clutch

2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
15,000 MILES
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MARIOJOSH24
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As I was taking of really fast, the clutch got stuck like if I never released it. After there was a smell like burning plastic
Oct 7, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like a malfunction with the throw out bearing. it may require replacement of the assembly. get a shop to check the clutch and verify. get a bid for the repair as well.

Roy
Oct 7, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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MARIOJOSH24
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is it something major that I need to worry about?
Oct 7, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yes,I think you need to address it before you do further damage to the clutch or transmission.

Roy
Oct 7, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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MARIOJOSH24
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ok thank you so much
Oct 7, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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good luck
Oct 7, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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