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Car dies when clutch is pushed in

Tiny
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When ever I slow down to stop at a stop sign my car dies, sometimes it even does it when i'm shifting. I have no idea what else to look at. I've replaced my coil, cap, rotor, plugs, wires, oil, filter, and fuses.
Monday, May 14th, 2012 AT 12:45 PM

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Tiny
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Is it ONLY when the clutch is depressed or will it stall when sitting in neutral with the clutch out and foot off the throttle?
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Monday, May 14th, 2012 AT 1:49 PM
Tiny
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Yes it only shuts off when the clutch is depressed, it will idle just fine it only does it while driving when its just sitting in my driveway it seems to be fine
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Monday, May 14th, 2012 AT 3:26 PM
Tiny
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Those are indications of a bad throw out bearing. It needs to be checked by a reputable trans shop.
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Monday, May 14th, 2012 AT 3:36 PM
Tiny
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How much do you think that would run me? A rough estimate?
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Monday, May 14th, 2012 AT 3:46 PM
Tiny
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No idea. It needs to be inspected to determine extent of damage. I csan tell you that the transmission has to be removed to access it.
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Monday, May 14th, 2012 AT 3:48 PM
Tiny
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So I should probably price out a clutch while i'm at since they'd be in there anyway. Get that done a while
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Monday, May 14th, 2012 AT 3:56 PM
Tiny
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No, I don't recommend you start messing with adjustments, nor do I suggest you pull a transmission. I suggested you let have a trans specialist look at it. I have seen many frozen throw out bearings pull an engine down when applied but I'm not saying that is definitely your problem. It merely needs to be looked at by a professional and don't start messing with any adjustments before that.
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 AT 1:11 AM

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