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RacerBoi · 12-07-2002, 11:33 AM

About a few weeks ago I noticed my clutch was slipping when shifting at high rpms. I figured i whould wait and see how bad it got. So about a week ago it started slipping even just under heavy acceleration. Then last night I downshifted as to accelerate and my clutch pedal just stuck to the floor. Luckily i was close to a friends house so i could drive it there in 3rd gear. In the morning the clutch pedal was at the normal position but fealt very spongy and was extreamly hard to get into gear. So my questions are, do i need a new clutch (I assume so), and more importantly did i mess anything else up as well? I also have some aftermarket clutch q's but this post is long enough already. Thanks in advanced.

wpayne · 12-07-2002, 11:47 AM

My clutch is going bad too. I my clutch only slipped once when I was accelerating hard on a hill but I'm trying to conserve it as much as possible. Also, it engages at the very end of the pedal stroke. But the wierd thing is, when I start from a stand still and it is at half clutch, the car shakes a lot. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about that.

Natty · 12-07-2002, 11:58 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (wpayne @ Dec. 06 2002,1:47)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">My clutch is going bad too. I my clutch only slipped once when I was accelerating hard on a hill but I'm trying to conserve it as much as possible. Also, it engages at the very end of the pedal stroke. But the wierd thing is, when I start from a stand still and it is at half clutch, the car shakes a lot. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about that.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Sounds like the rod that goes to the clutch pedal needs to be adjusted. It's either not fully engaing or not fully dis-engaing.
Look arounf the slave and master cylinders for leaks too.
Jeff

s13zilvia · 12-07-2002, 12:22 PM

Well my CRX used to have the same problem, the clutch would slip at the track, or as the say glaze over. I would let it sit for about an hour and It would get a little better. Eventually It just wouldnt hold at all at the track so I decided to change it to a exedy clutch, after that It didnt slip at all. So from my knowledge changing to an aftermarket clutch will solve the problem, sorry that I dont know more.

wpayne · 12-08-2002, 10:58 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ Dec. 07 2002,12:58)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (wpayne @ Dec. 06 2002,1:47)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">My clutch is going bad too. I my clutch only slipped once when I was accelerating hard on a hill but I'm trying to conserve it as much as possible. Also, it engages at the very end of the pedal stroke. But the wierd thing is, when I start from a stand still and it is at half clutch, the car shakes a lot. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about that.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Sounds like the rod that goes to the clutch pedal needs to be adjusted. It's either not fully engaing or not fully dis-engaing.
Look arounf the slave and master cylinders for leaks too.
Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Thanks. Yeah, I already had the both cylinders replaced and it is still doing it. I don't think it is any thing with the rod. Could it possibly be my throw-out bearing or the pressure plate?

12-07-2002, 11:33 AM	#1
RacerBoi Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Annapolis, MD Age: 41 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	About a few weeks ago I noticed my clutch was slipping when shifting at high rpms. I figured i whould wait and see how bad it got. So about a week ago it started slipping even just under heavy acceleration. Then last night I downshifted as to accelerate and my clutch pedal just stuck to the floor. Luckily i was close to a friends house so i could drive it there in 3rd gear. In the morning the clutch pedal was at the normal position but fealt very spongy and was extreamly hard to get into gear. So my questions are, do i need a new clutch (I assume so), and more importantly did i mess anything else up as well? I also have some aftermarket clutch q's but this post is long enough already. Thanks in advanced. __________________ '98 240SX -s13 -> s14 Injen intake swap -B&M Short Shifter

12-07-2002, 11:47 AM	#2
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My clutch is going bad too. I my clutch only slipped once when I was accelerating hard on a hill but I'm trying to conserve it as much as possible. Also, it engages at the very end of the pedal stroke. But the wierd thing is, when I start from a stand still and it is at half clutch, the car shakes a lot. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about that. __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

12-07-2002, 11:58 AM	#3
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (wpayne @ Dec. 06 2002,1:47)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">My clutch is going bad too. I my clutch only slipped once when I was accelerating hard on a hill but I'm trying to conserve it as much as possible. Also, it engages at the very end of the pedal stroke. But the wierd thing is, when I start from a stand still and it is at half clutch, the car shakes a lot. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about that.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Sounds like the rod that goes to the clutch pedal needs to be adjusted. It's either not fully engaing or not fully dis-engaing. Look arounf the slave and master cylinders for leaks too. Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

12-07-2002, 12:22 PM	#4
s13zilvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well my CRX used to have the same problem, the clutch would slip at the track, or as the say glaze over. I would let it sit for about an hour and It would get a little better. Eventually It just wouldnt hold at all at the track so I decided to change it to a exedy clutch, after that It didnt slip at all. So from my knowledge changing to an aftermarket clutch will solve the problem, sorry that I dont know more. __________________ 91 Nissan Silvia SR20DET Sr20 down pipe Blitz boost controller HKS Intake HKS Hi Power Exhaust Straight pipe Razo turbo timer Prof blow off valve

12-08-2002, 10:58 AM	#5
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ Dec. 07 2002,12:58)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (wpayne @ Dec. 06 2002,1:47)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">My clutch is going bad too. I my clutch only slipped once when I was accelerating hard on a hill but I'm trying to conserve it as much as possible. Also, it engages at the very end of the pedal stroke. But the wierd thing is, when I start from a stand still and it is at half clutch, the car shakes a lot. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about that.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Sounds like the rod that goes to the clutch pedal needs to be adjusted. It's either not fully engaing or not fully dis-engaing. Look arounf the slave and master cylinders for leaks too. Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Thanks. Yeah, I already had the both cylinders replaced and it is still doing it. I don't think it is any thing with the rod. Could it possibly be my throw-out bearing or the pressure plate? __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB