Clutch Replacement in MI? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

KPW · 08-03-2021

Clutch is slipping under high-ish loads in my Z (i.e. 4th gear from 40mph full throttle). Seems OK for daily-driving, but not sure for how long.

Any suggestions for places to go for clutch service? I think I want to stay as close to OEM as possible, not sure I need anything super high performance, and I like the dual mass from a noise perspective.

I would imagine this might be easier to farm out than LT5 specific work...thoughts?

Mikey · 08-03-2021

definitely need to get it done soon. try this test as well:

at a stop, put it in 4th gear and let the clutch out. if it does not stall, then the clutch is nearly finished.

from what you described, you can nurse it for just a little while before it will be completely gone and not engage at all.

WARP TEN · 08-04-2021

You're not too far from Marc Haibeck in Addison, IL (http://www.zr1specialist.com/). You might see if you can book in with him sometime soon. --Bob

KPW · 08-05-2021

Thanks for the replies - I agree, best to err on the side of caution and get this dealt with relatively quickly, rather than drive it and create more of an issue later on.

Bob - I guess I've always had it in my mind that Marc was further away...thanks for the kick in the right direction!

This seemed a good excuse to get over there anyway - gave him a a call and got on the waitlist for a handful of weeks out. Good to hear he's busy!

WARP TEN · 08-06-2021

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Originally Posted by KPW

Thanks for the replies - I agree, best to err on the side of caution and get this dealt with relatively quickly, rather than drive it and create more of an issue later on.

Bob - I guess I've always had it in my mind that Marc was further away...thanks for the kick in the right direction!

This seemed a good excuse to get over there anyway - gave him a a call and got on the waitlist for a handful of weeks out. Good to hear he's busy!

You won't regret your decision, and it will be worth the wait. While your car is there, have him go through it completely and recommend things it needs. I did this when I first got my ZR-1s and he replaced all fluids (how often you you change differential fluid?) and fixed everything needed, finding things I would have never thought to ask about, and the cars ran well forever after! --Bob

08-03-2021	#1
KPW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 116	Clutch Replacement in MI? Clutch is slipping under high-ish loads in my Z (i.e. 4th gear from 40mph full throttle). Seems OK for daily-driving, but not sure for how long. Any suggestions for places to go for clutch service? I think I want to stay as close to OEM as possible, not sure I need anything super high performance, and I like the dual mass from a noise perspective. I would imagine this might be easier to farm out than LT5 specific work...thoughts? __________________ 1991 ZR-1 #1438 Black/Black & Red

08-03-2021	#2
Mikey Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 323	Re: Clutch Replacement in MI? definitely need to get it done soon. try this test as well: at a stop, put it in 4th gear and let the clutch out. if it does not stall, then the clutch is nearly finished. from what you described, you can nurse it for just a little while before it will be completely gone and not engage at all.

08-04-2021	#3
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,095	Re: Clutch Replacement in MI? You're not too far from Marc Haibeck in Addison, IL (http://www.zr1specialist.com/). You might see if you can book in with him sometime soon. --Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

08-05-2021	#4
KPW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 116	Re: Clutch Replacement in MI? Thanks for the replies - I agree, best to err on the side of caution and get this dealt with relatively quickly, rather than drive it and create more of an issue later on. Bob - I guess I've always had it in my mind that Marc was further away...thanks for the kick in the right direction! This seemed a good excuse to get over there anyway - gave him a a call and got on the waitlist for a handful of weeks out. Good to hear he's busy! __________________ 1991 ZR-1 #1438 Black/Black & Red