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Clutches slip all the time during normal use (starting from 1st gear).
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Hey everyone- My 99 C2 has 97,000 miles on it, and as I mentioned in a previous thread, thought the hydraulics (clutch master and slave cylinders), had failed because of the pedal feeling soft. But, no. When my Indy shop got in there, the pressure plate had bent fingers/prongs whatever those things are called lol! And the clutch was almost down to the rivets in a few places. Labor was only $700 (plus the new Sachs clutch kit). And the car is fantastic! Did not realize how much power was being lost in slippage. Flywheel was in spec. And it was completed in less than a day!
Why would the flywheel not be in spec? Clutches slip all the time during normal use (starting from 1st gear). As long as the DMF springs bounce back correctly, I guess it would be ok.
Certainly there is the DMF action that needs to be tested and confirmed within spec.
But a slipping clutch usually overheats the flywheel and this overheating forms hard spots. These have a different coefficient of friction than that of the softer material around them and the clutch's engagement can be, usually is, grabby.
If the overheating was not too bad the FW can be resurfaced and resurrected.
But in the OP's case, if the clutch action, if the clutch engagement is smooth, all is well it would appear.
That's good news!
Nice! If you need help with the DIY be sure to take a look at our
tech article
. Good luck with the install! I'm sure you'll enjoy it once it's installed.
-Luccia
Like Macster said above. Clutched don't slip all the time under normal use. Once the clutch isn't engaged, it doesn't slip and the heat build up stops. When the clutch start slipping in gear, it's like pushing the brakes while driving the car. The rotor will over heat and the pads will wear out really fast. DMF can be resurfaced by the proper shop but for that the springs have to be in good shape of else the flywheel will bang under heavy engagement.
+1. Despite what the Internet (and LuK) tell you, a competent shop can resurface and reinstall a flywheel if it checks out. I've got 20K miles on my new clutch/resurfaced flywheel.
