The clutch disengages the engine from the gearbox in a manual-transmission car, enabling the driver to change gear.
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VW Polo 2008 won't go into first gear
Okay, so yesterday I stopped at a traffic light on my way home from uni. When the traffic light turned green again, and I was to pull away I could not get the gear into first no matter how much I ...
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Clutch catches VERY low, is this bad?
This is similar to the 'clutch catches very high' question but obviously the opposite.
It's a Peugeot 206 X reg and I have had it since 30K miles and it has run fine and I and the previous owner ...
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How to bleed clutch for Ford Econovan 1989
How do I bleed a clutch for a Ford Econovan 1989 model after putting in new master cylinder kit? as in where is the bleed nipple? It sure isn't the one on the steering column, it only works for brake.
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Is brake working with clutch in ford econovan 1989?
Lately I have started losing my brakes in that they won't ease on, the pedal goes almost all the way to the floor then at the last little bit the brakes engage fully and pretty much make the tires ...
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Multiple questions about the functionality of the gear
I will soon start my studying for a driver's license and I'm a bit curious about the behavior of the automatic gear.
I know that some modern automatic cars are equipped with a DSG gear while most are ...
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Clutch pedal no longer provides resistance, clutch won't disengage, what likely failed?
A little background information:
Car: 1993 Ford Mustang LX [2.3L I4], 5-speed T5 transmission.
I bought the car a few months ago, according to the previous owner the clutch was replaced fairly ...
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Clutch dragging and making squeaking/grinding noise
My motorcycle clutch (Yamaha Diversion) has recently started dragging extremely badly; I need to rev-match up and down gears and shifting from neutral into first requires me to rev the engine, pull ...
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difference between mechanical and hydraulic clutches
What are the differences between a mechanical clutch and a hydraulic clutch?
Applications
Performance/driving
Reliability
Maintenance/Repair
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Rubbing noise when driving with clutch engaged?
I am a complete newbie when it comes to jeeps (and cars in general). However, I am very good at fixing things... once I know what the problem is.
After a summer of riding with the top down I was used ...
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Temporary repair for broken clutch pedal sensor
I have 2003 Ford Fiesta. My clutch master cylinder push rod came off of the pedal today. I put a cable tie on, it should hold it for a bit. But I also noticed a sensor for the clutch pedal that has ...
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Vauxhall Astra clutch/flywheel
My car needs a new clutch/flywheel. I found a kit on eBay described as : LUK clutch/dual mass flywheel kit.
I'm now having the clutch fitted elsewhere, but the mechanic says that this car does not ...
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Using clutch and motor brake - good or bad? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does Downshifting (Engine Braking) Cause Extra Wear and Tear?
Edit: As mentioned in the comments: Duplicate of Does Downshifting (Engine Braking) Cause Extra Wear and ...
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1993 Dodge Stealth Clutch Pedal Flat On The Floor
I have a 1993 Dodge Stealth that had not been driven for the past 4 years. Recently I have the need for the car and was trying to get it running. I was able to start the engine (got a new battery) ...
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How to extend the life of the dual mass flywheel in a diesel engine?
I am looking for ways to improve the life of the dual mass flywheel (DMF) in my 2005 ford focus tdci. I have heard that they can wear out quite quickly on the ford focus if they are driven in city ...
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1997 turbo Diesel Toyota Hilux Gear Selection Problem
Got a problem with a turbo Diesel 97 Hilux ute. It now has a recon gear box and new clutch. Problem is sometimes I can put my foot down on the clutch and the car is still in gear and moving (1st, 2nd ...
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How to save fuel on downhill slopes on a motorcycle: clutch or neutral?
I have a two wheeler i.e. bike (Honda company, four stroke) which has four gear. While driving my bike, when I come to downhill slopes, I shift the motorcycle to neutral to save the fuel. (The slopes ...
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Altima Clutch and/or Transmission Problems
I have a 2005 Nissan Altima SE with a manual transmission. The clutch was completely replaced about 7k miles ago. I bought the car about 5k miles ago. At around 2-3k miles ago is when the problems ...
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Clutch pedal has become very soft and engages very late
I own a 2010 hyundai i20. The problem is the clutch pedal in my car has become very soft and it engages the gear when the clutch pedal has almost been released, previously it used to engage when it ...
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Squeek when I depress clutch in Honda Civic
I have a 2008 Honda Civic and for about 2 weeks there is a squeaking sound when I depress and release the clutch while changing gears. Do I need to oil something? It is very noticeable in the cabin, ...
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Ford Ranger clutch pedal won't depress
I just had the clutch replaced 2 months ago on my 1995 Ford Ranger. I went to the store yesterday and when I went to leave, the clutch pedal wouldn't depress.
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BMW E46 Clutch squeal
When I release the clutch at 3:rd or 4:th gear on my -98 BMW 328i, it makes a little low pitched squeal, for maybe half a second. This is not an issue on the other gears however.
What could be at ...
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Approximately how many hours of labour is involved in a clutch replacement
Because the cost of labour varies dramatically from country to country, region to region, city to city and sometime even suburb to suburb it doesn’t make much sense to ask how much the labour portion ...
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How to reduce engine drag
Reading this question - Is engine braking harmful? - reminds me of a question I have always wanted to ask.
