[Shotimes] Clutch or Transmission?

[Carl Prochilo]

It's not bad, but I know for a fact that the final generation stock clutch
can do better.  It should be able to last as much as 150K depending on how
it's driven and avoiding places like say midtown Manhattan during rush
hour.  ; )
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Sun, August 8, 2004 2:23 pm, Kenneth Epperly said:
> Probably time for clutch, it is worn or the throw out bearing is worn or
> the
> fingers on the pressure plate are worn or weak. Not bad life.
>         Ken
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Maggiacomo" <gtsrider@yahoo.com>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 2:00 PM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Clutch or Transmission?
>
>
>> Guys... I've been having a problem with my Box Stock
>> 95MTX. For the last year or so shifting into 1st is
>> increasingly more difficult. The sensation that I feel
>> is a resistance of 2 notches that are overcome when
>> shifting.
>> Some times if the speed is just right at say a parking
>> maneuver, it slips right in. This "notchiness" is
>> sometime felt in 2nd gear also.
>> Clutch is original with 81,000 miles on car.
>> Tranny fluid is clean... I change it annually, but
>> have
>> never tried synthetic, although 3 quarts of M1 are in
>> the trunk right now. Any thoughts? Thanks.
>> -Pete
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