[Shotimes] Re: [Shotimes]Old Clutch (was: N

[BJamesjr@aol.com]

> Recently it has developed a crunchy feel and makes a
> pop when depressed when cold. 

My 90 did that off and on several different times during its life, then it cleared up and felt good up until the time that the clutch actually needed replacement.  I initially thought it was a cable/pulley problem.  Later I thought maybe it was the throwout bearing binding on the "snout" in the transmission.  I never discovered the real problem though.
You could have a friend operate the clutch while you watch the cable and linkage.  Maybe you could determine if something looks bad there.

I think if your pressure plate fingers were worn enough to cause a pop as the throwout bearing depresses them then you are very close to needing a clutch.  When I replaced my pressure plate, several of the fingers had their tips worn completely off.  You may have just one or a few with tips missing and they are snapping over the throwout bearing as it moves in and out.