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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Clutch Release Issue

I seem to be having an issue with my clutch and I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I just had my transmission rebuilt under warranty (the shifting forks were broken - the shift between 1st and 2nd gear grinded at high rpms).
I have noticed that my clutch release point is really high now. I start driving it, and it's fine at first, but as I continue driving, the pressure seems to push my clutch out a lot further than usual. The clutch seems to literally push back considerably more as I continue driving it.

The clutch itself doesn't seem to slip more than it should, but for some reason the pressure seems to be quite a bit more when releasing the clutch in all gears causing my release point to almost be 1-2" before it's fully disengaged. It never did this before the transmission got rebuilt. I saw the TSB for the clutch release issue, but I was wondering if there was anything else it could be? I've never owned a MT before, but from what I've read this doesn't sound like a clutch wearing issue. Also, since it seems to drive fine once I start it up for a bit, I would assume it's not clutch wear, but I could be completely off. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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you could always take it back to the dealer with your concern. or get someone else to drive it... there may be no problem at all

but generally a high engage/disengage is a sign of a worn clutch
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