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To: detective

They suck but, driving like that for 20mins should not burn out a clutch.


9 posted on 10/09/2012 4:21:14 PM PDT by stevio (God, guns, guts.)
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Mr. BADwrench.


17 posted on 10/09/2012 4:34:34 PM PDT by Terry Mross
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To: stevio

Not true :) By experience!

I drove a turbo Chrysler 4-banger in 4th gear, due to mangled shifter cables, for 20m to a dealer. Perfectly good clutch was burned to shreds.


28 posted on 10/09/2012 5:09:56 PM PDT by Aqua225 (Realist)
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To: stevio

>> “They suck but, driving like that for 20mins should not burn out a clutch.” <<

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Back in the day when clutches were made with asbestos, you would be right, but a kevlar clutch can be toasted in one long slip start. If the clutch is engaged when the engine torque is at max, God help the clutch.


38 posted on 10/09/2012 8:41:56 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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