I can drive it all day (well, I don't go on rides that long) and the
clutch has no indication of slipping or "smelling". If I drive for 20
-30 minutes at a relatively constant 60-65mph I can smell something like
hot brake/clutch lining. If I "pop the clutch" there is slippage. If
I slow down (around 50mph) for 10-15 minutes the smell goes away and the
clutch does not seem to slip. Great - no problem - just don't go fast ;-)
I do plan to replace all the parts in the clutch when I "have to" but
I'd rather delay that task.
I'm just curious - do these symptoms tend to point to any specific
fault/failure.
Oh, yes. The release bearing is noisy when the pedal is depressed all
the way to the floor but it is not noisy if I allow the pedal to move an
inch or so upward. At the "quiet" position of the pedal shifting is
effortless/quiet so I don't usually depress the pedal fully. :-)
I've had the car since May - there was no record of the PO (7 years)
having any clutch problems/work.
Thanks,
Pat
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