Engine Locked up, Now Runs Great
#32
Probably he disabled the clutch interlock switch, allowing you to start the car without depressing the clutch pedal, which is what puts pressure on that thrust washer. Most countries outside of the USA don't require them, but of course with all of our idiots & lawyers, that is another price we have to pay.
#33
Did your car have the OEM clutch? Engine failure in these cars is rare, thrust washer is one of the more rare types of failures when they do happen. Typically a thrust washer failure occurs from a aftermarket pressure plate. There is a few who debate even OEM pressure plate and clutch in action on a cold car causes wear, I am not one of those.
To me this failure is pretty crazy and there is a missing bit of information that maybe only the previous owner is aware of.
To me this failure is pretty crazy and there is a missing bit of information that maybe only the previous owner is aware of.
#34
Originally Posted by Habitforming
Probably he disabled the clutch interlock switch, allowing you to start the car without depressing the clutch pedal, which is what puts pressure on that thrust washer. Most countries outside of the USA don't require them, but of course with all of our idiots & lawyers, that is another price we have to pay.
Or maybe I am missing who the the he is, Scott or the PO
#35
I have seen this in other engines where the person always has the clutch in when at stop lights, train crossings(long train) etc. I don't use the clutch until I have to. I got a buddy that has replaced his throwout bearing three times because he rests his left foot on the clutch peddel driving down the road. LOL
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#36
I have seen this in other engines where the person always has the clutch in when at stop lights, train crossings(long train) etc. I don't use the clutch until I have to. I got a buddy that has replaced his throwout bearing three times because he rests his left foot on the clutch peddel driving down the road. LOL
ROD
ROD
#37
Not sure I'll do it, but I guess it sounds reasonable to me. Again, he didn't say it was necessary, but to be safe, it might not be a bad idea.
#38
Originally Posted by rrounds' timestamp='1442176137' post='23745683
I have seen this in other engines where the person always has the clutch in when at stop lights, train crossings(long train) etc. I don't use the clutch until I have to. I got a buddy that has replaced his throwout bearing three times because he rests his left foot on the clutch peddel driving down the road. LOL
ROD
ROD
#39
The builder didn't say anything about avoiding riding the clutch?
#40
Originally Posted by jetboater' timestamp='1442150500' post='23745379
Glad you got it fixed!
Could you share the suggestion Scott gave you to try to avoid it happening again?
Thanks!
Could you share the suggestion Scott gave you to try to avoid it happening again?
Thanks!
Not sure I'll do it, but I guess it sounds reasonable to me. Again, he didn't say it was necessary, but to be safe, it might not be a bad idea.