Hey guys,

Bro just bought a used 06 EVO se with no mods (appearently) and only have about 12K miles. However, his clutch engagement is pretty high like practically at the top. We did the low gear high rpm test, but no sign of slipping. It catches at the tippy top. We check the pedal adjustment and it doesn't seem to have been tampered with. I have a 06 MR with 10K miles on it and it is doesn't seem that high. Is this a sign that he needs a new clutch?

 

my '04 with 24xxx miles on it catches very high too. and i have done the low gear high rpm test too and it doesn't slip. hopefully someone gets back to us on this thread because i am curious about it too.

 

search the how to's for clutch pedal adjustment. It might be the solution you're looking for.

 

it's not a sign that you need a new clutch, but it is a sign you should adjust the pedal!

 

adjustment for sure

 

I searched and read that for maint., you should adjust the pedal...So its common to adjust the pedal so often?

 

I wouldn't say it's common to adjust so often, but after 12k miles, an adjustment wouldn't be "out there" if you catch my drift.

 

thats a sign of a good clutch...but, when it starts grabbing early (low) time is ticking and you'll need one soon. your bro is good to go!

 

thanks ppl. I'm sure he'll be relieved when I tell him. He just save some serious $$

 

My Evo's clutch only took about 2-3 inches of travel to disengage from the day I got the car brand new. They engage near the top of the clutch pedal throw. If you adjust the pedal too much it may not disengage fully and you can f-up your synchros. Unless you can't get it to fully engage, I wouldn't touch it.

Oh, and the first sign that the clutch is going will be slip in high gears on the highway. Put it in 5th at about 60 and gas it. If the clutch is about to go, the RPM will jump about 500 as the boost comes on and then it will catch.

 

Will a clutch pedal adjustment remedy this for a short while? My clutch is slipping in 5th gear just like you described. Just curious if I can stretch it for a little longer?

Thanks anyone who knows!!

 

The clutch should be fine for a high engagement point, when it is "low" you need to worry. If its about having a preference to the engagement height then give it a little bit of an adjustment but make sure you do it when the clutch and tranny are completely warmed up so you get the proper engagement you need. Then take it for a spin and feel it out and adjust to your liking.

 

Nope, stay off the boost and high loads. That is the only thing that is going to save you until you change the clutch out. Adjusting the clutch pedal to remedy this could make the clutch not fully disengage then you will possibly F your tranny, synchros etc..

 

^Sucks for me....thanks for answering my question.

 

Yeah it does suck, I had to change mine at 9k believe it or not. The kid that owned it before me never ground any gears but slipped the hell out of the clutch everywhere he drove it. Mine started to slip just like that and I got good distance more out of it by staying off the boost and keeping off of high loads. GL with it and go get yourself an Exedy Twin HD they are the $hit!!!