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Originally Posted by Fountainhead
Hey L33t,
Thanks for the rep.
I guess hydraulically speaking, an O-ring is the only solution for a device like this. I suppose a better O-ring material could be used but I guess engineers deemed it sufficient for the intended purpose.
The CSC donated by JarBlue had 52,000 miles on it and (to my eyes) showed no scarring on the cylinder bores and only damage to the O-ring where I gouged around messing with it. It was working when taken out. What I find most amazing is the thrust bearing is ALWAYS against the clutch fingers and spins at the same speed as the engine. It's not bathed in oil or lubed after manufacture, yet the one from JB's spins so smooth you can't feel any friction. Amazing bearing technology.
I have faith in the guys that designed the piece, my neighbor's new Z06/z07 Stingray has a CSC, and in just a few trips to the track guess what? His CSC started failing! (or rather his clutch pedal failed to return to top/start position).
So he cleaned out his Filthy black clutch fluid and it's OK now.
Treat this things right - no race car - and they'll treat you right. I would rather have the clutch fork myself though.
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Spot on!. I've owned an 2003 and 2007 Z06, and as a whole, they were prone to CSC failures when pushed hard. I had some minor issues, but I attributed it to excessive heat, as both mine had LTH's. Once I shielded the hydraulic lines, the problem became less of an issue. Planned on doing the same thing with the Z, but I've never tracked it yet.