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Tab

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5. Well, even when I store it I make a point to start it and move it when possible.

Reply to BobUp (Reply #4)

Mon Dec 30, 2013, 09:02 AM

Dec 2013

Storage is not the problem here, because I was driving it constantly over the summer with no troubles and only put it in the garage two weeks ago. I agree storage creates other problems, but likely not the one I'm seeing here.

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Ummm.... my clutch grindeth [View all] Tab Dec 2013 OP

If I recall correctly, these cars have a hydraulic clutch. Turbineguy Dec 2013 #1

Hmm.... will have to look in on that. Tab Dec 2013 #2

See if you have fluid left in the clutch master. Mopar151 Dec 2013 #3

Storage is the problem BobUp Dec 2013 #4

Well, even when I store it I make a point to start it and move it when possible. Tab Dec 2013 #5

As others have suggested, the problem is probably insufficient clutch system pressure. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2013 #6

Clutches don't grind - tranny gears do though . . . ConcernedCanuk Jan 2014 #7

Yes, I realized after I wrote it that it wasn't really my clutch grinding Tab Jan 2014 #8

Try reading profiles - mine is clear and up to date (I know most aren't) ConcernedCanuk Jan 2014 #10

Thanks Tab Jan 2014 #11

I don't know if you read my reply... JohnnyRingo Jan 2014 #12

No, I didn't catch that. Tab Jan 2014 #13

Use only Dot4 fluid. JohnnyRingo Jan 2014 #14

Did you add brake fluid to the clutch or brake cylinder recently? JohnnyRingo Jan 2014 #9

Check for clutch fluid leak at slave dust boot, or master firewall. Eleanors38 Mar 2014 #15