my clutch snapped
08-22-2008, 11:43 PM
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that looks horrible.. is the dealer really covering that? i thought clutches were pretty hard to get warranty coverage, seeing as its wear and tear.
i have 60k on my car on the same clutch and it seems absolutely fine, no slips, no change since the car was new. 18k is amazing.
i have 60k on my car on the same clutch and it seems absolutely fine, no slips, no change since the car was new. 18k is amazing.
these pictures were sent to the mazda regional manger for service or something like that by my local mazda. its looking like this is going to try to be pinned on me but, i think its kind of ridiculous considering my car is under warranty and only has 18000 miles and is all stock :\
08-23-2008, 12:07 AM
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Or yours could be the catalyst that makes Mazda sit up and take notice an issue a recall for all of us. Wouldn't that be cool. 
I've been around automotive shops since I was in my teens, and I'm 44.I have NEVER seen anything that looks like that. It almost seems as though the transmission was beginning to twist a little.
I am NO expert, however this is what I see.
You probably have a defective clutch assembly, which was warped to begin with. When the tranny and clutch assembly were put together the bolts were over torqued to compensate and over time they have tried to correct the warp and which in turn would twist the transmission.
That's covered. Period. If I were you..I'd basically tell them nicely that you plan on getting a second opinion if it doesn't go your way, and do it.
Good luck.
I've been around automotive shops since I was in my teens, and I'm 44.I have NEVER seen anything that looks like that. It almost seems as though the transmission was beginning to twist a little.
I am NO expert, however this is what I see.
You probably have a defective clutch assembly, which was warped to begin with. When the tranny and clutch assembly were put together the bolts were over torqued to compensate and over time they have tried to correct the warp and which in turn would twist the transmission.
That's covered. Period. If I were you..I'd basically tell them nicely that you plan on getting a second opinion if it doesn't go your way, and do it.
Good luck.
08-23-2008, 12:15 AM
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Or yours could be the catalyst that makes Mazda sit up and take notice an issue a recall for all of us. Wouldn't that be cool.
I've been around automotive shops since I was in my teens, and I'm 44.I have NEVER seen anything that looks like that. It almost seems as though the transmission was beginning to twist a little.
I am NO expert, however this is what I see.
You probably have a defective clutch assembly, which was warped to begin with. When the tranny and clutch assembly were put together the bolts were over torqued to compensate and over time they have tried to correct the warp and which in turn would twist the transmission.
That's covered. Period. If I were you..I'd basically tell them nicely that you plan on getting a second opinion if it doesn't go your way, and do it.
Good luck.
I've been around automotive shops since I was in my teens, and I'm 44.I have NEVER seen anything that looks like that. It almost seems as though the transmission was beginning to twist a little.
I am NO expert, however this is what I see.
You probably have a defective clutch assembly, which was warped to begin with. When the tranny and clutch assembly were put together the bolts were over torqued to compensate and over time they have tried to correct the warp and which in turn would twist the transmission.
That's covered. Period. If I were you..I'd basically tell them nicely that you plan on getting a second opinion if it doesn't go your way, and do it.
Good luck.
08-23-2008, 08:30 AM
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yeah, there must have been a defect from the start that got gradually worse untill whatever was coming out of place finally snapped out. either way this is definately a materials/manufacturing defect i have an appointment at 3pm tomorrow and im going to give them HELL about this because this should NOT HAPPEN. as much as ive loved mazda RX cars my whole life im going to be beefing it with mazda if they try to tell me this is my fault.
oh this is so your fault. stop crying.
08-23-2008, 10:45 AM
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^^^ the yellow RX-7?! 
08-23-2008, 12:47 PM
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I can't take seriously a kid who pretentds to own an RX-7 and an RX-8 when we all know they are your DAD'S cars.
Also, I find it even HARDER to believe a kid who ran his mouth a while back and when he was called out at a local meet, CRIED in front of the entire group.
I find it even HARDER to take seriously someone who won't listen to advice given and continues to ask for an answer when one has already been provided.
grow up stealth, learn to drive. Good luck on that clutch
Also, I find it even HARDER to believe a kid who ran his mouth a while back and when he was called out at a local meet, CRIED in front of the entire group.
I find it even HARDER to take seriously someone who won't listen to advice given and continues to ask for an answer when one has already been provided.
grow up stealth, learn to drive. Good luck on that clutch
08-23-2008, 12:48 PM
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A clutch braket will not cause that problem.
A blown clutch like that will cause undue pressure on the bracket and cause it too fail.
Root cause is in the clutch area or driver.
A blown clutch like that will cause undue pressure on the bracket and cause it too fail.
Root cause is in the clutch area or driver.
08-23-2008, 12:51 PM
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Oh c'mon Stealthfox, they are only ribbing you a little. Good luck with the car, and let us know what you find out. You may end up helping us all. Why do you think there seems to be such a keen interest in this?
