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race29 · 04-06-2009, 09:49 AM

Hi,
I have a 1983 Z28 with a mechanical clutch. We have chased tons of problems for the past 10 years with this clutch. I could drop the tranny and work on the clutch in my sleep. It is time to install a hydraulic clutch. Has anyone done this before? If so what's involved? We've heard we may even need to change the tranny? Any ideas?
thanks
Robin

Vash · 04-06-2009, 03:05 PM

List the problems you mentioned. Maybe you have a defective flywheel or other component like the bearing fork etc.

Also how do you break your clutches in? I assume you drive it like an old lady for 500 or more miles. They have to break in right it's like a set of brake pads. If not broken in they won't last very long when things start going south.

race29 · 04-06-2009, 03:36 PM

We have chased problems like a crack along where it bolts on the frame.Twisted, bent parts, we have replaced many components and it is time to replace it with a hydraulic set up.

04-06-2009, 09:49 AM	#1
race29 Robin Drives: 1983 Z28, 2010 2SSRS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 826 View My Garage	Clutch issues Hi, I have a 1983 Z28 with a mechanical clutch. We have chased tons of problems for the past 10 years with this clutch. I could drop the tranny and work on the clutch in my sleep. It is time to install a hydraulic clutch. Has anyone done this before? If so what's involved? We've heard we may even need to change the tranny? Any ideas? thanks Robin

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04-06-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	List the problems you mentioned. Maybe you have a defective flywheel or other component like the bearing fork etc. Also how do you break your clutches in? I assume you drive it like an old lady for 500 or more miles. They have to break in right it's like a set of brake pads. If not broken in they won't last very long when things start going south.

04-06-2009, 03:36 PM	#3
race29 Robin Drives: 1983 Z28, 2010 2SSRS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 826 View My Garage	We have chased problems like a crack along where it bolts on the frame.Twisted, bent parts, we have replaced many components and it is time to replace it with a hydraulic set up.