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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Default Clutch Is Gone :(? Help *TIA*

I saw another thread similiar to my problem.

When I drive slow for the most part, its normal kind of. Now lets say I'm in any gear and i push down the gas it shoots up a whole thousand RPM then drops down and goes. It doesnt matter what gear i'm in, and it does this.

Its annoying -.-. I'm pretty sure this is my clutch right?


*TIA = Thanks In Advance

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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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How many miles do you have on the car?

Did this just start happening all of a sudden or did it gradually get worse?
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by camaro194
How many miles do you have on the car?

Did this just start happening all of a sudden or did it gradually get worse?

43k & just started happening.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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43,000 is time no matter what, but it sounds like "what"
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
43,000 is time no matter what, but it sounds like "what"

So its time for a new clutch? Should I ride it out and wait till its fully dumped?
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Zyclone Z
So its time for a new clutch? Should I ride it out and wait till its fully dumped?
No........ #1 There are situations that things let go and do damage to the bellhousing etc. #2 If your going to do it yourself...fine, if your going to research and take it to someone that is knowlegable and reasonable....fine.
But if you find that person and dont act on it, you may be dead in your tracks and have to pay top bucks at Honest Als Car and Appliance Repair

Decide what you want as far as components, find someone that knows what he's doing and git ur done........Done deal, no worrys

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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
No........ #1 There are situations that things let go and do damage to the bellhousing etc. #2 If your going to do it yourself...fine, if your going to research and take it to someone that is knowlegable and reasonable....fine.
But if you find that person and dont act on it, you may be dead in your tracks and have to pay top bucks at Honest Als Car and Appliance Repair

Decide what you want as far as components, find someone that knows what he's doing and git ur done........Done deal, no worrys

Thanks alot man for your help, I'm going to go with jwt clutch & flywheel... Thanks again !
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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I run the JWT and like it --go for it
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
I run the JWT and like it --go for it

My bad to bother you some more, how much did you pay for the kit and installation, so I can know a ballpark of what im going to have to pay. I just got one of my tax return checks and I have some money saved up. I know it isnt CHEAP, but I gotta do what I gotta do.
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Zyclone Z
My bad to bother you some more, how much did you pay for the kit and installation, so I can know a ballpark of what im going to have to pay. I just got one of my tax return checks and I have some money saved up. I know it isnt CHEAP, but I gotta do what I gotta do.
clutch and flywheel is 700-750 shipped. Installation is 250-450. Eazzzzy is a smart guy, he installed it by himself i bet. I did as well and saved a bit of money.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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There was a DIY thread around here somewhere for the clutch and flywheel. My 2003 has 74k miles on the original clutch and I definitely want to do it myself.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Well ---do that search. But important factors are---#1 clean everything spotlessly, #2 Make sure your splined input shaft is 100% burr free and always test it by sliding the disc on it,#3 do the same with your Throwout brg, #4 lightly lube the splines and TO barrel with synthetic Hi-Temp. #5 Don't force things #6 Torque FW and Pressure Plate in steps and sequentially #7 Before you put together the assy, spray hell out of FW,Disc,Pressure plate with good Brake cleaner to totally remove even oil from your hands.

Absolute cleanliness is utmost
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