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Do I need a new clutch?

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  1. AlphaBoy

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    #1 AlphaBoy, Dec 10, 2010
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    Yesterday I drove my car and for the first time I hit it hard (kinda!) Well after "hitting" it hard for one gear ONLY the clutch pedal felt loose and it's 3/4 stuck to the floor. I carefully drove back home and stopped at a traffic light and noticed that when I step on the clutch some kind of smoke shows from underneath the car (When I hit the clutch only, 2 seconds after hitting the clutch; No smoke). I checked the fluid and it was not full, I could say half or a little bit more; Should I refill it?
    So I think it's a fried clutch? Correct me if I'm wrong please..
    Also I have google'd "F360 Clutch Kit" and there's NO WAY I am buying a stock one because it's so expensive for me. I found a nice/cheaper one at VR called "Clutch Masters FX200" anyone heard about it? I like the idea of the "Stronger than the OEM one by %45"
    Thanks a lot!

    P.S: How much for a clutch change at the States? I mean labour only, no dealer.
     
  2. AlphaBoy

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    #2 AlphaBoy, Dec 10, 2010
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    OK here's an update, I just went to check the car and the oil drops I was talking about.. I think it's a tranny leak right? Here's a pic..

    LINK: (View in full size if the pic is not clear)

    http://yfrog.com/5bimg0365ej

    If it's a transmission leak, does this cause the clutch pedal to stuck? How hard is to refill the tranny oil? Do I have to change the clutch kit with leak or no leak?

    Please share some comments and thoughts.
    Thanks in advance!
     
  3. Ingenere

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    I assume you have a manual, not F1. If there is a leak and now the clutch pedal sticks, it sounds like hydraulic fluid.
     
  4. AlphaBoy

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    Correct sir. I have a manual, sorry I forgot to mention that.
    Sorry hydraulic fluid? Is that the fluid reservoir you're talking about located at the front compartment? If yes, I already checked it, it's a little bit above half.
     
  5. mrpcar

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    It could be the thrust bearing seal, or the hydraulic junction union block mounted right next to the transmission which is known to crack and leak.
     
  6. AlphaBoy

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    Thanks for the inputs. Keep them coming please!
     
  7. sidned

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    Hydraulic junction union block gets my vote. Ferrari issued an updated version which was fitted to my 360, but at my last service even this version had started to crack! Hill Engineering in the UK do an upgraded version (as well as better suspension ball-joints which I have fitted front and back) which I would recommend. It's a simple item to change, but you'll need to bleed the system afterwards.
     
  8. Ingenere

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    Do you need an SD2 to bleed it?
     
  9. AlphaBoy

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    Thanks for the info.
    What do you mean by "Bleed the System"? Please explain.
     
  10. mrpcar

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    On the manual transmission car the bleeding takes place the old fashion way. Someone push the pedal to the floor while you open the bleeder valve and then close the valve. Release the pedal and then press again while you bleed, over and over again until no more air bubble comes out.
     
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  12. AlphaBoy

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    Thanks a lot Robin.
     

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