unclehoser
Old dog, new tricks
2002 F250 SD, 7.3 Powerstroke, 6-speed ZF:
It's been a while since I was here, but it looks like all the gang is still hangin' out! Good to know!
My clutch has been getting progressively weird...It doesn't slip, but in order to get it to release, I practically have to put my foot through the floorboards. When I start to let it out again, it seems to want to catch just a fraction of an inch above the floor. It's getting harder to put into gear at a stop because of this, and it's getting hard to put it in reverse after coming to a stop.
I don't suspect the hydraulics, since I check the master cylinder level on a regular basis and I'm not losing fluid. The clutch pedal linkage has the Heim joint mod, done by the previous owner, I believe.
Bottom line, guys...Do I need to do a complete clutch job? Seems that if it's a pilot or throwout bearing problem, I might as well just get it all done while it's opened up. If any one has another opinion or suggestion, I'd love to hear it! It's an expensive job, at least labor-wise around here.
One more question: Any opinions on the LuK complete upgrade kit with the aftermarket flywheel, etc.? Any answers appreciated! Thanks...
Dave
It's been a while since I was here, but it looks like all the gang is still hangin' out! Good to know!
My clutch has been getting progressively weird...It doesn't slip, but in order to get it to release, I practically have to put my foot through the floorboards. When I start to let it out again, it seems to want to catch just a fraction of an inch above the floor. It's getting harder to put into gear at a stop because of this, and it's getting hard to put it in reverse after coming to a stop.
I don't suspect the hydraulics, since I check the master cylinder level on a regular basis and I'm not losing fluid. The clutch pedal linkage has the Heim joint mod, done by the previous owner, I believe.
Bottom line, guys...Do I need to do a complete clutch job? Seems that if it's a pilot or throwout bearing problem, I might as well just get it all done while it's opened up. If any one has another opinion or suggestion, I'd love to hear it! It's an expensive job, at least labor-wise around here.
One more question: Any opinions on the LuK complete upgrade kit with the aftermarket flywheel, etc.? Any answers appreciated! Thanks...
Dave