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Why does my clutch grab at the very top?

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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 06:22 AM
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Hey guys,

I've noticed that a few S2k guys had this problem. My clutch grabs almost at the very top. I would want it to grab more in the middle.

The clutch is perfect...no issues..no slips at all whatsoever....

How can I fix this problem guys?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Come on guys
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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I think it can be adjusted but I'm not sure.

Don't clutches grabbing late have to do with clutch wear? Your clutch may not be slipping but may be on its last legs...
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by spectacle,Sep 3 2009, 11:24 AM

Don't clutches grabbing late have to do with clutch wear?
yes it can be. but in some cases, even when you install a new clutch the engagement is up at top..

it can be easily fix doing a clutch bleed. there should be a link for DIY
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Freddy,Sep 3 2009, 11:32 AM
yes it can be. but in some cases, even when you install a new clutch the engagement is up at top..

it can be easily fix doing a clutch bleed. there should be a link for DIY
Could this also cause a clutch to squeak/shift rough in high rpms?...

I removed my cdv and bleed my clutch. A couple months later I had a new clutch installed and didnt have them bother bleeding it again with install... Think a clutch bleed is the answer to my problems?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Its worth a shot...
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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mine catches about 3/4 the way up. I don't see the problem. Means you dont have to goto the floor to shift. Works perfectly for me.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Sounds like you need to play with the pedal adjustment. Get up under the dash and adjust the rod that pushes against the clutch master cylinder. Bleeding the system is not the answer, that would be for it the clutch grabbed way too low and was having issues fully disengaging, which even then could also simply be a clutch pedal adjustment issue.

You're looking at a 2 minute fix by getting under the dash, loosening the lock nut, and adjusting the rod until the pedal is to your liking.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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my boy just did that....still grabs high

It grabs so high that JUST before i let go of the clutch, thats where it grabs
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Your clutch is almost gone man, it will start slipping soon, maybe couple of thousand miles
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