Hey guys, The other day after a bunch of hot runs at an autocross, my clutch started to feel "chunky". This was after about 6 hot laps, the car was
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04-15-2015, 12:47 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Clutch "chunky" when Hot
Hey guys, The other day after a bunch of hot runs at an autocross, my clutch started to feel "chunky". This was after about 6 hot laps, the car was getting pretty warm (but the clutch wasn't really being worked since I was in 2nd the whole time). I sat in the pits and cycled the clutch a few times and let it cool down, and it went away.
I'm not sure the best way to describe it. It wasn't what I would call spongy, but it was just not smooth engagement. Almost felt like the slave cylinder wasn't sliding smoothly over the shaft. I have recently installed a Southbend Stage 2 clutch, HD CSC and SS clutch line from Joe at ZSpeed. I have about 800miles on the setup. It was bled well according to Joes instructions when it was installed and I havent had any issues during normal street driving that would make me think that there is air in the lines. Any ideas? Has anyone experienced this before?
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04-15-2015, 01:54 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Beat me to it. OP, what fluid is in there?
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Clutch fluid could be part of it. I recommend a synthetic and highly recommend getting some thermo-tec heat sleeve and wrapping your clutch line feeding into the tranny.
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04-15-2015, 08:17 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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Nope, stock Cats. It has Motul 5.1... has a boiling point thats 50-60 degrees F less than RBF600 I believe.
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04-15-2015, 08:19 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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Forgot to mention too... the SS clutch line from ZSpeed is wrapped in heat shield as well. If its still boiling after all that, what else can even be done?
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04-16-2015, 01:05 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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Misleading thread tittle. I though for a moment that he meant to find hot and attractive when they are chunky...the ladies
But then I checked and I was in the correct section. Cheers!!!!!
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04-16-2015, 08:27 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Any other ideas? Have you guys experienced your clutch fluid boiling this easily?
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