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Old 07-03-2015, 08:55 PM   #1
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Input/Opinion wanted on clutch problem

Hi guys, I've been beating on my car pretty regularly and it still has the factory clutch in it. Last night the clutch went to the floor on the 1-2 shift and didn't return until I kicked it a few times.

After it came back up, it seems like the clutch is making a lot of noise (chatter while engaged that stops immediately on disengage). I know a lot of us have fought this battle before, but what was your winning move? Better clutch? Upgrade the slave? Return spring?

It is engaging normally today under light throttle, and did drive back home last night. It just seems to be making more noise (could be my imagination/worry talking there though).
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Old 07-03-2015, 09:04 PM   #2
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Well my win was the LPE return spring. But that's really a Band-Aid solution for the real problem. Upgrade the slave and while your at it, upgrade to a billet throw out bearing.
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Old 07-04-2015, 01:49 PM   #3
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If your cammed/sprayed and beat on it your stock clutch will not hold up very long. Only real fix is a new aftermarket clutch. And while your in there might as well do a tick speed bleeder and a separate clutch fluid reservoir.
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Old 07-05-2015, 12:14 PM   #4
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Well my win was the LPE return spring. But that's really a Band-Aid solution for the real problem. Upgrade the slave and while your at it, upgrade to a billet throw out bearing.
Actually it's the plastic bearing support that's the main issue. Replace it with the Monster billet bearing support.



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Old 07-05-2015, 01:28 PM   #5
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Thanks guys. Pricing parts from sponsors now.
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Old 07-05-2015, 07:54 PM   #6
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Actually it's the plastic bearing support that's the main issue. Replace it with the Monster billet bearing support.



Thanks! I knew some crap was plastic and melts and gets damaged with use. Wasn't sure what it was called exactly but knew its part of/delt with the throw out bearing.

Thanks for the help, Ill need this soon I'm sure of.
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How hard is it to replace the plastic bearing support with the Monster Billet support?
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Old 08-27-2015, 12:54 PM   #8
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How hard is it to replace the plastic bearing support with the Monster Billet support?
Pretty easy, but I had a hired gun repair Pumpkin do to lack of time so I'm unsure of how it's done. Best bet is to contact Monster Clutch for the how too. You will have to remove tranny though to get at throw out bearing.

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