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'79 308 Clutch Issues

Discussion in '308/328' started by Scottc, Sep 23, 2016.

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  1. Scottc

    Scottc Karting

    Jan 15, 2006
    81
    New York, NY
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    Scott Coverley
    #1 Scottc, Sep 23, 2016
    Hi-I have had zero issues with the clutch including no slippage and use the car infrequently. Last weekend I started the car up, pushed in the clutch which feels the same way it always has and I cant get the car in gear. If I have the car in gear and engage the clutch is also doesn't work, i.e the clutch doesn't engage and car starts moving. Any thoughts?

    Scott
     
  2. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED Lifetime Rossa

    Jan 11, 2001
    26,822
    30°30'40" N 97°35'41" W (Texas)
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    Steve Magnusson
    #2 Steve Magnusson, Sep 23, 2016
    Sounds like the clutch disk is rusted/frozen/stuck to the flywheel or pressure plate surface. If you can get it started in gear (and moving), pushing the clutch in and jumping on the brakes might break it loose (but this is a bit dangerous so proceed at your own risk).
     
  3. pad

    pad Formula 3

    Sep 30, 2004
    1,426
    Tequesta, FL
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    Paul Delatush
    #3 pad, Sep 23, 2016
    I had the same problem last week. To solve, I did the following: Engaged the emergency brake, put my foot on the brakes, put the car in gear and then started the car. In my case, the clutch immediately popped free. No more issues.
     

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