moves about a foot when engaging in neutral. Time for a new clutch? What are the telltale signs of a clutch on the way out?
Also, what can I expect to pay for a stock replacement clutch job?
Is there a better aftermarket clutch than Nissan's?
Thanks for any advice.
KennyG.
Also, what can I expect to pay for a stock replacement clutch job?
Is there a better aftermarket clutch than Nissan's?
Thanks for any advice.
KennyG.
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Watch one of those "How stuff works" videos, and see how the clutch grabs the flywheel. The clutch has to grab a spinning flywheel, and turn the remainder of the drive train.
Drive 60 MPH.
Accelerate.
Does the engine RPM increase and the car accelerates?
Does the engine RPM increase, but vehicle speed does not? Probably time for a new clutch.
Drive 60 MPH.
Accelerate.
Does the engine RPM increase and the car accelerates?
Does the engine RPM increase, but vehicle speed does not? Probably time for a new clutch.
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Watch one of those "How stuff works" videos, and see how the clutch grabs the flywheel. The clutch has to grab a spinning flywheel, and turn the remainder of the drive train.
Drive 60 MPH.
Accelerate.
Does the engine RPM increase and the car accelerates?
Does the engine RPM increase, but vehicle speed does not? Probably time for a new clutch.
Drive 60 MPH.
Accelerate.
Does the engine RPM increase and the car accelerates?
Does the engine RPM increase, but vehicle speed does not? Probably time for a new clutch.
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If its slips under power its time for a new clutch. Changing engagement points are also a sign of a master or slave cylinder on its way out.
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Watch one of those "How stuff works" videos, and see how the clutch grabs the flywheel. The clutch has to grab a spinning flywheel, and turn the remainder of the drive train.
Drive 60 MPH.
Accelerate.
Does the engine RPM increase and the car accelerates?
Does the engine RPM increase, but vehicle speed does not? Probably time for a new clutch.
Drive 60 MPH.
Accelerate.
Does the engine RPM increase and the car accelerates?
Does the engine RPM increase, but vehicle speed does not? Probably time for a new clutch.
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[QUOTE=Nismo1182;6622484]If its slips under power its time for a new clutch. Changing engagement points are also a sign of a master or slave cylinder on its way out.
+1 next time your on the road at cruising speed 40-45 drop into what is it 3rd to get about 3rpm.. then mash the gas and if you feel like your car just acts saggy or revs then accelerates the clutch is bad. it should be if your driving at like 3-4 rpm and just kit the gas over and over again the car should buck everytime you hit the gas.
and if the clutch gets higher and higher masterslave is probally in order i had to replace my clutch and MS cylinder. (wife was a first time manual driver)
+1 next time your on the road at cruising speed 40-45 drop into what is it 3rd to get about 3rpm.. then mash the gas and if you feel like your car just acts saggy or revs then accelerates the clutch is bad. it should be if your driving at like 3-4 rpm and just kit the gas over and over again the car should buck everytime you hit the gas.
and if the clutch gets higher and higher masterslave is probally in order i had to replace my clutch and MS cylinder. (wife was a first time manual driver)
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Changing engagement points are not the master and slave cylindar. I replaced mine thinking the same thing and it turned out the pressure plate teeth in the middle were bending.
OP, the clutch disk is i recall like ... 100 or 180 bucks. Pressure plates i dont think are too expenive either.
If its slips under power its time for a new clutch. Changing engagement points are also a sign of a master or slave cylinder on its way out.
+1 next time your on the road at cruising speed 40-45 drop into what is it 3rd to get about 3rpm.. then mash the gas and if you feel like your car just acts saggy or revs then accelerates the clutch is bad. it should be if your driving at like 3-4 rpm and just kit the gas over and over again the car should buck everytime you hit the gas.
and if the clutch gets higher and higher masterslave is probally in order i had to replace my clutch and MS cylinder. (wife was a first time manual driver)
+1 next time your on the road at cruising speed 40-45 drop into what is it 3rd to get about 3rpm.. then mash the gas and if you feel like your car just acts saggy or revs then accelerates the clutch is bad. it should be if your driving at like 3-4 rpm and just kit the gas over and over again the car should buck everytime you hit the gas.
and if the clutch gets higher and higher masterslave is probally in order i had to replace my clutch and MS cylinder. (wife was a first time manual driver)
OP, the clutch disk is i recall like ... 100 or 180 bucks. Pressure plates i dont think are too expenive either.
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Changing engagement points are not the master and slave cylindar. I replaced mine thinking the same thing and it turned out the pressure plate teeth in the middle were bending.
thank you for correcting my ignorance didnt mean to mislead... i know i had to replace my master slave cuz the pedal would go straight to the floor and wouldnt turn the car on whatsoever. the pedal is still a little too soft for my liking but it works. my wife has tiny legs so it helps in her case to beable to press it down easily.
thank you for correcting my ignorance didnt mean to mislead... i know i had to replace my master slave cuz the pedal would go straight to the floor and wouldnt turn the car on whatsoever. the pedal is still a little too soft for my liking but it works. my wife has tiny legs so it helps in her case to beable to press it down easily.
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Changing engagement points are not the master and slave cylindar. I replaced mine thinking the same thing and it turned out the pressure plate teeth in the middle were bending.
thank you for correcting my ignorance didnt mean to mislead... i know i had to replace my master slave cuz the pedal would go straight to the floor and wouldnt turn the car on whatsoever. the pedal is still a little too soft for my liking but it works. my wife has tiny legs so it helps in her case to beable to press it down easily.
thank you for correcting my ignorance didnt mean to mislead... i know i had to replace my master slave cuz the pedal would go straight to the floor and wouldnt turn the car on whatsoever. the pedal is still a little too soft for my liking but it works. my wife has tiny legs so it helps in her case to beable to press it down easily.
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