SPONGY CLUTCH?
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SPONGY CLUTCH?
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When I take off or switching to second or third, after releasing the clutch is ok but, if I give it more gas/higher RPM's it seen as if the clutch engages itself, as if giving it too much gas and holding in the clutch midway, RPM's rev high but won’t go anywhere. I have no problem changing gears. I'm guessing poor hydraulic fluid. <o></o>
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4 speed trany w/ granny gear (only use three gears)<o></o>
Hydraulic clutch
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> </o>When I take off or switching to second or third, after releasing the clutch is ok but, if I give it more gas/higher RPM's it seen as if the clutch engages itself, as if giving it too much gas and holding in the clutch midway, RPM's rev high but won’t go anywhere. I have no problem changing gears. I'm guessing poor hydraulic fluid. <o
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From: Atlanta
It sounds like it's slipping and needs a new clutch. A hydraulic problem would do the opposite and it would stay engaged and cause shifting problems. My suggestion would be replace Clutch, Throwout Bearing, and Slave Cylinder, and bleed the system.
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classic symptoms of a worn clutch disc. You'll probably be surprised how much better it feels after replacement.
If yours has a pilot bearing, replace that in addition to the t/o bearing.
If yours has a pilot bearing, replace that in addition to the t/o bearing.
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