1995 Clutch Issues

[Blue95C4]

Can someone direct me to a guide showing how to replace the clutch on a 95 LT1 ? My clutch is slipping in sixth and the clutch release is at the top of the petal travel. It's like there is still something pushing the clutch in.

Thanks in Advance

Don

 

[Schrade]

Welcome onto the boards there...

You've checked the obvious stuff - fluid level, leakage, linkage...

ed.:
Normally, when the disc is worn (and the linkage has play worn into it as well), the pedal has to go all the way down, before the pressure plate is off of the disc...

 

[Hib Halverson]

Can someone direct me to a guide showing how to replace the clutch on a 95 LT1 ? My clutch is slipping in sixth and the clutch release is at the top of the petal travel. It's like there is still something pushing the clutch in.

Thanks in Advance

Don

The best place to find information on how to replace the disc is in the Factory Service Manual for 1995.

 

[Blue95C4]

Normally, when the disc is worn (and the linkage has play worn into it as well), the pedal has to go all the way down, before the pressure plate is off of the disc...

Thanks for the reply.

That's what I thought ( worn=down ) .

But mine engages/disengages at the top and it's like an on/off switch.. really touchy.

It's like the hydraulic line already has pressure before I put my foot on it.


I have the garage and tools ( minus tranny jack ).

I'm a little unsure about this dual flywheel that ( I think ) the 95 has.

I've installed single plate clutches in a 454 70 Chevelle, but this looks a little more complicated.


Don

 

[Hib Halverson]

I'd say it's a little bit more complicated than doing a clutch in a Chevelle but not too much.

The tough spots are
1) Getting the C-beam out
2) Getting the trans out. It weighs a lot so the trans jack or two really strong people will be required.

As long as your dual mass wheel has it's dual mass mechanism in good condition and the friction face on the secondary mass isn't warped, you can leave the flywheel along. I'll add that since your clutch is already slipping, don't continue to drive the car until you replace the disc. What will kill that dual mass is the heat generated by slippage.

 

[G Winter]

My 90 clutch acted the same way. After installing the new clutch your pedal will have a diff travel. Seems mine had what felt like free play in the old clutches.
Some of the problem with the early dual mass flywheels was the seal wasn't protected,got damaged, and lube from inside leaked out.The flywheel was improved after 90 not sure when.
The part I had the most trouble with was getting the arm out. It is also very tight front to rear for clearance,You do want to use a trans jack or have two people. Also the car needs to be quite a ways off the floor, unless your remove the shifter.Takes time if you have never done it before.Everything else is pretty much the same as a standard clutch.
Do you get any clatter when idling after it is warmed up. If so that is an indication that the flywheel is going south on you.
Not sure if the 95 is diff from the 90 but they have gotten difficult to find.
Somewhere on this site I have a post about installing the clutch. I will see if I can locate it this evening.

Glenn