This entire forum is based on other's discoveries, problems, knowledge that has been passed on to help others. Thats why most are so adamant about searching. Rarely does something come up that has not already been discovered, corrected, or someone has taken the initiative to correct. That clutch bracket is a prime example.
Just relax and giggle, it'll do ya good. All is done in good fun.
OUCH JEDI! Make me eat my words why dont ya!
This entire forum is based on other's discoveries, problems, knowledge that has been passed on to help others. Thats why most are so adamant about searching. Rarely does something come up that has not already been discovered, corrected, or someone has taken the initiative to correct. That clutch bracket is a prime example.
Just relax and giggle, it'll do ya good. All is done in good fun.
OUCH JEDI! Make me eat my words why dont ya!
08-23-2008, 01:55 PM
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I can't take seriously a kid who pretentds to own an RX-7 and an RX-8 when we all know they are your DAD'S cars.
Also, I find it even HARDER to believe a kid who ran his mouth a while back and when he was called out at a local meet, CRIED in front of the entire group.
I find it even HARDER to take seriously someone who won't listen to advice given and continues to ask for an answer when one has already been provided.
grow up stealth, learn to drive. Good luck on that clutch
Also, I find it even HARDER to believe a kid who ran his mouth a while back and when he was called out at a local meet, CRIED in front of the entire group.
I find it even HARDER to take seriously someone who won't listen to advice given and continues to ask for an answer when one has already been provided.
grow up stealth, learn to drive. Good luck on that clutch
you can think what you'd like, i dont care what you belive about my rx7 frankly, but i can definately tell your upset about something or else you wouldnt care SO MUCH about my business.
and what are you talking about listening to advice and asking for an answer??????? are you not paying attention to what ive been posting??? theres no more questions i posted a bunch of pictures showing i had a complete clutch failure and im going to be posting updates on whats going to happen with it.
you seem busy trying to prove a point because your upset about your ***** size or something??
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08-23-2008, 02:07 PM
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that last line was classic for a guy who earlier stated:
either way you blew up your clutch because you can't drive. Best of luck with the repairs.
You're right, the thread title of "My clutch snapped"should have told us it was your dad's. 
either way you blew up your clutch because you can't drive. Best of luck with the repairs.
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i havent claimed to own an rx8
08-23-2008, 02:12 PM
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oh god forbid stone me for it 
get a life jedi geek, i dont need your uninformed opinions on what happened to my clutch and to everyone else you look like an idiot for hijacking my thread inflating it with your personal rants
people want to read a thread about my clutch, not your immature bickering
get a life jedi geek, i dont need your uninformed opinions on what happened to my clutch and to everyone else you look like an idiot for hijacking my thread inflating it with your personal rantspeople want to read a thread about my clutch, not your immature bickering
08-23-2008, 02:13 PM
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oh god forbid stone me for it get a life jedi geek, i dont need your uninformed opinions on what happened to my clutch and to everyone else you look like an idiot for hijacking my thread inflating it with your personal rants
people want to read a thread about my clutch, not your immature bickering
get a life jedi geek, i dont need your uninformed opinions on what happened to my clutch and to everyone else you look like an idiot for hijacking my thread inflating it with your personal rantspeople want to read a thread about my clutch, not your immature bickering
08-23-2008, 02:16 PM
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hehe you seem plenty intrested looking at the amount of posting youve done here
there will be updates in a few hours after i go back to the shop where everything is taken apart
there will be updates in a few hours after i go back to the shop where everything is taken apart
08-23-2008, 02:16 PM
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what r u talking about the rx7 is mine...and i havent claimed to own an rx8. im not sure how you think you know what is mine better than i do...
you can think what you'd like, i dont care what you belive about my rx7 frankly, but i can definately tell your upset about something or else you wouldnt care SO MUCH about my business.
and what are you talking about listening to advice and asking for an answer??????? are you not paying attention to what ive been posting??? theres no more questions i posted a bunch of pictures showing i had a complete clutch failure and im going to be posting updates on whats going to happen with it.
you seem busy trying to prove a point because your upset about your ***** size or something??
you can think what you'd like, i dont care what you belive about my rx7 frankly, but i can definately tell your upset about something or else you wouldnt care SO MUCH about my business.
and what are you talking about listening to advice and asking for an answer??????? are you not paying attention to what ive been posting??? theres no more questions i posted a bunch of pictures showing i had a complete clutch failure and im going to be posting updates on whats going to happen with it.
you seem busy trying to prove a point because your upset about your ***** size or something??
you cried at a car meet?? i would not worry about anyone ***** size...
btw,, do i need to link you the clutch pedal bracket thread. and the solutions to the problems threads...
all those posts and dont know how to search..
please go back to the rx7 forums. as we are to old here to understand this crying at a car meet thing..
your avatar pretty much covers your knowledge base.
beers
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08-23-2008, 06:03 PM
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okay so i checked out the car today and the clutch bracket appears to be okay 
very strange...a regional engineer is going to be checking my car out monday to determine what happened.
very strange...a regional engineer is going to be checking my car out monday to determine what happened.
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