Stuck clutch

flyingbiker · 06-03-2003

My GT has sat for about 3 years without being driven. I just got it running again but have found that the clutch is stuck. I can't get it in gear. I have tried bumping the car wiht it in gear but that hasn't done it. My next step is to take off the bellhousing shield and have somebody push on the clutch while I gently try to pry it loose with a screwdriver.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

Chad

BQS4 · 06-03-2003

Chad;
If the clutch was pretty much worn when it was parked 3 years ago, why not just go ahead and replace it? That'll definitely take care of your problem.

greensmurf20 · 06-04-2003

clutch kits versus dealin with old clutches is not worth it to me. the WHOLE kit was 125 and it was even a special order item. included dick, plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, clutch alignment tool, and spline lubricant. surfacing the flywheel was only 25 bucks and it really improved the feel for the car. it was a campbells auto store so if its a chain and theres one closeby i'd check on that. you wont be able to get to the clutch assembly through the inspection cover anyway.

06-03-2003	#1 (permalink)
flyingbiker Opeler Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1	Unanswered: Stuck clutch My GT has sat for about 3 years without being driven. I just got it running again but have found that the clutch is stuck. I can't get it in gear. I have tried bumping the car wiht it in gear but that hasn't done it. My next step is to take off the bellhousing shield and have somebody push on the clutch while I gently try to pry it loose with a screwdriver. Any other suggestions? Thanks. Chad

06-04-2003	#3 (permalink)
greensmurf20 OPEL-LESS!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gobles michigan 49055 Posts: 2,112	clutch kits versus dealin with old clutches is not worth it to me. the WHOLE kit was 125 and it was even a special order item. included dick, plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, clutch alignment tool, and spline lubricant. surfacing the flywheel was only 25 bucks and it really improved the feel for the car. it was a campbells auto store so if its a chain and theres one closeby i'd check on that. you wont be able to get to the clutch assembly through the inspection cover anyway. __________________ previousely owned 8 GTs and 1 manta. currently own 92 25th anniversary Z28. Ttop, 350, T56 swap, many upgrades, basically a complete restore. 67 chevy sportvan deluxe....next in line.

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06-03-2003	#2 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Chad; If the clutch was pretty much worn when it was parked 3 years ago, why not just go ahead and replace it? That'll definitely take care of your problem.

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