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Old 03-08-2007, 05:48 PM
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Clutch...bye bye

Well, got out of baseball practice today, low and behold, I couldnt get the truck in reverse. After I finally made it the the lockerroom, it was hardly grabbing at all. Took a shower and got in my truck to go home. I had it in first gear, pushed the clutch and started it... Well, it rolled about five foot then bucked to a start. Im thinking about a SBC or Luk... What would be the best for my money. I think I might just go ahead and put a OEM clutch back on it, since Im about to sell it, but arent OEM parts just about as expensive as aftermarket???

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Old 03-08-2007, 06:32 PM
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You should be able to get a stock clutch for $200 or $300. A SBC or Luk either one will be more than that. My buddy had good luck out of a napa clutch. It sounds to me like your slave cylinder has just gone out though, unless your clutch has been slipping.

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Old 03-08-2007, 06:42 PM
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I dont know to much about clutchs, so I wouldnt know. All I know is that i can push the clutch in, and not be able to put it in gear. I didnt slip the clutch very much, maby enough times to count on one hand... What now???
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sounds like a slave cylinder to me also
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Yep thats what happened on an old F150 of ours, headed out to Jordan lake. About 2 miles from the ramp, pushing in the clutch did absolutely nothing. Had to start it in 4WD low, got it up to 4 wheel high, then finally 2 wheel high, and limped home (that was a long trip...), and somehow, somehow, we didn't have to come to a complete stop, and made it home safely.

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Does the clutch hold fine once you are in gear, and going? If it does, then your slave cylinder is VERY likely your problem. They go out every so often.

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Yeas, The truck holds tight when in gear. So, this slave cylinder is going to put me back about how much money, and can a local mechanic put it in. Also, how long will it take? Thanks Guys!!!
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I think the hydraulics from Southbend is just over $200. Really easy to do, I think a total of 5 bolts, and one electrical connection.
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4 bolts, 2 on the cylinder and 2 hold the resivware. 1 clip on the clutch pedal and the mastercylinder is a twist in through the firewall. and SBC's upgraded hydrolics are just over 200. I'd say its a good 30-1hour job depending on how much of a contourtionist you are.
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If your getting rid of it just go to your local auto parts house and get a new one cheap. Don't see the need to drop $200 and get rid of it.
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If it is the clutch call up Dan at ValAir, he will get you fixed up! I would really suggest one, they are great clutches and you can't beat them for the money. Mine is putting up to all of my abuse on a daily basis and has great driving manners, and again all for a VERY good price
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i agree ,i love my valair clutch!!!!
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clutch

My bro got the stock slave from mopar for $125 but he put in himself not that hard but if clutch valair is good for a street clutch not pulling if ever planned which to sig doesent seemed to be planned
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Originally Posted by jd4440
valair is good for a street clutch not pulling if ever planned which to sig doesent seemed to be planned
Is any single disk good for pulling?
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if you have an auto zone around you, they had the hydualics pretty cheap


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