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new clutch components / clutch still slips.

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guys i just had a new clutch disk a pressure plate and a new flywheel installed in my 1990 mustang gt the prob i have is its slipping. the clutch cable is about 4 mos old. its a steeda adjustable cable the quadrent is a ford racing. help please i need some advice here as to what to look for. thanks.
 

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Where is the point of engagement?
 
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towards the bottom. pedel
 

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If this was done at a shop, I'd take it back ASAP.

Possible things to consider are:

How does it slip exactly? If it's more of a chatter, that can be normal while organic disks break-in. A new flywheel can take a little time to burnish.

Is there any sign that the rear main seal leaks? If so, clean or replace your PCV components. They evacuate crankcase vapors. When they clog up [the breather screen under the grommet] or become restrictive [the spring in the PCV valve breaks or the valve gets varnished/coked], crankcase vapor finds the next least paths of resistance. One such path is the rear main seal.

Otherwise, please provide more info on the exact symptoms, including sensation, if it worsens when hot, cold, at low RPM, high RPM, in certain gears, etc. Again, definitely get the shop involved if it was done professionally.

I don't have experience with the cable you're using, but you probably need a long adjustable cable for the Ford quadrant (correct me if I'm wrong. I needed an adjustable cable for my old SVO quadrant, for instance). I liked the Ford adjustable cable if you need an adjustable version and wonder about your existing cable.

And welcome to the boards.
 

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I didnt see it in your post? What brand clutch? If aftermarket is it broke in properly?If a shop did it i would also take it back!Does it slip on take off?Easing on the throttle?Hammering on it? Little more info on how and where it slips. peace











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going to say did you change to a new throw out bearing and clutch fork, also is the clutch fork adjusted properly
 
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