How to know if the clutch need to be changed? - 6G Celicas Forums

Love6GC

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94 st 105K

Just got a quote: 710$ including parts 200, labor 500 sth.

I think I paid to much for the car $3,000 if the clutch need to be changed soon.

What will happen if the clutch goes really bad?

Thanks

dabbill

#2

buy a clutch kit for 100$ and change it your self.

Supersprynt

#3

Well thats an AWFUL lot to do a clutch change. I think you should definately get at least a second opinion if not a third.

Also, thats LOW mileage for an 94 so 3,000 is definately not too much.

And the easiest way to tell if your clutch is close to on its way out is where in the pedal travel the clutch is engaging. Which means, when your lifting your foot off the clutch, how far can the clutch pedal come up before the car starts moving? If it is almost all the way up and its not moving yet (engaging) then your clutch is pretty worn. If the pedal is close to the floor and you feel the clutch engaging, its newer.

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Love6GC

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-Supersprynt+Jul 13, 2005 - 9:04 PM

QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Jul 13, 2005 - 9:04 PM)

Well thats an AWFUL lot to do a clutch change. I think you should definately get at least a second opinion if not a third.

Also, thats LOW mileage for an 94 so 3,000 is definately not too much.

also windshield cracks+ radio stolen+ driver seat worn out >

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And the easiest way to tell if your clutch is close to on its way out is where in the pedal travel the clutch is engaging. Which means, when your lifting your foot off the clutch, how far can the clutch pedal come up before the car starts moving? If it is almost all the way up and its not moving yet (engaging) then your clutch is pretty worn. If the pedal is close to the floor and you feel the clutch engaging, its newer.
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Thank you very much.

tomazws

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hmm... or, go 2k RPM on second. Then, floor the gas. If your RPM shoots up but the car's not responding (or not as responsive), then your clutch is old and most likely needs replacement. If your RPM needle goes up slowly along with our car's slow acceleration, then don't worry bout it =)

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Illyont

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-tomazws+Jul 14, 2005 - 5:42 PM

QUOTE(tomazws @ Jul 14, 2005 - 5:42 PM)

hmm... or, go 2k RPM on second. Then, floor the gas. If your RPM shoots up but the car's not responding (or not as responsive), then your clutch is old and most likely needs replacement. If your RPM needle goes up slowly along with our car's slow acceleration, then don't worry bout it =)
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I don't know why.. But I really like that description >

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97sccelica

#7

set the parking brake

put it in 1st, and try to get moving

if the car stalls, or starts moving, the clutch is OK

if it continues to rev while hardly moving, then its time to replace it.

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GT4WRC

#8

How much >

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The labour you've been quoted is about the same as I'll be paying - but on the GT4 the entire engine and gearbox has to be pulled out!
$500 for a clutch swap on a FWD car is a rip off - pure and simple >

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Gary

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mr_dude

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-GT4WRC+Jul 15, 2005 - 1:49 PM

QUOTE(GT4WRC @ Jul 15, 2005 - 1:49 PM)

The labour you've been quoted is about the same as I'll be paying - but on the GT4 the entire engine and gearbox has to be pulled out!
$500 for a clutch swap on a FWD car is a rip off - pure and simple >

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Gary
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Yup, I went to the dealership and they wanted 1200. About 900 for labor since the gearbox has to be pulled out. And what's worse, he said our model clutches only last 5-7 years.
The ghetto repair shop wanted 1000.
It's sad because otherwise the car is very well built.

Yeah if you let the clutch all the way out and have no power at the wheels, the clutch is almost done.

Love6GC

#10

-tomazws+Jul 14, 2005 - 5:42 PM

QUOTE(tomazws @ Jul 14, 2005 - 5:42 PM)

hmm... or, go 2k RPM on second. Then, floor the gas. If your RPM shoots up but the car's not responding (or not as responsive), then your clutch is old and most likely needs replacement. If your RPM needle goes up slowly along with our car's slow acceleration, then don't worry bout it =)
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Thanks for the tip. I tried it, it seems my baby still runs strongly if I floor the gas at 2nd. RPM up fast but steady, speed to 35+mph
Tthe clutch point a little bit high from the floor.

By the way, the 6gc at least sounds like a fast car, >

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Love6GC

#11

-97sccelica+Jul 15, 2005 - 11:54 AM

QUOTE(97sccelica @ Jul 15, 2005 - 11:54 AM)

set the parking brake

put it in 1st, and try to get moving

if the car stalls, or starts moving, the clutch is OK

if it continues to rev while hardly moving, then its time to replace it.
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I happened to try this on R gear. >

> It can overcome the parking break.

Love6GC

#12

-mr_dude+Jul 15, 2005 - 5:04 PM

QUOTE(mr_dude @ Jul 15, 2005 - 5:04 PM)

Yeah if you let the clutch all the way out and have no power at the wheels, the clutch is almost done.
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I can still just use the clutch with no gas start the car on a flat road.

So the clutch is still ok, right?

MonsterBOX

#13

can anyone who has changed their clutch on an st put a how-to up on how to do it

Kwanza26

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-MonsterBOX+Jul 16, 2005 - 6:44 PM

QUOTE(MonsterBOX @ Jul 16, 2005 - 6:44 PM)

can anyone who has changed their clutch on an st put a how-to up on how to do it
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Do a search... I wrote step by step instructions one time through PM's to another member here... and it was posted once. Search for it.

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MonsterBOX

#15

been lookin for a while i cant find it

gt2nv

#16

what about a slave cyclinder, how do you know when it needs replaced. i think that mine might be bad, clutch is fine in 1st and 2nd, but started to slip in 3rd - 5th. anyone got any advise?

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