SyntheticBlinkerFluid Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Broke the clutch free on the GL. First day in a long time where it wasn't slimy out and I had some free time. Took it out on the street, pushed and held the clutch pedal in, and mashed on the gas a few times, it broke free, but it slips bad when engaging in 1st gear. My dad said that would be from all the rust and would be like that for a little while. I was told when I first got it, that the clutch slipped a little. Hopefully it will last a little while longer before it gives out. The list of things to do yet before it is roadable: New Master Cylinder Plugs Wires Cap and Rotor Tires Oil Change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fj401968 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Broke the clutch free on the GL. First day in a long time where it wasn't slimy out and I had some free time. Took it out on the street, pushed and held the clutch pedal in, and mashed on the gas a few times, it broke free, but it slips bad when engaging in 1st gear. My dad said that would be from all the rust and would be like that for a little while. I was told when I first got it, that the clutch slipped a little. Hopefully it will last a little while longer before it gives out. The list of things to do yet before it is roadable: New Master Cylinder Plugs Wires Cap and Rotor Tires Oil Change. I got my '87 GL wagon about 5000 miles ago with a slipping clutch. Today, it is still getting me to and from work even though it is weak. I'm trying to decide if I should have a clutch shop do it for a little over $200 more than parts or limp along until I have time to do it myself and save money as well as have the opportunity to clean up the engine and do a few other engine maintenace things like oil pump, water pump and fixing oil leaks. At any rate the clutch should keep limping you along for a bit longer if you go easy. Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntheticBlinkerFluid Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 I got my '87 GL wagon about 5000 miles ago with a slipping clutch. Today, it is still getting me to and from work even though it is weak. I'm trying to decide if I should have a clutch shop do it for a little over $200 more than parts or limp along until I have time to do it myself and save money as well as have the opportunity to clean up the engine and do a few other engine maintenace things like oil pump, water pump and fixing oil leaks. At any rate the clutch should keep limping you along for a bit longer if you go easy. Tracy Yeah, I think that's what I'm going to do, I just want it for good gas mileage between work. I'll use my Crown Vic for the heavy duty traveling. I've never dealt with a slipping clutch before, but my dad has numerous times, so he's given me some tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 adjust the clutch cable and see if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntheticBlinkerFluid Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 adjust the clutch cable and see if that helps Thanks, I may take a look at that tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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