Disturbed Bird

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now that it has been installed and the shim to the clutch ingages a 1/5 inch off the floor. after 500 mile break in will it come back up?

SPEC-01

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You are sure the shim was installed? If so then it sounds like a possible hydraulic issue. Have you upgraded to the newer hydraulic parts from GM? Let me know and I will be happy to assist you further.

00silver6

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mine never engaged that low the spec 3 did but not the 3+ im with spec-01 on the hydraulic issue

Slowhawk

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The disk might have alot of high spot's.If it goes into first and reverse without grinding it is ok to drive.The peddle will come up a bit. We've never had a 3+ engage that low though.

jdaniel

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I just got mine installed and it does engage a little lower than the stocker. I had it done by a good reputable shop though and I trust their work. I guess we will see what the future holds for it.

Disturbed Bird

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i have a 2001 so i no it has the updated hydrolics maybe i need it to be flushed and i no the shim was installed because i kept all the parts that came out of it and with the spec 3 i took out the paper shim. so i know with the 3+ it has the metal one. so does anyone think i should flush the hydrolics

jdaniel

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Well I just swapped to the 2002+ Hydraulics. Does that make it release lower or something? I really done think you have an issue as long as it shifts correctly and doesnt bind anywhere.

Y2K SS

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When you guys say you updated the hydraulics, what all did that consist of?? I'm thinking about dumpin my McCleod adjustable when I install the 4th clutch in as many years.

thanks

Disturbed Bird

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well now i have a big problem i think my slave is leaking from the metal shim and not letting any pressure from the hydrolics to engage gears could this be true?

jdaniel

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From what I gather here... '97-'01 slave and master cylinders were weak (which is why my pedal stays on the foor at the track I assume). So just go to GM and get any sc and mc from a 2002+ and you will be set. Thats what I did!

jdaniel

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Thats probably all of your problem right there. Anytime you have a hydraulic leak you wont build pressure and you introduce air into the system and then nothing will work right! Get it fixed asap.

Disturbed Bird

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ya its going back monday. so with everything sealed corretly will that fix my problem of my low engagment (engaging 1/5 inch off the floor) and do i need to keep that black rubber thing in my master cylinder resvorior and if so how much fluid do i put in it before i put the rubber thing in

Disturbed Bird

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anyone?

Vertigo

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The black rubber dome looking thing on the lid is what I am assuming your talking about...Yes keep it on and go by the indicated full mark which is about half of the resivor.

Disturbed Bird

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well problem fixed it needed a new slave and now the engagment on the clutch is back to were its suppose to be.

slick1851

Ill never run a spec after so many problems with our cars, and others

Disturbed Bird

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i love it no that my hydros are fixed it nev er chatters or makes any noise. its very smooth. i hated my spec 3 but the 3+ is a night and day difference. but i also have the aluminum fly with steal inserts

jdaniel

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Ive had nothing but great luck with Spec. Probably because its always installed correctly and I didnt really lead foot the gas till after 500 miles of city/highway driving. Im currently on 260 miles on this Spec 3+ and just barely laid into it a little tonight and it was great.

Disturbed Bird

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i got mine installed at next level performance i dont have a lift and i dont have trany stands or nothing to drop it with plus i know it would be done right

brad8266

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Its all about a good install, torqued bolts, clean parts, and proper break in.