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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:07 AM
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Adjusting clutch grab point?

I accidentally dumped the clutch last week and ever since then I've noticed that grabbing point for the pedal is definitely a little too high for my liking. Obviously that comes with normal wear and tear but it's noticeably higher. Is there a way to adjust the clutch cable or something to lower the grab point? How would I go about doing that? Not looking to get a whole new clutch installed so...yeah. Thanks
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 12:15 PM
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There is no cable to adjust. The clutch is hydraulic.

If the clutch started acting up after you dumped it, it's more likely the clutch it's self rather than the hydraulic system.
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 06:19 PM
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What happens if you

go up a hill in 3rd and floor the gas pedal?

Or in 4th or 5th on the freeway?

Does the tach go faster, while the car does not?
Old Mar 7, 2016 | 04:37 AM
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Did you dump the clutch with engine at high rpm and then take off? Or did you just stall?
Old Mar 7, 2016 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dwapenyi
Did you dump the clutch with engine at high rpm and then take off? Or did you just stall?
High rpm dump. Wheel spin and everything lol
Old Mar 7, 2016 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by homeofbacon
High rpm dump. Wheel spin and everything lol
Now you may need a new clutch. LOL
Old Mar 7, 2016 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Rit
Now you may need a new clutch. LOL
I pretty much figured that but I wanted to see if I could avoid it. Oh well.
Old Mar 7, 2016 | 06:35 AM
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How many miles on the car? My first 98 maxima I bought at 30k miles and was replaced at 150k miles when she started slipping in 5th.

My present 98 I30 which I bought at 155K miles, the clutch finally wore out at 200K miles.
No clutch dumping high rpm moves for me, but somewhat aggressive driving at times
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