Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 I went to drive my car today and it's picking up speed really slow. Once it gets past 30mph it drives fine though.. just slow coming from a stop. The engine is running fine and it does NOT loose power, RPMs are shooting up when I press the gas pedal, but the car just takes forever to start to move. I took it to a shop and I was told I need a new clutch. Does that sound right?? I can still switch gears just fine, the pedal is not stuck to the floor. Do I really need to replace the thing or just get it adjusted?? The {censored}er is trying to charge me $470 for it and if that's the problem, well it is what it is.. I just want to make sure I'm not spending money I don't have to. It's a 95 mustang by the way, cable clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bgmaggot Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Clutch plates are just worn and it needs replaced. The price is a little high unless that includes labor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Clutch plates are just worn and it needs replaced. The price is a little high unless that includes labor? yeah it includes labor. Sounds right then, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mooktank Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 You can tell the clutch is slipping if you see your RPMs going up faster disproportionately than your speed when the clutch is engaged (pedal up). Oh and btw don't be scared to do the clutch yourself. If you have a jack and some jackstands, you can pull the tranny out by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katillac Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 The pedal doesn't always have to go to the floor. If you ever ride the clutch, it could be glazed over and still have thickness, but basically rendered useless. Another possibility, though pretty rare, is on cars that have a weak firewall where a clutch cable goes through and doesn't have additional support. I had that happen to me on a Chevy Monza I had years ago. It popped right through the firewall. At the very least, get another estimate/opinion. Unless the guy is your best friend and you have dirt on him you could "share" with his GF, don't even start to trust him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 You can tell the clutch is slipping if you see your RPMs going up faster disproportionately than your speed when the clutch is engaged (pedal up). yeah that's exactly what it's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Killjoy Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 +1 slipping clutch. time for upgrade, might as well since since you'll(they'll) be pulling the trans anyway... centerforce, spec, mcleod? oh this isn't stangnet...:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Oh and btw don't be scared to do the clutch yourself. If you have a jack and some jackstands, you can pull the tranny out by hand. dude I have NO knowledge when it comes to this stuff. The biggest job I've ever done was replace the air filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bumhucker Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 It's a little more complicated than that.... Haha yeah thats what I was thinking... At least it's not FWD, now thats a bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members White_Van Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 dude I have NO knowledge when it comes to this stuff. The biggest job I've ever done was replace the air filter It's a very simple progression from air filter to full engine swap.Believe me, I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 make sure you have them resurface the flywheel and replace the pilot bearing. Some mechanics like to cheeze clutch jobs. I'll tell them that but I have no way to tell if it was done or not since I have no clue what they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 It's a little more complicated than that....Take the car to Doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jack Tone Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Your clutch probably IS toasted, but just in case, make sure you have at least an inch of "play" when you push down on the clutch pedal before you feel resistance. It might just be out of adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Killjoy Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'll tell them that but I have no way to tell if it was done or not since I have no clue what they are there won't be anyway for you to know. sometimes a clutch will chatter if a flywheel hasn't been re-surfaced...but not always...they could charge you for resurfacing the flywheel, and not do it. Same with the pilot bearing, you won't ever know the difference. Saying something like roccaforte suggested could be in your best interest though.This is why I work on my cars and don't trust anyone with them, evAr:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Take the car to Doug. I don't think it would make it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Your clutch probably IS toasted, but just in case, make sure you have at least an inch of "play" when you push down on the clutch pedal before you feel resistance. It might just be out of adjustment.I like where you're going with this. Let me go check that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mooktank Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Your clutch probably IS toasted, but just in case, make sure you have at least an inch of "play" when you push down on the clutch pedal before you feel resistance. It might just be out of adjustment. This is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jack Tone Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 It's a little more complicated than that.... Yeah, it sure can be. I had a girlfriend that bought an MGB. (Cute British sports car for you kids). Very soon after the clutch starts slipping. Sure, no problem, I'll fix it. Turns out for that model, the engine has to come out to get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mhr74 Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 ...If you have a jack and some jackstands, you can pull the tranny out by hand.:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bumhucker Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Your clutch probably IS toasted, but just in case, make sure you have at least an inch of "play" when you push down on the clutch pedal before you feel resistance. It might just be out of adjustment. I thought most clutches are self adjusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mooktank Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 I thought most clutches are self adjusting. If they're hydraulic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 There is some play. I can easily move it about an inch, even with my hand, then there is resistance. is this a good or a bad thing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bumhucker Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 In the meantime before you get it fixed go real easy on it. Just rev it up enough to get going and don't slip it anymore than you have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members silverfacechamp Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 It's a little more complicated than that.... Yeah. A late model Mustang tranny isn't what I'd recommend to a first timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Yeah. A late model Mustang tranny isn't what I'd recommend to a first timer. I'm not even considering the possibility of doing it myself. I know what I can and cannot do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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