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Posted on Jan 14, 2009

Fixing a clutch that suddenly stopped disengaging properly.

92 Gt Four turbo.
Clutch will not disengage properly. Adjusted pedal play untill disengaged , and a short while later would not disengage again.

I suspect a bent clutch fork, or a collapsing pressure plate diaphram.

1/ Am I wrong, what else could it be???

2/ What is the best proceedure to remove transmission to work on clutch? ( My manual only outlines the fwd model not th 4wd model)

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That is a hydraulic clutch and when they go out they dont always give warning. but it could be a leak in the line or just low on fluid and needs bled.

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