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daveymc29 · 01-18-2018, 01:17 PM

Here's the problem. Clutch slips, brand new engine rebuild by reputable mechanic. Clutch and pressure plate was replaced by him. Engine was installed and the clutch slipped. I had a friend bring the car over and I drove it. Adjustment was engaging at the top of the pedal. The clutch slipped badly. Felt it by hand and 1 inch free play. Adjusted to gain two inches of free play and drove it again. Anytime, in any gear, the clutch will slip if I step on the gas hard.
Now the solution appears to be to adjust the fingers of the pressure plate as that seems to me to be problem. Can they be adjusted through the inspection Access? Or is it necessary to remove the engine or transmission?
Thanks for any replies.

01-18-2018, 01:17 PM	#1
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	Pressure plate adjustment Here's the problem. Clutch slips, brand new engine rebuild by reputable mechanic. Clutch and pressure plate was replaced by him. Engine was installed and the clutch slipped. I had a friend bring the car over and I drove it. Adjustment was engaging at the top of the pedal. The clutch slipped badly. Felt it by hand and 1 inch free play. Adjusted to gain two inches of free play and drove it again. Anytime, in any gear, the clutch will slip if I step on the gas hard. Now the solution appears to be to adjust the fingers of the pressure plate as that seems to me to be problem. Can they be adjusted through the inspection Access? Or is it necessary to remove the engine or transmission? Thanks for any replies.