LT1 T56 Help!
06-21-2019 | 10:14 AM
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LT1 T56 Help! Hi all,
So I have an '82 El Camino that I've swapped in a T56 out of a '93 Z28 along with all new LT1 clutch hydraulics paired up with a Wilwood master cylinder that was already in the car when purchased. Lately when driving I've noticed that the clutch has started slipping at over a quarter throttle but only when the car gets hot i.e. driving in 90+ degree weather for over 20 minutes or sitting in stop and go traffic and once it cools off while driving it will stop slipping again! Also it could be my imagination but I feel like the pedal engagement point may be a bit higher up when it slips as well if that helps at all but otherwise the pedal feels the same as always. I haven't been under the car in a bit either but I don't remember seeing any seepage under the bellhousing as well. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I should start looking to diagnose what the deal is? The setup has probably around 500 miles on it so I can't imagine the clutch has simply worn out that fast.
So I have an '82 El Camino that I've swapped in a T56 out of a '93 Z28 along with all new LT1 clutch hydraulics paired up with a Wilwood master cylinder that was already in the car when purchased. Lately when driving I've noticed that the clutch has started slipping at over a quarter throttle but only when the car gets hot i.e. driving in 90+ degree weather for over 20 minutes or sitting in stop and go traffic and once it cools off while driving it will stop slipping again! Also it could be my imagination but I feel like the pedal engagement point may be a bit higher up when it slips as well if that helps at all but otherwise the pedal feels the same as always. I haven't been under the car in a bit either but I don't remember seeing any seepage under the bellhousing as well. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I should start looking to diagnose what the deal is? The setup has probably around 500 miles on it so I can't imagine the clutch has simply worn out that fast.
06-23-2019 | 01:16 PM
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Space the slave cylinder away from the bell with washers. The i.d. of the washers will be 8mm.
If that helps, you're pre-releasing the clutch with the hydraulics. A shorter master cylinder rod adjustment, a smaller bore master may help, or shorter slave cylinder rod might.
The Valeo pull clutches are a solid design, but when measurements of the clutch or release mechanism parts are changes, they have a narrow window of proper operation.
If that helps, you're pre-releasing the clutch with the hydraulics. A shorter master cylinder rod adjustment, a smaller bore master may help, or shorter slave cylinder rod might.
The Valeo pull clutches are a solid design, but when measurements of the clutch or release mechanism parts are changes, they have a narrow window of proper operation.