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[pmustang]

figured I'd give you guys a report, Since I live in the UK it took quite some time to get the parts, (spec clutch and flywheel and new pump) they tore the car down the other day and the clutch was gone, Reported that normally when clutch is unbolted it pushed off due to the pressure plate exerting pressure on the flywheel, It did not rise off at all (I am only reporting what I remember from the mechanic telling me so I may have it slightly wrong) Said the wear surface of the clutch was all but gone, Said the flywheel was blue. All new spec parts bolted in and hopefully on the road tomorrow. I should have it in my possession in a week or so when me and the seller get together.

Question, does this sound right? sub 5k miles and a clutch that is toast? I know the owner drives 2 miles to and from work so plenty of stop and go. Not that you can tell but he did not appear to be a car abuser and has 2 ferraris if he wants to go even faster.


I just hope the spec clutch and flywheel cure the cause of the problem as the price of repairs here would make your eyes water and I'd like to own the car for a while before spending a huge wodge of cash on it. 9 dollar a gallon petrol is enough pain for me.

cheers. Peter

[Grabber]

pmustang, on 27 May 2010 - 11:30 AM, said:

figured I'd give you guys a report, Since I live in the UK it took quite some time to get the parts, (spec clutch and flywheel and new pump) they tore the car down the other day and the clutch was gone, Reported that normally when clutch is unbolted it pushed off due to the pressure plate exerting pressure on the flywheel, It did not rise off at all (I am only reporting what I remember from the mechanic telling me so I may have it slightly wrong) Said the wear surface of the clutch was all but gone, Said the flywheel was blue. All new spec parts bolted in and hopefully on the road tomorrow. I should have it in my possession in a week or so when me and the seller get together.

Question, does this sound right? sub 5k miles and a clutch that is toast? I know the owner drives 2 miles to and from work so plenty of stop and go. Not that you can tell but he did not appear to be a car abuser and has 2 ferraris if he wants to go even faster.


I just hope the spec clutch and flywheel cure the cause of the problem as the price of repairs here would make your eyes water and I'd like to own the car for a while before spending a huge wodge of cash on it. 9 dollar a gallon petrol is enough pain for me.

cheers. Peter

Peter,

5K miles could certainly blue the clutch and toast it. The stop and go driving can really heat it up. It also depends on the driver. What you have stated sounds right to me. I hope your problem is cured now.

Edited by Grabber, 02 June 2010 - 06:54 PM.

[Deadly Venom]

My clutch went at 3000 miles. I replaced it with a Spec SS billet twin disc clutch and flywheel. It's rated for 900 lbs of torq. My car is hard to put into reverse sometimes it grinds??? Help! What could cause this?
Thanks Bob

[treeve]

Proctoman, on 14 January 2010 - 01:54 PM, said:

I just wanted to let my fellow Shelby owners know that I just had the TSB completed at Galpin Ford in North Hills (Los Angeles) CA.  I did not even purchase my car from there, and there was not one question asked even about about my mods.  The took my car in and returned it in four days without a hitch.  Way to go Galpin.

Hi,  I saw your posting about Galpin Ford doing the TSB warranty work on your Shelby.  I have an '07 GT 500 and contacted them about doing the TSB work.  Sounds like they took care of you.  Anything that I need to know before I take my car in?  Thanks.

[pmustang]

Finally got my car the other day, Has a spec stage 3 flywheel and clutch. Car drives quite well, a bit of judder pulling away and sometimes in reverse, other than that everything seems perfect. I have the old clutch and flywheel and will post photos to show you what 5k miles did to the clutch, there is just about nothing left of the wear faces, Amazing!

My skill with the clutch will obviously improve and thus the juddering I am sure will reduce as well.

cheers. Peter

[charleslund]

FINALLY GOT MY '08 BACK AFTER HAVING TO WAIT ON THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WITH THE '10 SET UP..THE CLUTCH IS MUCH EASIER AND QUIET. IT WAS WELL WORTH THE TIME IT TOOK FOR ALL THE PARTS TO SHOW UP. HAD THE WORK DONE AT HELFMAN FORD (SW HOUSTON) AND EVERY ONE FROM THE ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER, THE SERVICE ADVISOR,THE TECH WHO DID THE WORK AND THE CASHIER MADE THE EXPIERENCE MUCH BETTER THAN I HAD ANTICIPATED..

[Bretts08GT500]

Wish I could find a Ford dealership that can replace mine. Called all the Ford service departments within 100 miles of Columbia,SC and no one has a tech that has experience with it. Lugoff Ford initialy said the clutch was ok but when I had others look at it they said it was bad. However, they had no one certified to do this clutch. Lugoff told me to bring it back but I don't want to take it to someone that has never done this work before. Any help?  Hell, I will drive to North Carolina if someone knows a good dealership that can complete the clutch right.

[carrera]

What is the difference between flywheel 6375A  and flywheel 6375B

[DubbsFaris]

1 letter.

[carrera]

DubbsFaris, on 22 September 2010 - 11:01 AM, said:

1 letter.

[carrera]

6375B is used in TSB 9-19-11 and flywheel 6375A is used in the latest TSB 10-3-8.. I know your a funny guy but I'm just trying to find out if theres any difference in the flywheels  Thanks!

[chuckstang]

the flywheel is completely different.  the A flywheel is much larger and heavier

[m81mclaren]

charleslund, on 08 July 2010 - 09:22 PM, said:

FINALLY GOT MY '08 BACK AFTER HAVING TO WAIT ON THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WITH THE '10 SET UP..THE CLUTCH IS MUCH EASIER AND QUIET. IT WAS WELL WORTH THE TIME IT TOOK FOR ALL THE PARTS TO SHOW UP. HAD THE WORK DONE AT HELFMAN FORD (SW HOUSTON) AND EVERY ONE FROM THE ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER, THE SERVICE ADVISOR,THE TECH WHO DID THE WORK AND THE CASHIER MADE THE EXPIERENCE MUCH BETTER THAN I HAD ANTICIPATED..

Feedback for others here. I have 2K on my 2010 TSB setup on my 07 Gt500 and I am very happy with the result.  The clutch takeup is consistent with no hiss, no chatter. I've had the early TSB setup and the now the 2010 setup and am pleased with the chatter being gone in first and reverse.  Galpin Ford has been great to deal with on both my clutch and vert tob TSB's. Happy motoring!
m81

[rbrodder]

I had the TSB worked on my 08 back in March of 09. Initially had a 2200-2500 rpm vibration and had it to the dealer several times to no availl. Finally took it to a different dealer and now they are ordering the latest and greatest..... We will see what happens....

[CobraCrazy]

Well my clutch finally failed. 07 Shelby GT500 with 32K. It lasted as long as it did because I never rod it. Now the dealer wants 2900.00 to fix it. I feel like I'm being punished for taking care of it. I've argued, using the info Grabber has supplied, but don't know yet if it will help; nevertheless I too want to thank Grabber once again!