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For those w/5spd
After how many miles should I replace the clutch? My car has 72k on it and a lot of times I get hung up on gears too easily and it doesn't feel like it's grabbing right. When I launch, either it bogs too much or doesn't catch right. Help out if you got some info. Thanks
BTW I know it's not me, I launched my Altima the same and it launched a lot better.
BTW I know it's not me, I launched my Altima the same and it launched a lot better.
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Originally posted by AtlCl
When a clutch is slipping does it happen with every gear or just certain ones?
When a clutch is slipping does it happen with every gear or just certain ones?
FODE: Would any of this be under warranty? I'm guessing the actual clutch isn't. Should i just get an aftermarket clutch and have the dealer install it?
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i got 72 k on my car also... the clutch isnt covered because its regular wear and tear on the car. it should be fine tho at 72k. mine still grabs.
the synchro's are going, that's another different prblem.
i have a hard time launching my car at the track. best i can tell you is drop the tire pressure to 20 psi and launch at 3500rpm.
the synchro's are going, that's another different prblem.
i have a hard time launching my car at the track. best i can tell you is drop the tire pressure to 20 psi and launch at 3500rpm.
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Originally posted by 1genCL
the synchro's are going, that's another different prblem.
the synchro's are going, that's another different prblem.
Also do you just drop the clutch at 3500?
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Dumping the clutch at 3500 will not work in this car. To get a good launch, you have to modulate the clutch while you're launching. In other words, you are burning your clutch slightly to 1) Keep your RPMs high to prevent bogging and 2) to prevent wheelspin.
The clutch is NOT a warranty item nor are the synchros. If you can't get solid chirps shifting into second gear, then your clutch is going. You will also feel the RPMs rising without the car accelerating like it should. If your synchros are shot, it makes it difficult to shift into a certain gear. Each gear has its own set of synchros. Sometimes you might also get a grinding sound as you try to shift into a gear.
The clutch is NOT a warranty item nor are the synchros. If you can't get solid chirps shifting into second gear, then your clutch is going. You will also feel the RPMs rising without the car accelerating like it should. If your synchros are shot, it makes it difficult to shift into a certain gear. Each gear has its own set of synchros. Sometimes you might also get a grinding sound as you try to shift into a gear.
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Originally posted by 99CL2.3
If you can't get solid chirps shifting into second gear, then your clutch is going. You will also feel the RPMs rising without the car accelerating like it should.
If you can't get solid chirps shifting into second gear, then your clutch is going. You will also feel the RPMs rising without the car accelerating like it should.
I definitely DO feel rpms rising and the car doesn't accelerate, then I smell the clutch smell a bit.
How much for a new clutch (factory)? Should I get an aftermarket one instead?
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have 60k on mine and its actin a little funny ... tranny flushed??? what the hell is that? ... got a quote from a dealer for $400 just for labor not counting aftermarket clutch i was goin to buy... just gunna drive mine till i cant shift anymore
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I had 100K on mine when I put in the ACT. Stock clutch looked fine and like it had another 50K miles to go.
Driving the way I did on it, I dont see anyone having problems related to a clutch going out.
Sprayers might have trouble.
Driving the way I did on it, I dont see anyone having problems related to a clutch going out.
Sprayers might have trouble.
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thanks for the help guys, i'll probably just let it be and drive til it wears out. I'll try different launch points too see if that works. Thanks again guys
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ive come to the conclusion that somethins up with mine i cant chirp second the way that i used to .. i can barely at all clutch seems to hang at 4000-4300 rpms for a bit then drops
anyone got $800 or so dollars to give me???
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anyone got $800 or so dollars to give me???
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MaCe, sell some of your platinum chains...the ones with the diamonds in 'em
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im actualy not bittin my name off of Puffys boy MaCe is short for my last name maciolek
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re: 5 speed shifting problems
Since there are no clutch adjustments on your car, check to see if your clutch master and slave cylinders are leaking (check the one under the dash first). The seals may be shot in one of the cylinders allowing fluid blow-by. This could cause your clutch to engage at different levels of clutch pedal travel. Clutch problems are a pain because they are often intermittent.
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Getting the tranny "flushed" might help. That means flushing out the clutch fluid and then filling it up with new, just like flushing your radiator fluid or any other fluid in your car, it needs to be kept clean. Look in your clutch fluid resavour (how the hell do you spell that??), to see if you are low on fluid. If you are, DOT 3 Brake fluid is what our car takes. It is located under the hood with a green cap driver's side top corner. Wow, first post in a while, I cant word shit right. That looks like a 2nd grader wrote that... Oh well.
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chirp the hell out of this thing
I chirp the hell out my cl but then again it does only have 3300 miles on it LOL
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ww front lip
light grey leather
2.2 5 speed
and only 3300 miles
97 Primrosemist met
ww front lip
light grey leather
2.2 5 speed
and only 3300 miles
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Cool , i chirped a bunch of times today so i guess everything is copasetic. You guys recommend high mileage motor oil and/or fuel injector cleaner (my CL has 72k) or is that stuff a waste of money?
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Re: chirp the hell out of this thing
Originally posted by Zeroistic
I chirp the hell out my cl but then again it does only have 3300 miles on it LOL
97 Primrosemist met
I chirp the hell out my cl but then again it does only have 3300 miles on it LOL
97 Primrosemist met
How do you only have 3300 miles on a 5 year old car.
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Re: chirp the hell out of this thing
Originally posted by Zeroistic
I chirp the hell out my cl but then again it does only have 3300 miles on it LOL
I chirp the hell out my cl but then again it does only have 3300 miles on it LOL
hey man you have only 3300 miles on your car ? and its 97??? i would really get that checked out !!!!!!!!!!! its not just low its really freaking low................ doesnt it make think that ?
not to shit on your ride ........ i m just looking out for you !
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