Clutch power spring?
06-11-2008, 08:54 PM
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Clutch power spring?
Can someone explain as much as they know about this please.
Is it needed? It looks like it would just make the clutch easier to push? Or does it do something else...
Maybe keep the pedal linkage from twisting?
Is it needed? It looks like it would just make the clutch easier to push? Or does it do something else...
Maybe keep the pedal linkage from twisting?
06-12-2008, 12:15 PM
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My car wouldn't have it because I'm converting from automatic.
Can I buy a new one? Or will I have no way to mount it? What exactly does it do?
It's not the return spring because it pulls in the opposite direction of the return spring.
Can I buy a new one? Or will I have no way to mount it? What exactly does it do?
It's not the return spring because it pulls in the opposite direction of the return spring.
06-12-2008, 02:18 PM
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The FSM calls it a helper spring. Kind of like how a compound bow works - once it gets beyond a break-over point, it helps push the clutch down. The pressure plate exerts enough pressure to move it back up. If you've ever messed with the clutch pedal with the hydraulic system disconnected, you'll notice that the clutch pedal will stay up on its own. Press it, and it drops to the floor and you have to manually return it up.
It's not actually needed. You can remove it if your so desire. The only side affect will be increased pedal pressure will be needed to engage the clutch. FWIW, most cars don't have a clutch assist spring.
It's not actually needed. You can remove it if your so desire. The only side affect will be increased pedal pressure will be needed to engage the clutch. FWIW, most cars don't have a clutch assist spring.
06-12-2008, 02:44 PM
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I drove my car for about a week without that spring. The pedal was a bit heavy. Not terrible, but noticeably heavier than with it. It's up to you to decide if you need it.
