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New Clutch Slips After Installation

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Adjustable Clutch Master Cylinders Clutch Slips If the clutch is cable operated then you might need to slacken the cable. Clutches are the opposite of brakes, as they wear brakes get slacker but clutches tighten up. If there's insufficient slack in the cable then this will prevent the clutch from fully engaging.  If it was slipping because you rode it, the plates would be glazed. Good plates would means that they did the job wrong. A greasy flywheel maybe. The pedal is stiffer because they used stronger springs when they did the job. If it's mechanical linkage, they might have left it too tight. poor job of replacing clutch assembly ,if  only replaced the disc and not resurfaced the flywheel and replace the pressure plate. Once they get glazed form slipping a new disc doesn't help very much. Look at your old receipt for the work, it should list the parts: clutch disc pressure plate pilot bearing throw-out bearing pressure plate job-out...resurface flywheel

Replace Windshield Washer Pump

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How to Replace a Windshield Washer Pump Windshield Washer Pump Basic: A windshield washer pump is an affordable part that is simple and effortless to replace and a must have during winter time to work with the wiper blades to thoroughly clean the windshield of the car. A washer pump in a car's windshield wiping system moves washer fluid from a reservoir via hoses. The motor-driven pump pressurizes the fluid to allow it to be sprayed from the hoses through nozzles onto the front and/or rear windshield of a car. The washer fluid helps windshield wipers get rid of rain, dirt, or other objects that can get in the way with a driver's field of vision. If washer fluid is not being sent out when triggered, the solution will simply be filling the washer system's tank with more fluid or cleaning the nozzles and hoses. In more severe cases, the washer pump may need to be changed. Washer Pump Location: The pump is placed on the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Confirmin