FINALLY! The answer to our clutch woes!
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by Above6k
Well, I know I don't post here much, but I am on here just about every day. Anyway, this one is worth mentioning.
Took my 06 SS/SC that has a GM Stage II/ 2.8 PB pulley in to the dealership for some clutch work. The car has roughly 18K miles on it, and the clutch has been acting like it's slipping for some time. Strange thing is, it only had been doing it sporadicly, and other times it seemed fine. After the stage install and 2.8 pulley though, it just kept getting worse.
Went up to the dealership yesterday to see how things were going, and I was told the clutch was actually fine, and that GM released a TSB a couple of weeks ago for this problem and it involves replacing a new part on the transmission and linkage I beleive. I even looked at the clutch myself and it was in great shape, no abnormal wear whatsoever.
Only problem here is I picked it up early today and the tech had gone to lunch right as I got there. So I was unable to talk to him about what was actually done. He also hadn't finished the service paperwork, so they are mailing it to me.
I must admit I was skeptical at first until I drove the car. Right away it feels like a TOTALLY different transmission! The clutch engages more smoothly, the shifts feel direct and precise, and best of all NO SLIP. Gave it quite a few full 7K shifts and nothing spinning but the tires. Don't get me wrong, a good aftermarket clutch (when someone finally makes one) is still going to be my choice, but in the meantime you can't beat this. Sorry this is all the info I have, but I hope it helps.
Took my 06 SS/SC that has a GM Stage II/ 2.8 PB pulley in to the dealership for some clutch work. The car has roughly 18K miles on it, and the clutch has been acting like it's slipping for some time. Strange thing is, it only had been doing it sporadicly, and other times it seemed fine. After the stage install and 2.8 pulley though, it just kept getting worse.
Went up to the dealership yesterday to see how things were going, and I was told the clutch was actually fine, and that GM released a TSB a couple of weeks ago for this problem and it involves replacing a new part on the transmission and linkage I beleive. I even looked at the clutch myself and it was in great shape, no abnormal wear whatsoever.
Only problem here is I picked it up early today and the tech had gone to lunch right as I got there. So I was unable to talk to him about what was actually done. He also hadn't finished the service paperwork, so they are mailing it to me.
I must admit I was skeptical at first until I drove the car. Right away it feels like a TOTALLY different transmission! The clutch engages more smoothly, the shifts feel direct and precise, and best of all NO SLIP. Gave it quite a few full 7K shifts and nothing spinning but the tires. Don't get me wrong, a good aftermarket clutch (when someone finally makes one) is still going to be my choice, but in the meantime you can't beat this. Sorry this is all the info I have, but I hope it helps.
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From: Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
Originally Posted by wickednick911
I went to edmunds website put in all the crap they need to knowabout my car.I didnt see any new tsbs as of yet.
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/MaintenanceServlet
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/MaintenanceServlet
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From: newport news.VA
Originally Posted by wickednick911
I went to edmunds website put in all the crap they need to knowabout my car.I didnt see any new tsbs as of yet.
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/MaintenanceServlet
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/MaintenanceServlet
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From: Ottawa
Originally Posted by Above6k
1-2 and sometimes even on 2-3..It sucked.
WE NEED THIS TSB #!!!!
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From: Hagerstown md.
I dont know what they did or what the tsb was but I used to work at a dealership and still have access to all-data and the only tsb/recall im finding is 05560 and thats for canada everything else is for a/t...not calling you a liar cuz i want to find this real bad if anyone else out there knows please inform us all.
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From: Michigan
Originally Posted by srt-killer
This guy is full of ****....I just got off the phone with GM and they said there is no TBS related to the clutch or transmision.....So unless he comes up with a number for it....ITS NOT TRUE!!!
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From: Michigan
Originally Posted by sealy
please just make the call for us...you will be our hero!
Will do..I have an interview for a promotion @ 8 am, I'll call as soon as I get done. If it turns out they somehow lied to me, i'm turning over desks. I just don't see how they could've...The car is SOOOO much better. They had to have done something, and whatever it was worked!
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From: WA
yea man, thanks for taking the time and posting the info/help, sorry some(one) has to be a monkey a$$ about it...hell even if it isn't a TSB after all (maybe they lied to ya) it is still good to know for those that have the same problem, save us/them cost on replacing bogus parts trying to find the issue...know whata mang?
good luck with that interview/promotion, I'll send ya my x-mas list shortly lol
good luck with that interview/promotion, I'll send ya my x-mas list shortly lol
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From: Niceville, Florida
thats some good news. hope they werent bull shitting you i havnt had many problems but mine doesnt always engage smoothly. i just hope you can get the info. thanks man and good luck on the promotion.
ive set out to get a new clutch but this will save me a lot of money
