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So I've taken the car out for a couple of small test trips around the 'hood, and I'm finding that the car isn't accelerating like it used to. It does this funky, sort of automatic-tranny type of slipping while in gear. So far only 1st and 2nd (I haven't ventured into the higher gears yet...)
Any ideas as to why the car may be doing this? Otherwise, it everything else seems to be ok.
I don't know how much was taken apart and reassembled, but guesses are:
- Oil on clutch either in assembly or from a leaky seal (CAS or crank seal maybe?)
- Clutch pedal needs to be adjusted
- Pressure plate is worn down.
Hmm, when you're accelerating in 2nd does it feel like the the clutch slips slightly for a couple of seconds, then catches and you accelerate normally? If so that's exactly whats been happening with mine since I bought it.
Go drive it up a hill and short shift from 2nd to 5th. If RPMs jump and the car doesn't it's slipping. Mine felt like that during autocross launches and a new slave cylinder fixed that problem. Check that out.
That sounds most like what's going on now...Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
...the slave cylinder is an easy fix???
The slave is very simple
HOW TO
I forgot to add the clutch pedal is squeaking like nobody's business...
We'll have to try to re-do the clutch master/slave bleed.
I have my vacuum pump located again. ::Banana::
Sweet... perhaps later this week? I'll look into a cheap replacement cylinder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Radio-Active
Rebuild Kit < $5 @ O'O'O'Reilly.
2+ years on mine.
I needed one a few weeks ago. It's gone up to $7. Sorry Bean, you might have to save up for this one.
Any preferred retailers or should I just get it via Mazdaspeed?
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Originally Posted by Rogue
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Take it off the car and inspect the bore. If it's pitted/rusty/nasty replace the whole thing. If it still looks good get the rebuild kit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Well, ventured out a little bit further and I'm starting to think that those who voted clutch are right. It's not having a problem getting into gear, its having a problem accelerating after being put in gear. It goes but wants to rev before it feels like it catches.
Any preference?
LiNkIe ONe - Flyin' Miata
lInKiE twO - Goodwin
Any other good vendors with TCB deals?
Have you priced the parts on Mazdaspeed I thought you were a memeber?
Another choice is Trussville who is offering free shipping :
Available Years: 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
Available Models: Miata
DESCRIPTION:
Mazda Miata Factory Clutch Kit 1.6. Includes clutch disc, pressure plate, t/o bearing, pilot bearing.
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Mazda Miata 1.6 Clutch Kit 1.6-Clutch Kit $207.44
Get a new rear main seal too. That was actually what my problem was when I thought it was clutch.
Yup... I saw the kit go for about $45. It had four different seals with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Given the choice, I prefer dealing with FM. I've always had good service with them.
You must've caught it very early. Once the clutch is contaminated with oil you have to replace it. I had a transmission's front seal go out which had the same result. The clutch slowly got worse and worse over 3-4 months. It was not salvageable and why bother with that anyway once you've got everything apart?Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
When I brought it to Stevan (Rogue), I had all the parts to replace the clutch (since it seemed that was the problem). I also had bought all the seals that could be replaced since the clutch was going to be out. Everything was done at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darron65
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:confused:I thought you had to have results from competitions in the last 12 months :confused:
Strangely enough, no...Quote:
Originally Posted by onething