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- From: george@mech.seas.upenn.edu
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- Subject: Re: Help with slipping transmission
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- Date: 23 Nov 92 20:44:08 GMT
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- :
- :Classical slipping clutch problems. However, in 2years I'm surprised
- :it's worn. Check clutch adjustment if any - this could be as easy as
- :loosening a cable adjuster, 5 mins.
-
- or if it is a hydraulic clutch there may be no adjustment at all.
-
- :
- :As for safety, it's not an issue. It will not explode or cause you to
- :go off the road. You should assume you have less accelleration.
-
- my experience with self adjuusting hydraulics is that they behave
- exactly this way for a _very_ short period of time, before leaving
- you stuck. I would not make a long trip in such a car. ( unless it
- was in kansas )
-
- :Damage to the car will be minimal even if the clutch is badly worn.
- :Extreme wear results in a scored flywheel and pressure plate.
-
- i suspect it is a design decision. Some clutches will operate
- to the point of trashing the flywheel, while others will spare the
- flywheel, and leave you calling for a tow truck.
-
-
- --
- / george jefferson
- \/ * george@mech.seas.upenn.edu
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