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*GTAHVIT* · 05-28-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan@showstopper

Just got my car back this evening. New clutch, pressure plate, slave and flywheel all compliments of GM. I didn't have to argue or fuss, the dealer took it in on Monday and did all the work. There were no charges to me on the parts or labor for the clutch assembly. The pedal feels a little spongy but it may be because the clutch comes up a lot less before engaging. Either way I plan on bleeding the clutch this weekend. Once it's broken in I will do a couple launches and see how it does. I will get it to the tack in the next couple weeks too.

Cool.

Thanks again.

Michael_Js · 05-28-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dragrcr

I would not do it if that were the case. You are part of the 95% of people that will never "discover" the problem with the clutch. Just drive your car and enjoy it. In my Opinion, the dealer may actually CAUSE more problems that they will fix in many cases. So it is a crap shoot.

I am doing my clutch because my trans would not shift to second above 5000 RPM. I would have never done it otherwise. Of course my clutch would stick on a high RPM slipper launch too. But in normal driving my car/clutch was PERFECT. I was just living with it and I nearly did not take it in. I hope it goes back together OK and I am happy with it. Cross your fingers

Totally agree here! I had the clutch issues and my service guy put in for all the parts and 3 days later, she was done. I have to tell you, I was MORE worried about what they wouldn't do right than them fixing the clutch issues! Thank God, she's doing fine since the upgrades.

How does the cliche go?

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Switchin2Chevy · 05-28-2010, 10:45 AM

Ok so the delaer has had my car for about a week. The new pressure plate was order they got it, but then ordered a new flywheel also. But now they are waiting for the new bolts to put it all together....

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 05-29-2010, 01:23 AM

That SUCKS. My car has done that 3 times. Last time was a month ago. I was TRYING to do an easy burn-out for a couple people outside Home Depot. I thought I smoked my tires until I looked back and saw NO TIRE MARKS. Just a smoking clutch.

I have 15,000 miles. CRAP.

dragrcr · 05-29-2010, 12:54 PM

Well, I got my car back last night. The dealer had it 2 weeks because they had to wait for all the parts and they were busy so it sat for the first few days without being worked on. I took it in with 11,998 miles on the ODO.
They put in a new clutch/pressure plate and throwout bearing/actuator and the flywheel. He also tore down my Transmission and replaced the 2nd gear syncros etc. So my trans was completely gone through. I think it said he rebuilt the input shaft assy. So there was a new bearing installed too on that.

Anyhow, there was no hassles and no charge and they gave me another car to drive the whole time.

The clutch workes perfect and I will not be abusing it anytime soon. I am just glad my car is fixed and glad to have it back. The shifting seem to be better than ever and that is with the GM fluid. I find that to be good news. I plan on putting in synthetic sometime down the road.

jeepguy_1980 · 05-29-2010, 10:13 PM

Does anyone know how recently GM started using these new clutch parts on their assembly line? My car was made in March of this year. I haven't experienced any of these problems, but I don't want to either.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 05-29-2010, 10:28 PM

This BS is getting me a little upset. Now I don't ever want to do a burn-out. And I

never really do it like you see on Youtube, those people are friken nuts. I just wonder

how much wear is on my clutch after having it stick to the floorboard 3-4 times??????

dragrcr · 05-30-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

This BS is getting me a little upset. Now I don't ever want to do a burn-out. And I

never really do it like you see on Youtube, those people are friken nuts. I just wonder

how much wear is on my clutch after having it stick to the floorboard 3-4 times??????

If I were you, I would not even worry about it. I cooked my clutch pretty good several times. Some by trying to get a good launch at the track timing my car and a couple times without knowing on the street. AND, I would have never had my clutch replaced because it still worked FLAWLESSLY in every other way after all that abuse. That clutch was surprisingly resilient. ANd I saw my clutch and it still looked pretty good.

But my trans was damaged and did not shift to second above 5000 RPM. That is the main reason I bit the bullet and took my car in. It would KILL me if I got next to a Mustang and could not get the shift to second and got beat.

ssummit camaro · 05-30-2010, 01:41 AM

jeep guy that is a good question anyone got any answers

v6sonoma · 05-30-2010, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

Does anyone know how recently GM started using these new clutch parts on their assembly line? My car was made in March of this year. I haven't experienced any of these problems, but I don't want to either.

