2001 GT Clutch

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saldivo2

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I have recently purchased a 2001 GT with a 5 speed. My question is the clutch engages about half an inch off the floor, is this normal? I was told that there is no adjustment on the clutch and that it auto adjusts. I am used to my SVO clone so this is all new to me. Is the clutch on its way out or is this in the realm of normal operation?

 

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saldivo2 said:

I have recently purchased a 2001 GT with a 5 speed. My question is the clutch engages about half an inch off the floor, is this normal? I was told that there is no adjustment on the clutch and that it auto adjusts. I am used to my SVO clone so this is all new to me. Is the clutch on its way out or is this in the realm of normal operation?

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Pull the clutch pedal up. It has a ratchet mechanism that should help lift the pedal!

 

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I'll give that a try, thanks.

 

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Mine grabs almost 3/4 of the way to the top. It's done this since new.

 

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I tried pulling it up a few times, but it still grabs the same. Anyone else have the same adjustment or do i need a new clutch in a few months?

 

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The previous owner might have put an adjustable cable or firewall adjuster on it. If so, you can adjust the engage/release point higher. If not, you can buy a quadrant and firewall adjuster and then adjust it yourself.

You also might have a broken factory quadrant. They are plastic and sometimes strip a few teeth.

 

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those facotry quadrants suck.. if you still have it buy a aftermarket firewall adjuster and quadrant.. i have the steeda kit myself but they are all about the same. just rememeber too use the stock cable. i used the steeda one and it sucks.

 

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Thanks for the advice, I'll look into getting one when i get my Tri-Ax short throw. Nothing like spending money I don,t have

 

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saldivo2 said:

Thanks for the advice, I'll look into getting one when i get my Tri-Ax short throw. Nothing like spending money I don,t have

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Yeah but is a "cheap fix" and you'll love the head rush you get when you install the quadrant!!!