Madcat Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hey folks. This past Friday we got slammed with a nice snowstorm. I couldnt drive in 4WD because of a torn CV boot. Im still waiting for the boot in the mail. Managed to crash into a concrete barrier too! Ill have some pics up eventually. After many fishtails and donuts, I mustve burned something because a friend and me smelled something awful. Im suspecting either the tranny fluid or the clutch material. When I tried to shift, I couldnt get into any gears, even with clutch pedal completely down. I had to get into gear with the engine off to move anywhere. When I would start to move I would hear and feel chattering, although I couldnt figure out if it was the tranny or the rear diff. Its been 3 days since, so Im gonna go out and see if the car is still movable. Im hoping the clutch has some life in it still, was HARDLY abused these past 20 years until I got my hands on it. Fortunately I bought before my MT-90 fluids, so I can at least change the fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Sounds like you burned the clutch pretty good. Did it smell like hot metal or hot brakes? That's what burnt clutch smells like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I couldnt get into any gears, even with clutch pedal completely down. Sounds like a major failure, not just fried clutch. Could be a problem with the pressure plate or you could have lost one of the clutch friction pads or something. I'm afraid you will have to open it up and take a look. The good news is that you can replace everything in the bell housing for about $300. How old is this clutch? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 yup, 3rd that, sounds like a well fried clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Slickie Poo, you been hitting the eggnog?? Hard?? I said... Sounds like a major failure, not just fried clutch. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Slickie Poo, you been hitting the eggnog?? Hard??I said... B yes, not egg nog but mister daniels. and yes, possible major failure, but i think he just toasted the clutch...... i would need to SMELL it before i could decide lmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismojunky Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 sounds like the clutch go to your local part store and get a full clutch kit (pressure plate everything) and install it your self or get some one to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 One other thing to check is the slave cylinder. It's possible you're not getting enough pressure to release the clutch so you can get it into gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91PathSE Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 http://www.clutchcityonline.com/products/06-042.shtml 165 bucks for the whole kit....I bought a kit for a maxima...awesome price, fast shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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