IgS

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hiya, just wondering if there is an actual warranty for the 6 speed tranny guys to replace the clutch or the flywheel. considering the dealer can just say that the problem is because of misuse.

was curious about that because i feel like my engagement point is much lower then it was 7K miles ago. car is at 28K I dont drive the car that hard, and i try and push it in all the way every time i shift, but lately it feels like i MUST floor the clutch in order to shift the gear......but i might be imagining things.....

-IgS

bixmaxxx

AFAIK, clutch is a wear item and probably not covered. Don't know about the flywheel.

IgS

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D'oohh

2k2kev

that's not necessarily true... if you can make an argument that you've never abused it they'll have to investigate. The problem comes when they get it apart and again tell you "it's from normal wear"... then you have to decide if you want to fight it based on how long you can be without your car. Once they get it apart they kind of have you by the bells. If you can be without a car for a few weeks AND if you really didn't abuse it then you should be able to get them to replace it under warranty...

granted all this assumes you didn't really abuse it and they won't find wear from abnormal abuse when they open it. If they open it and there's apparent wear or if there's other evidence you push your car (aftermarket intake/exhaust, stickers for performance products, time slips on your passenger seat, etc) then you're screwed.

my02black6spdSE

if your engagement point is lower then it was, that means your clutch is acutally tightening itself?

When clutches start to go the engagement point get's higher or near the end of the pedal travel coming back up towards the driver. This is opposite of what you described.

If you have to floor it more then normal to get it in gear, check to see if you are low on clutch fluid. When you look make sure you take the cap off. Put some newspaper under the car when you park and check for fluid loss.
Seeing that you are still under warranty, I would bring it in and explain to them what is happening.

IgS

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sweet thanks man!!!!

kratz74

They replaced my clutch at 24K under warranty. No guff at all. I had the typical clutch chatter.