6MT operating question!
04-16-2012, 08:59 PM
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Normally the bearing is pretty inexpensive, but we are talking Mercedes here!
The real cost in clutch stuff is the labor to drop the tranny (or at least that's what I'm assuming as a worst case. Some cars are easier than others, of course. I didn't pay attention to what it might take the last time I was under my car so I don't really know, but that's why I had erred on the side of replacing the clutch while they were there. As I said, I thought about it a little and thought that was extreme. The throwout bearing is always replaced with the rest of the clutch because it's stupid to go to all that trouble and not replace a relatively inexpensive part that's hard to get to while you're there. I really don't know if they are as fragile as they used to be (or at least my old VW's was supposed to be 
). That was the first car I ever worked on and the word I heard then was that were not that stout. Since then, I try not to keep my clutch in when I don't have to. My wife wonders why I don't keep the clutch in at stop lights! I guess some impressions die hard!
From what MBF says about running up to redline without slipping, his clutch sounds ok. I might assume that if his slave was leaking as bad as it sounds like his system is, it would slip more from fluid on the clutch so it's sounding more like his master (or less likely - a leak in the line to the slave).
I can't remember ever having a problem with the clutch on ANY of my cars (race or street). I like to think I treat it well, but I know I can always do better. Maybe I worry for nothing! I just know I don't want to replace one!
The real cost in clutch stuff is the labor to drop the tranny (or at least that's what I'm assuming as a worst case. Some cars are easier than others, of course. I didn't pay attention to what it might take the last time I was under my car so I don't really know, but that's why I had erred on the side of replacing the clutch while they were there. As I said, I thought about it a little and thought that was extreme. The throwout bearing is always replaced with the rest of the clutch because it's stupid to go to all that trouble and not replace a relatively inexpensive part that's hard to get to while you're there. I really don't know if they are as fragile as they used to be (or at least my old VW's was supposed to be ). That was the first car I ever worked on and the word I heard then was that were not that stout. Since then, I try not to keep my clutch in when I don't have to. My wife wonders why I don't keep the clutch in at stop lights! I guess some impressions die hard!From what MBF says about running up to redline without slipping, his clutch sounds ok. I might assume that if his slave was leaking as bad as it sounds like his system is, it would slip more from fluid on the clutch so it's sounding more like his master (or less likely - a leak in the line to the slave).
I can't remember ever having a problem with the clutch on ANY of my cars (race or street). I like to think I treat it well, but I know I can always do better. Maybe I worry for nothing! I just know I don't want to replace one!
04-16-2012, 09:34 PM
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My wrx came with everything wrong with it including a bad clutch (terrible electrical smell). You are actually supposed to use a chisel to remove the tranny... 
It was a great car other than that.
Here is some eye candy.. Yes the typical garage picture I usually post,
It was a great car other than that. Here is some eye candy.. Yes the typical garage picture I usually post,
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04-17-2012, 02:45 PM
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Does anyone know if the transmission master cylinder shares the same reservoir as the brake fluid? I looked at the brake fluid tank and couldnt really figure it out. I am trying to attempt to bleed the system. Also I can not find any information on all data for any steps to take (bleeding system, replacing parts, etc) just the time it takes... .
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04-20-2012, 10:41 PM
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Me, too!! We should be concerned about how the air could have gotten in the system, but for now, just enjoy the fact that your car runs great and you fixed it! 
04-21-2012, 09:04 PM
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e36 318i, 2004 sti
The hydraulic clutch is supplied with fluid from the brake fluid? No brake fluid= no brakes or clutch... No tranny fluid= bad sounds at shifts..
