# Clutch...?
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [September 13, 2005, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985 "2005-09-13T06:36:30Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@SVshine03](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVshine03)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2005, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/1 "2005-09-13T06:36:30Z")
The last few days I have been having trouble starting my car even though the clutch is fully in. I have to release it then kinda force it down before the car starts. Going into 3rd it sounds like I’m grinding through gears even though the clutch all the way in. Any suggestions?
My only guess is the clutch is F-ed…How hard is it to replace a clutch on your own? And should I even bother or just bring it somewhere?
Thanks guys 🙂
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### Author:  [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2005, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/2 "2005-09-13T06:47:28Z")
> [@SVshine03](#):
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> The last few days I have been having trouble starting my car even though the clutch is fully in. I have to release it then kinda force it down before the car starts. Going into 3rd it sounds like I’m grinding through gears even though the clutch all the way in. Any suggestions?
>
> My only guess is the clutch is F-ed…How hard is it to replace a clutch on your own? And should I even bother or just bring it somewhere?
>
> Thanks guys 🙂
sounds like you need a chevy… :booty:
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### Author:  [@Dominator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dominator)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2005, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/3 "2005-09-13T18:05:54Z")
need more information. If your ever by Carnegie I will check it out for free.
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### Author:  [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2005, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/4 "2005-09-13T18:25:15Z")
spec v?
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### Author:  [@SMort38](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SMort38)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2005, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/5 "2005-09-13T19:47:43Z")
There is a fuel pump recall on those. if you havent had it done it will have trouble starting… that doesnt help your third gear situation though.
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### Author:  [@SVshine03](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVshine03)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/6 "2005-09-14T05:05:17Z")
Yeah its a spec v - - When was the recall? I never heard about that … It sucks cause I just got the damn thing. Then again it did have 2 other owners that probably beat the snot out of it…Thanks for the help 🙂
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### Author:  [@SMort38](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SMort38)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/7 "2005-09-14T05:45:06Z")
i dont know when the recall was. actually there are a few of them on that car. but i think theyre free. just schedule an appointment and theyll take care of it
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### Author:  [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/8 "2005-09-14T05:45:52Z")
> [@SMort38](#):
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> i dont know when the recall was. actually there are a few of them on that car. but i think theyre free. just schedule an appointment and theyll take care of it
all knowledgeable spec v guru
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### Author:  [@SMort38](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SMort38)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/9 "2005-09-14T05:48:48Z")
> [@BlkP42E](#):
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> all knowledgeable spec v guru
DIAF
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### Author:  [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/10 "2005-09-14T05:58:00Z")
Having same problem with the F150. If it’s got a hydraulic clutch and slave cylinder, and grinding going into third gear the clutch slave cylinder is likely the culprit.
It’s like the clutch is “partially engaged” because the slave cylinder is not fully compressing the pressure plate assy.
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### Author:  [@SVshine03](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVshine03)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/11 "2005-09-14T06:00:11Z")
> [@JackdUp](#):
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> Having same problem with the F150. If it’s got a hydraulic clutch and slave cylinder, and grinding going into third gear the clutch slave cylinder is likely the culprit.
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> It’s like the clutch is “partially engaged” because the slave cylinder is not fully compressing the pressure plate assy.
How easily is it to fix on my own or am I just gonna have to suck this up and bring it somewhere?
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### Author:  [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/12 "2005-09-14T06:01:24Z")
> [@SMort38](#):
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> DIAF
🤣🤣
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### Author:  [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/13 "2005-09-14T06:38:46Z")
> [@SVshine03](#):
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> How easily is it to fix on my own or am I just gonna have to suck this up and bring it somewhere?
Try bleeding the clutch hydraulic system before going anywhere. It could just be an air bubble or something trivial. This process is similar to bleeding brakes but in a much more confined space, usually.
If the slave cylinder is fubar, you’re going to end up taking the tranny out of (apparently) a front wheel drive car…
Do you have:
1. a shop manual for the vehicle
2. many jack stands
3. two hydraulic floor jacks
4. an engine hoist
5. a friend that will unquestioningly help
6. a dry garage to work in (I don’t recommend doing this kind of thing outdoors)
7. a good selection of mechanic’s tools and an Advanced Auto nearby to rent tools you don’t have (clutch alignment tools, etc.)
8. mechanical inclination
If yes to all the above, then you could probably do this.
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### Author:  [@SVshine03](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVshine03)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/14 "2005-09-14T07:26:42Z")
well 4 out of 8 isn’t bad…Guess I will be takin it somewhere if your first suggestion doesn’t work – Thanks
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### Author:  [@traydogg6969](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/traydogg6969)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/15 "2005-09-14T08:42:33Z")
shag will agree with me on this one sell the rustang :kekegay:
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### Author:  [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/16 "2005-09-14T08:47:49Z")
[http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/february04/240sr/](http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/february04/240sr/)
_Next, bleed the hydraulic clutch. This is a pretty big pain in the ass with the clutch dampening box in place. We discovered this after trying to bleed the clutch several times unsuccessfully. The clutch damper box is bolted to the underbody of the car and runs from the clutch master cylinder hard line into the clutch slave cylinder. The box is there to eliminate clutch pedal vibration and pulsation; but makes bleeding the clutch damn near impossible since it is very prone to trapping air._
Less frustration if you just take it somewhere…
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### Author:  [@SVshine03](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SVshine03)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/17 "2005-09-14T11:58:59Z")
I’m not touchin this then…Thanks for all the info I appreciate it
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### Author:  [@Dominator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dominator)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/18 "2005-09-14T17:00:58Z")
What, am I invisable. Bring car to me.
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### Author:  [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/19 "2005-09-14T17:07:05Z")
she is from Bethleham PA :doh:
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### Author:  [@Dominator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dominator)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2005, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch/176985/20 "2005-09-14T20:56:28Z")
how the fook did she end up on here then?
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