I am new to manual trannies and my clutch is starting to slip kinda bad, and I was just wondering if I need to get a new clutch or what. My step-dad says that all I need to do is take it to a shop and let them readjust it. Any thoughts?

 

I believe the clutch is hydraulic, and is non adjustable. How many miles on this clutch? Are you burning the plate a lot?

 

i think there is like 74k on it. Like I said, I'm new to manual trannies, so what is burning?

 

Not that I'm a master mechanic or anything, but if your clutch is slipping its either the clutch itself is worn, the slave cylinder not working properly or you're low on clutch fluid.

 

k, what is the clutch master?

 

Also, it is a 2.2L EJ22= no clutch fluid tank

 

74K sounds like you may need to replace if you ride your clutch. Hard to say without watching you drive. When you ride it you wear down the clutch plate, and the springs. Worn out springs will make your clutch feel like it is slipping.

Be sure to only engage the clutch when you need to shift...what I mean is don't sit at a stoplight with the clutch in, or rest your foot on the clutch when driving.

I must admit that I am also no master mechanic either, but have had my share of clutch troubles on other cars.

Good luck with your problem, your best bet is to take it to a reputable mechanic.

 

What do you mean don't sit at the stop light with the clutch pushed in? If the clutch is pushed all the way down I thought this was not hurting anything, only when it's coming up to engage or going down to disengage... I thought in essence when the clutch is all the way pushed down you are in neutral...

Thanks :-)

-Nigel

 

yeah 74 k is a lot of miles... probably worn out by now.

 

NewShocker:

You are partially correct, in that if the clutch is fully engaged you are not wearing the clutch plate down (because hopefully they are spinning at the same speed), but the problem is with throw out bearings and your clutch springs. Your springs will now be fully stretched for however length of time you sit at the light. The throw out bearing now has constant pressure pushing it up against your clutch stack stack which helps to cause premature failure.

I hope this clears that up, sorry for the confusion. I was trying to save myself a lot of typing

 

Thanks for everyone's input, I decided to get it replaced at the local shop, I think he charged too much though( about $600), he said this was because it was an AWD and he ordered the new clutch from a dealership

 

scoobylvr,

Have him save your clutch plate for you, then you can see the burn-in on it. This is the best indicator of how bad your clutch skills are. Also, it would be cheaper to get an aftermarket clutch than one form the dealership (this is how mechanics boost their profit, they quote you high dealer list price but they actually get a 25-50% discount at most places).