Re: Clutch Life on an 86 CGT

[trishab@interwebb.com (Trisha Blethen)]

Rob Nance wrote:
> 
> >>I have the original clutch on the car with about 105k miles.  It has just
> >>started to make a little squeaking noise when I engage it.
> >
> >>How long should I expect it to last?  Thanks.
> >
> >Impossible to say.  It depends on how you drive the car.
> 
> Man, is that ever true.  I had mine replaced a little over a year ago in my
> '86 4000 and I think it is heading out the door again already!  I drive it
> hard, a lot, but one year!!!  How costly is it to get a performance clutch
> put in this next time around?
> 
> Another question, the distinctive CLUTCH BURNING smell, is there something
> else that smells like that or is that definitely my clutch?  I remember the
> smell from my first clutch very well and it sure smells identical.  Plus,
> it seems to be slipping a minute amount.
If you drive with your toe even resting on the clutch a performance
clutch will burn out like mad.......you must remove the foot from the
clutch when not in use.  Also, hill holding is a big no-no....