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Craigslist GT4 update: close, but now clutch!

Discussion in '308/328' started by sammyb, Dec 4, 2009.

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  1. sammyb

    sammyb Formula 3

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    #1 sammyb, Dec 4, 2009
    I bet you all thought the infamous Craigslist 308 GT4 had fallen off the face of the earth, but it's still being tinkered on...now by a local F-car expert. Just got a report back...looks like distributors are fine and carbs are way out of whack (just in balancing). Plus the exhaust leak still isn't fixed.

    But here's a new one: the clutch is almost entirely shot. ARRRGGGGH!!!

    I think it was on its last legs, but I had to really ride it getting the car up my hill and then situated on the car dolly.

    So who has the best price these days on clutches? I'm guessing that (without looking at the shop manual) I should probably just pay to have it swapped, rather than doing it myself.
     
  2. eurogt4

    eurogt4 Karting

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    #2 eurogt4, Dec 4, 2009
    Check the adjustment, maybe adjusted too tight
     
  3. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 fatbillybob, Dec 4, 2009
    I have had plates resurfaced all the time. It cost about 20 bucks a plate! Check out any local "friction materials co" like Friction Materials Co 1425 Santa Fe Avenue
    Long Beach, CA 90813-1291
    (562) 436-4224.

    But be very specific with them. Let them know the compressed thickness and uncompressed thickness of the plate and let them know you will send it back to them if it is out of spec. and let them know they will need to grind some of their facing material to get the right spec.. And before they ship it ask them specifically did you check the thicknesses andare they in spec because I'm going to send the plate back to you if it is not. They are good but lazy.

    You can also try fort wayne clutch in indiana
     
  4. 208 GT4

    208 GT4 Formula 3

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    #4 208 GT4, Dec 4, 2009
    In the UK a new clutch for a GT4 is only about £400 fitted, which makes it cheaper than an awful lot of modern cars.
     
  5. blainewest

    blainewest Formula Junior

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    #5 blainewest, Dec 4, 2009
    I've had the clutch on my gt4 replaced and I think the job on these cars is actually easier (labor wise) than a front engined north south configuration in which you may have to drop the tranny. I think a clutch is a relatively simple process on these cars. Good luck.
     
  6. tuttebenne

    tuttebenne F1 Rookie

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    #6 tuttebenne, Dec 4, 2009
    Have to recalibrate to the west coast sense of urgency ;-)
     
  7. chairpilot

    chairpilot Formula 3

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    #7 chairpilot, Dec 4, 2009
    Sammy,

    Looks like I'll be up your way the weekend of Jan 16-17. Will you be around?

    Should I bring some tools!?

    P.S. who's the "local expert"?
     

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