Clutch setting?


funat50

funat50

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Oct 1, 2006
150
Greensboro NC - IOP, SC
I rarely drive my 06 GT but it seems of late as if the clutch is very shallow. It begins to release within an inch of depression, very near the top it releases. I would like to know where most of your clutches release and how difficult is it to adjust and do you need to remove the pan? I'm not mechanical so any help appreciated.
Tks
 
Neither am I, but, have you checked the clutch fluid level?

Someone on the Forum once found that to be the cause of their adjustment pblm as I recall.
 
Although low clutch fluid could have potentially caused the problem (very unlikely), filling it could not possibly cure the problem (sorry, pockets :cheers). In other words, if air got introduced into the system through low fluid or some other way, it would have to be bled to get the air out.

In my experience, I order the potential causes as follows:

1. Consider that the clutch engagement may be normal? The engagement point IS higher than some other cars.

2. You could have air in the system (our clutches are hydraulic) and the "adjustment" requires bleeding.

3. :eek I hate to mention it, but another possibility is that the clutch is worn. If you and only you have been the only driver, thn you will know if this is a possibility or not. If someone else has driven it and has had some 3rd gear starts.... then a worn clutch can be something to consider.
 
funat50 said:
I rarely drive my 06 GT but it seems of late as if the clutch is very shallow. It begins to release within an inch of depression, very near the top it releases. I would like to know where most of your clutches release and how difficult is it to adjust and do you need to remove the pan? I'm not mechanical so any help appreciated.
Tks
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It is not adjustable

If the fluid level is fine have it bled and see if this improves the feel and operation

Takes care

Shadowman
 
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As far as adjusting most hydraulic clutches... you cant. pedal free play maybe- but no clutch adjustment. I assume the gt's clutches are all hydraulic. I remember reading somewhere that it didnt take to much to smoke a clutch if taken off in 3rd gear one too many times. Did you check your clutch master to see if fluid is low? If pedal seems unusually soft or spongy and releases right off of the floor you might have defective slave or mastercylinder. If it releases at very top it could be smoked clutch disc. Sorry I see i posted too late... anyway what they said.
 
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nota4re said:
Although low clutch fluid could have potentially caused the problem (very unlikely), filling it could not possibly cure the problem (sorry, pockets :cheers).
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Sorry for what? 'Just mentioned what I'd read on the subject somewhere around here. No biggie to me! :lol :cheers
 
Clutch fix.

I'll ck the fluid. The clutch releases right at the top. Once engaged it pulls well. I've been drivng my Porsche alot lately and it releases in the middle. I may just be disconnected from the feel of the GT. At 2400 miles I can't believe the clutch could be worn out. The only abnormal wear might be from driving up the ramp into my storage trailer.
 
I had a GT come through here once with the same issue. First thought was, "damn clutch is smoked" but once the clutch was engaged it drove perfectly even getting into the power it would never slip or anything. I told the buyer of the situation and that if he had any problems I would take care of it. He has driven it a couple thousand miles and nothing has changed. If it does have something to do with air in the lines, etc, I would like to know so I could pass along the info to him but your issue sounds identical to the one I speak of. :confused
 
What would be the symptoms of a blown clutch?

I recently smoked mine pretty good just recently.
 
Kingman said:
What would be the symptoms of a blown clutch?

I recently smoked mine pretty good just recently.
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Basicially, the engine revs...but the car doesn't accelerate accordingly.

'Over simplification, but, that's basically what you'd notice.
 
I figured it would be slipping..which mine isn't. I was wondering if there may be other signs.
 
Kingman said:
I figured it would be slipping..which mine isn't. I was wondering if there may be other signs.
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If your's isn't slipping you pbly have no pblm, 'cause that's the 1st sign the clutch is going south in the normal course of things.

One time I DID have a clutch that 1st started making a "chattering" noise when letting the pedal out. 'Short time later, the slipping started. 'Turned out parts of the disc were gone! (That was on a "daily driver" 4 banger p/u I was using as a "beater".)
 
Usually when you smoke a clutch the smell is the dead giveaway. If it holds under load and there's no burnt smell your problem is probably somewhere else. After bleeding if you still aren't satisfied maybe you should try to drive another GT. Maybe you don't have a problem.
 
Still trying to figure out if it's really bad juju to revive old threads, but my own forum etiquette always tells me to bump an old thread rather than create a new one. Anyways....

The one lingering problem I have with the GT is the very high (at least for me) clutch engagement point. Most definitely higher than any other car I've ever driven. I know it's not just my car because I've driven two others and the clutch uptake point is the same: very near the top of travel. Not only irritating but I'm also reducing the life of my clutch by rolling on the gas and releasing the clutch, fully expecting it to engage, only for it to keep slipping until the very top. Either that or stall rolling out at every light.

So, assuming it's not a worn clutch or low fluid, would a clutch stop device work (or even be safe for the clutch??) for the GT? Company in SoCal makes this for late model Porsches with aftermarket clutches.
http://rss.rpmware.com/rss/rss_clutch_stop_for_late_model_porsche_automobiles/111/i-290248.aspx

Seeing as I don't drive it everyday, I have to relearn it everytime I get in the car. Is this a viable solution or do I just have to man up and deal with it?
 
IDK...my engagement point is in the middle range of travel, but I've driven cars that grabbed near the floor and others near the top. All had good clutches. The GT is reluctant to stall, so you shouldn't have to roll on the throttle regardless of engagement point. I hate slipping the clutch unless in reverse where I have to, so my technique is engage the clutch then get on the gas. What may be different from most "ordinary" cars in terms of feel is the high gear ratio, which initially is kind of like thinking you are in 2nd. Again though, I find it hard to stall my car, even with very minimal throttle.

Edit: Having driven manuals since 1966, I am amazed at the light and precise action of the GT clutch, considering the ridiculous amount of torque it has to handle. I mention this only as a point of comparison. Your clutch should feel sweet, wherever it engages.
 
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There isn't any adjustments for the pedal, but you should check your clutch fluid and flush and bleed the system if it looks old.

As for the high 1st gear, :agree: I glad I got one of the few remaining sets of 3.9 gears from Stillens. Much better feel from a dead stop.
 
BlackICE said:
...As for the high 1st gear, :agree: I glad I got one of the few remaining sets of 3.9 gears from Stillens. Much better feel from a dead stop.
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Much easier to do by putting on some Pilot Sport Cup 345/30R19's - cheaper too!

And, easier to change back....
 
Having personally driven hundreds of these cars, it is not normal for your clutch to not be engaging until the very top. If anything, they usually start to engage rather quickly and are normally fully engaged by about half way released. The cars I have experienced with very late clutch engagement have had clutches that had minimal life remaining....
 
RALPHIE said:
Much easier to do by putting on some Pilot Sport Cup 345/30R19's - cheaper too!

And, easier to change back....
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I have Hoosiers and the 3.9 gears. Biggest advantages of the 3.9 gears isn't performance related at all, but rather easier to drive and less wear on the clutch if you get stuck in traffic and getting on and off of a lift is easier to control. I would say that 3.9 gears are worst for mile runs, since you have additional shift and the increase in gear reduction is less efficient than a higher ratio.
 
BlackICE said:
...easier to drive and less wear on the clutch if you get stuck in traffic and getting on and off of a lift is easier to control....
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Why would this be any different? If the final ratio of distance per rpm is the same?
 
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