I used to own a Prius. When the Prius is cruising at low speed at a slight downward slope, ...
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Problem with Clutch or Gearbox
I'm having a bit of trouble with my car; it's a Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec (2008 model).
These past few weeks when I accelerate hard the rev meter rises steadily up to a point and then shoots to the top ...
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Can hydraulic clutch line be easily replaced with a cable?
I've got a 92 Civic (first year with a hydraulic clutch instead of a simple cable) with a slight clutch fluid leak somewhere, and I'm curious if, when it gets bad enough to need fixing, it might be ...
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What parts are required to replace a clutch?
I've got a 1995 Subaru Legacy Outback. I'm trying to get the best price for a clutch replacement and am putting together a list of all the necessary parts and prices.
Can someone give me a list of ...
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1990 Acura Integra LS manual transmission clutch replacement
I'm trying to replace the clutch in my manual transmission 1990 Acura Integra LS (5 speed, 4-cylinder). In the course of doing this, I need to remove the transmission which is connected to the shift ...
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Using DOT4+ in clutch/brakes when DOT3 is recommended?
Looking at Wikipedia's DOT 3 page, it looks like it's been effectively superseded by DOT 4 fluid, but it's still sold and is still recommended on many forums. This question has an answer saying DOT 4 ...
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Broken Clutch Linkage Under Dash on 1987 Ford F150 4x4
On the way to work Thursday morning, the clutch pedal sanpped to the floor when I pressed it, and it stayed there. It was still in gear, and I was able to limp to a parking lot.
I looked under the ...
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how to compute performance of clutch [closed]
I have this idea:
attaching electric motor to clutch and then to a generator then computing when for example we 1kw give the motor how much generator will take back?
now we have performance of ...
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Shift “Grinding” Issue?
Lately I've been noticing a grinding/resisting force and sound when I shift from first to second gear in my 2003 Jetta GLI. It is ruining driving for me because every time I shift from first to second ...
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Manual Transmission - Stuck in Neutral
I was at a red light and my car was in neutral and got stuck (wouldn't go to first). My mechanic told me that it is the clutch and is going to cost $1,200 to replace. The guy at AutoZone said that it ...
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Which is it; transmission,clutch, or slave cylinder
I have a problem with my 92 Geo Prizm 5 speed manual transmission. I could use some advice from someone knowledgeable about manual transmissions.
Here are the symptoms:
DURING cranking, in ...
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clutch being depressed engages starter [closed]
I have replaced the GEM module and the ignition. WHen ever I push the clutch the starter engages even with the key out. The driver side window does not roll up and the lights come on and off. What ...
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Clutch pedal on 1995 VW Golf is sticking
The clutch pedal on my 1995 VW Golf 'sticks' in the half-way-depressed position after I release my foot from the pedal. I believe that the clutch is fully engaged (unclutched) at this point, but a ...
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Why does my vehicle still stay in gear when I press clutch to floor?
I've read these posts but I still don't fully undestand how a clutch works.
Clutch Test
Clutch Adjust
Clutch Troubleshoot
Clutch Has Low Catch
A few weeks a go my mechanic replaced the clutch master ...
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Clutch pedal hard to push
We have a Diesel Ford Fiesta (Mk4) - manual transmission, and its clutch pedal is very hard to push after a short drive. I.e. in the morning it's ok, but later it becomes very hard to push. I'm no ...
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hydraulic clutch fails to fully disengage
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla Verso 2.0 D4D (UK model). The clutch does not disengage fully with clutch pedal fully pressed. This is a hydraulic clutch. When in gear and brake is released with clutch ...
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Adjust clutch on toyota tazz…
I took my car in for a service. Upon receiving it back I have to push the clutch in to it's absolute max before shifting gears. It wasn't like this before. If I can describe in terms of percentages it ...
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What is a modular clutch?
What is a modular clutch and why do I have to buy a flywheel when I replace it?
Car: 2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4.
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Repetitive manual clutch failure
I've been having problems with my clutch in my manual Skoda Felicia (1997) car. After (usually) some long drives the clutch fails to disengage (forever from that point on) and must be replaced. I had ...
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How to test a clutch
I have just bought a second hand car, and I have the feeling that the clutch is worn out. How can I do a quick clutch sanity check ?
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Clutch catches VERY high, is this bad?
I have a '98 Rodeo and the clutch catches extremely high up the pedal. It's probably 1-2" down (90% up in the travel). The clutch does not slip at all and the car runs great. Is this indicative of ...
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What problems may occur if clutch is not used?
I was curious about what problems may arise if clutch is not used when shifting gears. Are the problems similar for both cars and bikes?
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Engine revs high 5th gear manual transmission
What might cause a car with a manual transmission that in 5th gear when given a punch of gas revs to very high rpms – with no power transferred to the wheels (i.e. the tachometer and speed go ...
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Car makes a “winding down” noise when I put in the clutch
I am about to buy a '96 Saturn SC from someone, and he is letting me test drive it for a few days before I decide to buy or not. I took it in to a mechanic today who tested it out, found a few repairs ...
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Troubleshooting 'random' clutch problems
I've got a customer who came in complaining that the clutch pedal had gone 'funny': it wasn't 'coming back up' like it used to. As he was in for service anyway, we replaced the clutch fluid, and it ...
