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Subject: Re: RX8 clutch failed
Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:10:07 -0400
From: Chris Wood <multiades@gmail.com>
To: Rotary Engine <rotaryeng@earthlink.net>
References: <48DEDC58.4040805@earthlink.net>

Yeah, come to think of it, I bought a Miata with a "failed clutch". I
bled the clutch hydraulic system and it's been going strong for 10k
miles now. =D

-Chris

My 2004 RX8 clutch failed tonight with only 29,000 miles.
Dang!! The pedal went right to the floor and stayed there.
Apparently the large diaphragm spring went over center.
The clutch became permanently dis-engaged. I could not move
the car.

I'll have it towed to the dealer on Monday or Tuesday.

I was disappointed to see the Mazda engineers did not use
my
annular hydraulic throw out cylinder invention :)

Its still got the old fashion out side slave cylinder
and lever arrangement.

Paul Lamar

Paul, you might try to release the hydraulic pressure (if present) by
opening the slave bleeder valve.


Joel

OK Joel Thanks.

Paul Lamar

Yeah, come to think of it, I bought a Miata with a "failed clutch". I
bled the clutch hydraulic system and it's been going strong for 10k
miles now. =D

-Chris