My clutch sticks!

7-25-03, 2:45

I was racing a vtec lude tonight and after each time I'd shift, (just in 2nd and 3rd), my clutch would stick and would stay at the rpm I shifted at for a second or two and then finally drop back down. Like it wouldn't catch the gears immediately.This is really hard to explain. But if anybody could help me, that would be great.

**Mr. MX6** · 7-25-03, 14:02

well is sounds like your culch is slipping .. I.e. worn out.. could be time for an upgrade..

7-25-03, 20:46

No, I really don't think it's slipping. It's hard to explain. If anybody has any other ideas please let me know.

**speedyLS** · 7-25-03, 23:27

i think i know what you're talking about... mine's been doing the same thing but only once in a while, it hasn't given me any real problems though so i wouldn't worry too much about it yet.

**Stage36** · 7-28-03, 22:40

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Originally posted by Xplicit_Six
No, I really don't think it's slipping. It's hard to explain. If anybody has any other ideas please let me know.

No, seriously. that sounds like slipping ot me...

richardsjmx6 · 7-28-03, 23:50

I have the same problem too. Mine seems to be stuck in 2 when I tried to upshift. But other gears work fine though. Is it because of low fluid or something else that I don't know?

**Stage36** · 7-29-03, 0:22

when you say stuck, you mean it wont go into gear, wont gcome out of gear? what?

you can check the fluid level by parking on a level surface and pulling out the fill plug (23mm). the fluid level should be to the bottom of that bore. if not, top it up.

let us know how it goes...

richardsjmx6 · 7-29-03, 0:34

Thanx Stage36! I meant stuck because it seems like it's harder to shift out of it, as if it stuck there. Using extra force, I can shift but it only happens with 2nd gear.

7-29-03, 2:25

try replacing the clutch...while youre at it replace the pressure plate and throwout bearing. shouldnt cost more than $150. i replaced all that and its done wonders for my 6. peace.

7-29-03, 5:25

It rarely does this. But when it does, it does it when I'm racing and shifting fast.

**SilverLS** · 7-29-03, 5:29

same thing happened to me.. your clutch is worn out..
it stays at just over 5k, then goes down and grips and starts rising right? and u cant chirp into 2nd anymore..
i just replaced my clutch and now its all good...

7-29-03, 16:19

That's exactly what I'm talking about. But, the b*tch that sold me the car *SAID* the clutch had been replaced. I guess not

**Stage36** · 7-29-03, 21:37

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Originally posted by joeyjordison24
try replacing the clutch...while youre at it replace the pressure plate and throwout bearing. shouldnt cost more than $150. i replaced all that and its done wonders for my 6. peace.

YEAH!!! lets just throw parts at it!!! while youre at it, replace the taillights and the headliner too!

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I meant stuck because it seems like it's harder to shift out of it, as if it stuck there. Using extra force, I can shift but it only happens with 2nd gear.

does the car sorta 'jerk' as you pull it out of gear? this could be a bent linkage or something internal. i know you dont wanna hear that but... describe it a little further...

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It rarely does this. But when it does, it does it when I'm racing and shifting fast.

That's exactly what I'm talking about. But, the b*tch that sold me the car *SAID* the clutch had been replaced. I guess not

she probably did, but when you were racing on it, you managed to put some hotspots on the flywheel and PP and caused it to lose its efficiency. this would make sense because you also say it happens when you race (i.e. when you heat it up).