...when it gave out? 1990 Miata I know, i need a new car.
2007-01-29 07:23:58 · 7 answers · asked by gurrrly 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
HI, double check to make sure it is the clutch it could also be your rear differential. If the cars move forward in first gear but you hear a awful clunking noise then it is most likely your rear differiental but if the car goes into gear and you smell a burning smell then it is your clutch assembly.and if your clutch won't engage then possible be your clutch slave it is beside the transmission housing. It is the part that make your clutch pedal engage and disengage. Good luck.
2007-01-29 14:48:21 · answer #1 · answered by najojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, clutches wear out after a time. If you purchased your car in 1990, you got excellent wear out of your clutch.
Clutches are made in the idea that the drive clutch ( for lack of a more specific answer) is going around all the time the motor is going. When you let out the clutch, the opposing clutch assembly engages with the drive clutch and your car moves. There is a spring that presses the two clutch parts together, sometimes that spring gets weak also. When that happens your clutch doesn't engage properly and you car doesn't go.
I made this as simple as I could. There is a more specific answer, but this one will answer the same question for one who doesn't know about cars.
2007-01-29 07:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just simply wore out. A clutch is a wear item just like tires, just a clutch last longer. A clutch has a facing that is covered with a material called a lining and as you use the clutch it slowly wears the lining down and eventually will wear out and no longer work.
2007-01-29 08:07:48 · answer #3 · answered by boogie2510 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a new car, just a new clutch. To have one installed will run around $350, which is far less than a new car, and, will last a long time as long as you don't ride the clutch.
2007-01-29 07:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a new car.
A clutch is actually a pretty simple piece of equipment, consisting of a couple of matching plates and some gears.
Removing and replacing it is relatively simple, and any decent garage can do it.
2007-01-29 07:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing happened to your car.the clutch just gave out.when you get a new clutch,get a new pressure plate too.if you take it to the garage then they will know what you need.
2007-01-29 07:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way.a clutch will never total a car.
please, give more information.
might be something simple.
give the symptoms
2007-01-29 07:27:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