Re: Clutch?
Will you guys forgive me for another lecture? Given that you stated that it is slipping, there is only ONE way to repair it correctly. You will need to replace the Clutch Disc, Clutch Cover (pressure plate), Carrier Bearing Assembly (throw out bearing) and the most often neglected part, the FLYWHEEL itself. You can "cheap out" and get the flywheel resurfaced, it may work for a while. However, the days of big heavy hunks of steel for flywheels are over. The "fuel efficient" gurus have mandated light weight, and that precludes durability. Another thing to watch for is the beloved "Made in China" label. Most folks don't know, but ZOOM performance clutches are made in China! If you plan on keeping the Jeep for a long time, the only true fix is spend what it takes to purchase ALL of the above listed parts from Jeep and be finished for good. I have seen too many "re-dos" caused by partial fixes. Good Luck, Bruce |
Re: Clutch?
Seeing as the original lasted 'you' this long, I would recommend
replacing it with OEM. I tried an aftermarket clutch in my CJ7 and killed it in 13 months. You know, one month after the warranty ran out.... I then went back to my 'original' 1986 Borg Warner pressure plate and the new clutch disk and it is running strong still. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) jbjeep wrote: > I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good > aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another 8-9 > years! Thanks. > -jenn |
Re: Clutch?
Seeing as the original lasted 'you' this long, I would recommend
replacing it with OEM. I tried an aftermarket clutch in my CJ7 and killed it in 13 months. You know, one month after the warranty ran out.... I then went back to my 'original' 1986 Borg Warner pressure plate and the new clutch disk and it is running strong still. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) jbjeep wrote: > I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good > aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another 8-9 > years! Thanks. > -jenn |
Re: Clutch?
Seeing as the original lasted 'you' this long, I would recommend
replacing it with OEM. I tried an aftermarket clutch in my CJ7 and killed it in 13 months. You know, one month after the warranty ran out.... I then went back to my 'original' 1986 Borg Warner pressure plate and the new clutch disk and it is running strong still. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) jbjeep wrote: > I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good > aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another 8-9 > years! Thanks. > -jenn |
Re: Clutch?
Seeing as the original lasted 'you' this long, I would recommend
replacing it with OEM. I tried an aftermarket clutch in my CJ7 and killed it in 13 months. You know, one month after the warranty ran out.... I then went back to my 'original' 1986 Borg Warner pressure plate and the new clutch disk and it is running strong still. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) jbjeep wrote: > I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good > aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another 8-9 > years! Thanks. > -jenn |
Re: Clutch?
Hi Earle,
So have I and it jammed the pressure plate so as to not let me disengage it. God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:mKidnY81QtHXI1fYnZ2dnUVZ_rCsnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Bill, > > When I was younger I had the dampener springs fall out of the clutch on my > Valiant, so I welded the center together. I drove it like that for a long > time too. I agree, "remanufactured or new stock disk and pressure plate" > for this application, especially if the first set lasted 8-9 years. > Remember that there are exactly two clutch pedal positions, up and down. > > Earle |
Re: Clutch?
Hi Earle,
So have I and it jammed the pressure plate so as to not let me disengage it. God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:mKidnY81QtHXI1fYnZ2dnUVZ_rCsnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Bill, > > When I was younger I had the dampener springs fall out of the clutch on my > Valiant, so I welded the center together. I drove it like that for a long > time too. I agree, "remanufactured or new stock disk and pressure plate" > for this application, especially if the first set lasted 8-9 years. > Remember that there are exactly two clutch pedal positions, up and down. > > Earle |
Re: Clutch?
Hi Earle,
So have I and it jammed the pressure plate so as to not let me disengage it. God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:mKidnY81QtHXI1fYnZ2dnUVZ_rCsnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Bill, > > When I was younger I had the dampener springs fall out of the clutch on my > Valiant, so I welded the center together. I drove it like that for a long > time too. I agree, "remanufactured or new stock disk and pressure plate" > for this application, especially if the first set lasted 8-9 years. > Remember that there are exactly two clutch pedal positions, up and down. > > Earle |
Re: Clutch?
Hi Earle,
So have I and it jammed the pressure plate so as to not let me disengage it. God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0 mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message news:mKidnY81QtHXI1fYnZ2dnUVZ_rCsnZ2d@comcast.com. .. > Bill, > > When I was younger I had the dampener springs fall out of the clutch on my > Valiant, so I welded the center together. I drove it like that for a long > time too. I agree, "remanufactured or new stock disk and pressure plate" > for this application, especially if the first set lasted 8-9 years. > Remember that there are exactly two clutch pedal positions, up and down. > > Earle |
Re: Clutch?
Jenn,
I have a Center Force thast I REALLY like. It is a bit grabby, but that is a good quality when offroading, and is easy to become accustomed to. "jbjeep" <jbjeep@saw.net> wrote in message news:u44ls2dvhr86r52iauuef85brs248imsts@4ax.com... >I need to replace the clutch in my TJ. Any recommendations for good > aftermarket brands? I need something strong that will hold up for another > 8-9 > years! Thanks. > -jenn |
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