Ford Service isn't always the Devil... (Clutch is finally fixed

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belacyrf

Discussion Starter · Oct 28, 2005

Ford Service isn\'t always the Devil... (Clutch is finally fixed

Well some of you may remember back my whole big issue with my Clutchmasters Stg 4. I used a local guy to do the install who some people recommended to me. Well ever since the install nothing was right. First it WOULD NOT go into gear past 5K rpms. Then after that kind of went away on it's own. It wouldn't hold any power. So it has never worked right in the 5-10K miles I've had it on.

Well Ford found the issue. The 1st guy cross threaded all of the install bolts and the clutch was not mounted flush. So needless to say this screwed up everything. Ford had to re-tap the holes. Clean up the flywheel face and install my new clutch. 800.00 later I finally have a car that works like it is supposed to. Clutch pedal is seemingly lighter than stock and it drives perfectly!!

I love it. Yes I paid more for the install, but sometimes it just pays to go to someone who knows your car.

Props to RSM Ford here in da OC!!! They did a great job and they ARE mod friendly. Just be honest and they help you out, as long as you dont try to dup them!!

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OrangeSVT03

· #2 · Oct 28, 2005

Re: Ford Service isn\'t always the Devil... (Clutch is finally fixed

Sweet

Now GET ON THE DYNO

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elderfeces

· #3 · Oct 28, 2005

Re: Ford Service isn\'t always the Devil... (Clutch is finally f

hmmm thanks for the info david... i may have to take my car into that dealer soon to have this timing issue fixed. after all, they are supposed to know our cars better than anyone.

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Reza

· #4 · Oct 28, 2005

Re: Ford Service isn\'t always the Devil... (Clutch is finally f

did you get a new clutch or $800 just for clutch install?

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belacyrf

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 28, 2005

Re: Ford Service isn\'t always the Devil... (Clutch is finally f

New clutch as well

All in all that guys screw up cost me well over 1K

Original CM Stg 4 Clutch 470.00
New Throwout Bearing 110.00
Install 375.00
****** installed nothing worked right *******

New Shifter Linkage 100+ (I dont remember)
Shifter Linkage install 115.00

******* Still didnt' fix the problem *******
Ford Service to check the linkage 100.00

******* Ford sees no issue with the linkage *******
New Spec Stg 3 Clutch 570.00 w/Throwout Bearing
Install 590.00
Labor to Fix Cross Threaded Screws 80.00
Labor to clean flywheel friction disk 100.00

**** Issue Fixed

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Reza

· #6 · Oct 28, 2005

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wow its really expensive to change the clutch. but at least its working now

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belacyrf

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 28, 2005

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If I had gone through ford originally it would have been 590+580.. so yes not cheap.. but much cheaper than what I have paid because of the last guys screw up.

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RUDE-E

· #8 · Oct 29, 2005

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Time to take that guy to small claims court..

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