Easiest way to narrow it down is for the people that had problems to post there last 6 digits of there vin#

Orange 2010 RS · 06-01-2010, 02:53 PM

My rs 6 speed clutch is gone. Can this really be true? After five months and 13k? Ouch. Dealer got a reply back it was from abuse. I don't race. Just drive. Ant suggestions?

jnm2003 · 06-02-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

Does anyone know how recently GM started using these new clutch parts on their assembly line? My car was made in March of this year. I haven't experienced any of these problems, but I don't want to either.

I think it's been about two months! I brought mine in a two weeks after I heard about it! It's not really a new clutch, it's just the pressure plate and throw out bearing! If the plate has damaged the clutch tho, they will replace it! My clutch disks were fine but they still put me a new one!

Numerous races on mine and still no problem!

summitss/rsls3 · 06-03-2010, 11:13 PM

well my service manager is ordering a new pressure plate and all the goodies (bless his heart). i knew he would take care of this. I just hope he decides to open up the trans and see what kind of damage is already done with all the grinding that has been happening. I'm sure the 2nd gear blocker rings and sincros show at least some kind of wear. Hopefully im the next one to have a happy ending to all this. I'll let everyone know when it gets done, probly wont be for a week or two thou.

tjbusa · 06-04-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jnm2003

I think it's been about two months! I brought mine in a two weeks after I heard about it! It's not really a new clutch, it's just the pressure plate and throw out bearing! If the plate has damaged the clutch tho, they will replace it! My clutch disks were fine but they still put me a new one!

Numerous races on mine and still no problem!

If part # 24255748 was ordered and installed, thats a kit, clutch and pressure plate

Good to hear the problem is gone

05-29-2010, 12:54 PM	#201
dragrcr 2SS 6M Drives: 2010 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga , CA Posts: 113	Well, I got my car back last night. The dealer had it 2 weeks because they had to wait for all the parts and they were busy so it sat for the first few days without being worked on. I took it in with 11,998 miles on the ODO. They put in a new clutch/pressure plate and throwout bearing/actuator and the flywheel. He also tore down my Transmission and replaced the 2nd gear syncros etc. So my trans was completely gone through. I think it said he rebuilt the input shaft assy. So there was a new bearing installed too on that. Anyhow, there was no hassles and no charge and they gave me another car to drive the whole time. The clutch workes perfect and I will not be abusing it anytime soon. I am just glad my car is fixed and glad to have it back. The shifting seem to be better than ever and that is with the GM fluid. I find that to be good news. I plan on putting in synthetic sometime down the road. __________________ I "love" Drag Racing and Women!

05-30-2010, 01:41 AM	#205
ssummit camaro Drives: 2013 1LE on order TPW 12/31 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 882	jeep guy that is a good question anyone got any answers __________________

06-01-2010, 02:53 PM	#207
Orange 2010 RS Drives: Orange 2010 RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1	Fried clutch at 13k? My rs 6 speed clutch is gone. Can this really be true? After five months and 13k? Ouch. Dealer got a reply back it was from abuse. I don't race. Just drive. Ant suggestions?

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Switchin2Chevy Drives: Currently 2015 Mustang GT manual. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 815	Ok so the delaer has had my car for about a week. The new pressure plate was order they got it, but then ordered a new flywheel also. But now they are waiting for the new bolts to put it all together....

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jeepguy_1980 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newport News Posts: 1,310 View My Garage	Does anyone know how recently GM started using these new clutch parts on their assembly line? My car was made in March of this year. I haven't experienced any of these problems, but I don't want to either.

05-29-2010, 10:28 PM	#203
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	This BS is getting me a little upset. Now I don't ever want to do a burn-out. And I never really do it like you see on Youtube, those people are friken nuts. I just wonder how much wear is on my clutch after having it stick to the floorboard 3-4 times??????

06-03-2010, 11:13 PM	#209
summitss/rsls3 Drives: summit white/IOM ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Grand Island, Ne Posts: 556	well my service manager is ordering a new pressure plate and all the goodies (bless his heart). i knew he would take care of this. I just hope he decides to open up the trans and see what kind of damage is already done with all the grinding that has been happening. I'm sure the 2nd gear blocker rings and sincros show at least some kind of wear. Hopefully im the next one to have a happy ending to all this. I'll let everyone know when it gets done, probly wont be for a week or two thou.