Clutch slipping??

98stangman · 12-25-2007, 05:53 PM

The car runs fine in a straight line but when you give power around a turn it seems like the clutch slips. Start smelling the good old clutch smell. When it idles it has a lil squeaking noise but if you push the clutch pedal just a bit it goes away. I have been told this is the throw-out bearing. Will this cause the slip. I also had gears installed a while back and wondered if maybe they might be slipping. Any ideas. Keep in mind this is the 3rd clutch in 3 years all installed by the same shop and all had the sqeak. The shop told me the squeak would go away after break in but it never did.

4.6stanger · 12-25-2007, 06:56 PM

Take it to another tranny shop and get their opinion, and tell the shop your using what they said. But IMHO 3 clutches in 3yrs DAMN, id stay away from that shop!

TonyGT · 12-26-2007, 08:29 AM

time for a new clutch man...been there with my old ram clutch.. u can get a centerforce clutch for like $250 they're awesome

**lazer96gt** · 12-26-2007, 12:47 PM

your throw out bearing is bad. this won't cause it to slip though. if you've gone throught 3 clutches that fast, I would say that you have several possible causes. First is that the flywheel has not been resurfaced on any of the clutch installations. second, you have contamination on your flywheel, clutch, or pressure plate. have any leaks? a rear main seal can sometimes make it's way to your clutch. freeze plugs as well. another possible cause is improper down shifting. not to say that you do, but just a possiblity. also just poor quality clutch assemblies. as for the slipping while turning, your LSD could be giving out, but you wouldn't be smelling it though since it is basically sealed except for the vent tube. if your LSD is slipping, then going around a corner under acceleration will cause the inside wheel to spin resulting in raised RPMs and burning tire smell, but not a clutch or carbon smell.

Blown98SN95 · 01-10-2008, 07:15 AM

I used to go thru alot of clutches as well. Then I got the high end Centerforce clutch and the wieghted pressure plate, and have not had no slipping or any problems. It really is a great clutch, just get the double adjustable cable for it and its not to bad to step on.

**lazer96gt** · 01-10-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown98SN95

I used to go thru alot of clutches as well. Then I got the high end Centerforce clutch and the wieghted pressure plate, and have not had no slipping or any problems. It really is a great clutch, just get the double adjustable cable for it and its not to bad to step on.

not to highjack the thread, but how is the high rpm shifting with that weighted Centerforce? does it ever not let go?

Blown98SN95 · 01-10-2008, 10:22 AM

Its a great combo. More grip, with a tougher push thats all.

12-25-2007, 05:53 PM	#1
98stangman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0)	Clutch slipping?? The car runs fine in a straight line but when you give power around a turn it seems like the clutch slips. Start smelling the good old clutch smell. When it idles it has a lil squeaking noise but if you push the clutch pedal just a bit it goes away. I have been told this is the throw-out bearing. Will this cause the slip. I also had gears installed a while back and wondered if maybe they might be slipping. Any ideas. Keep in mind this is the 3rd clutch in 3 years all installed by the same shop and all had the sqeak. The shop told me the squeak would go away after break in but it never did. __________________ MODS: Cobra body kit,98 COBRA 32V Engine,C&L inlet pipe,BBK single blade T/B, Walboro 255 fuel pump, MAC O/R X-pipe,MAC Catback, Steeda x2 Balljoints, Tokiko shocks & Struts,Bullit Shifter & Pedals, FRPP Gears, Cobra Brake Conversion,2003 Cobra Rims,FRPP underdrive pullies, UPR caster/camber plates

12-25-2007, 06:56 PM	#2
4.6stanger Three-hundredths of a second away from it!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 2,498 Trader Rating: (2)	Take it to another tranny shop and get their opinion, and tell the shop your using what they said. But IMHO 3 clutches in 3yrs DAMN, id stay away from that shop! __________________ 2002 Mustang GT-K&N FIPK, Accufab Plenum/ 75mm T-body, Diablosport Predator, 4.10s, Pro 5.0 shifter, Bassani O/r x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Steeda pulleys, Mickey Thompson ET streets, Moser axles, Eibach Sportlines, Hotchkis U/Lca's, 180* t-stat_ best e.t 13.02@103!!!! Soon to come: Weight reduction, weld pro-stars and fox springs.

12-26-2007, 08:29 AM	#3
TonyGT TonyGT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (0)	time for a new clutch man...been there with my old ram clutch.. u can get a centerforce clutch for like $250 they're awesome __________________ Mustang GT 2000 32V powered- 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring v6 3.5

12-26-2007, 12:47 PM	#4
lazer96gt LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,384 Trader Rating: (5)	your throw out bearing is bad. this won't cause it to slip though. if you've gone throught 3 clutches that fast, I would say that you have several possible causes. First is that the flywheel has not been resurfaced on any of the clutch installations. second, you have contamination on your flywheel, clutch, or pressure plate. have any leaks? a rear main seal can sometimes make it's way to your clutch. freeze plugs as well. another possible cause is improper down shifting. not to say that you do, but just a possiblity. also just poor quality clutch assemblies. as for the slipping while turning, your LSD could be giving out, but you wouldn't be smelling it though since it is basically sealed except for the vent tube. if your LSD is slipping, then going around a corner under acceleration will cause the inside wheel to spin resulting in raised RPMs and burning tire smell, but not a clutch or carbon smell. __________________ 96 SVT#6858 of 7496 Click the link below. Inventory updated regularly. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...um_records=100 210-658-6296 or call toll free 1-866-221-1190 Last edited by lazer96gt; 12-26-2007 at 03:44 PM.

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01-10-2008, 07:15 AM	#5
Blown98SN95 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0)	I used to go thru alot of clutches as well. Then I got the high end Centerforce clutch and the wieghted pressure plate, and have not had no slipping or any problems. It really is a great clutch, just get the double adjustable cable for it and its not to bad to step on.

01-10-2008, 10:22 AM	#7
Blown98SN95 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0)	Its a great combo. More grip, with a tougher push thats all.