Woops!
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Woops!
installed a new intake, wanted to hear the deep sound so i shifted into 4th at 15 mph :D. burned something cause now my engines making a smell like a F****ing rat died...
WHAT HAPPENED! my clutch gave in aswell. not burnt out completely, but dipped in right before the smell came
WHAT HAPPENED! my clutch gave in aswell. not burnt out completely, but dipped in right before the smell came
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yeah i know it was dumb, 15mph, not mpg LOL... umm the clutch dipped... idk what happened, but my engine smells like garbage LOL
.. not happy! the cars running fine
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I sure hope you didn't destroy your clutch... I had that happen to a local kid.
I was called out because his clutch went out and there was an awful smell.
When I pulled the starter out, a big clump of what used to be the clutch disc material jumped out at me.
When I got the transmission out, the whole inside was covered with disc material.
Then I noticed the flywheel was not only chewed to ****, but the gear ring actually popped-off!
Needless to say I couldn't use my flywheel stopper to help remove the nut, so we had to use an impact wrench.
If the clutch is shot... don't try to drive it!
I was called out because his clutch went out and there was an awful smell.
When I pulled the starter out, a big clump of what used to be the clutch disc material jumped out at me.
When I got the transmission out, the whole inside was covered with disc material.
Then I noticed the flywheel was not only chewed to ****, but the gear ring actually popped-off!
Needless to say I couldn't use my flywheel stopper to help remove the nut, so we had to use an impact wrench.
If the clutch is shot... don't try to drive it!
![Woops!-clutch.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-discussion-3/150928d1264852232t-woops-clutch.jpg)
![Woops!-clutch2.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-discussion-3/150929d1264852232t-woops-clutch2.jpg)
![Woops!-clutch3.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-discussion-3/150930d1264852232t-woops-clutch3.jpg)
![Woops!-clutch4.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-discussion-3/150931d1264852232t-woops-clutch4.jpg)
![Woops!-clutch5.jpg](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-discussion-3/150932d1264852232t-woops-clutch5.jpg)
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Hmm, methinks there is more to this than you're telling us. Shifting to 4th at 15mph shouldn't do anything except stall the engine.
Let me guess, did you try to shift from 1st to 4th by flooring the gas and feathering the clutch out slowly? I've heard of people doing some stupid things with a manual transmission, but you my friend take the cake.
Your clutch is fried. It will probably need to be replaced. Don't even think of trying to BS your way into warranty service, they aren't going to buy it. Kiss your warranty goodbye.
Let me guess, did you try to shift from 1st to 4th by flooring the gas and feathering the clutch out slowly? I've heard of people doing some stupid things with a manual transmission, but you my friend take the cake.
Your clutch is fried. It will probably need to be replaced. Don't even think of trying to BS your way into warranty service, they aren't going to buy it. Kiss your warranty goodbye.
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Hmm, methinks there is more to this than you're telling us. Shifting to 4th at 15mph shouldn't do anything except stall the engine.
Let me guess, did you try to shift from 1st to 4th by flooring the gas and feathering the clutch out slowly? I've heard of people doing some stupid things with a manual transmission, but you my friend take the cake.
Your clutch is fried. It will probably need to be replaced. Don't even think of trying to BS your way into warranty service, they aren't going to buy it. Kiss your warranty goodbye.
Let me guess, did you try to shift from 1st to 4th by flooring the gas and feathering the clutch out slowly? I've heard of people doing some stupid things with a manual transmission, but you my friend take the cake.
Your clutch is fried. It will probably need to be replaced. Don't even think of trying to BS your way into warranty service, they aren't going to buy it. Kiss your warranty goodbye.
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