Test new clutch without starting car
#1
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Hey everyone,
Just completed the last step of my clutch upgrade (FM Happy meal kit). The master/slave and clutch lines were also replaced and bled.
My question is, can I check if everything is working well without starting the car? I'm still halfway through my turbo install and would like to verify that everything was put together right.
What I've noticed so far:
Just completed the last step of my clutch upgrade (FM Happy meal kit). The master/slave and clutch lines were also replaced and bled.
My question is, can I check if everything is working well without starting the car? I'm still halfway through my turbo install and would like to verify that everything was put together right.
What I've noticed so far:
- Clutch pedal feels good, doesn't feel any different to stock.
- I can shift into each gear (with or without pressing the clutch).
- Having a friend push the clutch pedal, I can see the slave actuate the fork (travel seems normal)
#2
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I wouldn't sweat it man. If you're confident you torqued everything to spec, there isn't much else to do.
FM includes some instructions on adjusting the clutch rod, make sure you do those or you may not be able to get the car into gear (it wont disengage far enough). But you'll need the engine running to even test that.
FM includes some instructions on adjusting the clutch rod, make sure you do those or you may not be able to get the car into gear (it wont disengage far enough). But you'll need the engine running to even test that.
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As for the break in, the shop is going to bed the clutch/flywheel and break it in before doing WOT pulls.
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There are some clutch materials that may require a break in, but the FM clutch isn't using them.