clutch problem

[paul fettig]

When I go to start the car, I have to push the clutch in and to the right to start the car. I am told the clutch bushing are bad.Fist of all, where are the bushings? Do you have to remove the transmission to get to them? What happens if I do not replace the bushings? what will happen? The car is a 94 viper with 24,000 miles on it. Do not know if the clutch is original or not.

 

[Viper Wizard]

Hi Paul,
The bushings are at the top of your clutch pedal which hangs on a shaft. It is a fun one to replace them! If you want, call me and I'll walk you through it.

Clutch bushing #2467770 MSRP $2.60 each [you need two]

914-763-3136

 

[1TONY1]

You could disable the clutch start switch or put a manual push button some where. The disable seems to work well with an automatic

 

[95Viper]

You might want to do some searching. Someone posted here a kit that had a much improved bushing and also relocated it so the clutch travel wasn't so much.

 

[Jack B]

Roe makes a different length link that repositions the pedal and shortens the travel, the feel is very nice. I am not sure it is available for the Gen 1.

 

[Phil Lee 94 red RT]

My bushings have worn out twice on my 94 in the last 8 years. The last time I changed them myself. It's a pain if your a big guy. They are cheap plastic bushings. I'm sure the Wizard knows the best way to change them. Good luck!

 

[ruckdr]

Contact Tom Hayden at:
[email protected]
He is: Tom, F&L GoR
on the forum

For the above mentioned "shorter" throw Gen 1 clutch kit.
I put the kit in a couple years ago and love it.
As, Phil Lee, 94 red RT, said,"It's a pain if your a big guy"
I got news for you, it is a pain if you are any size guy.
I took the seat out and you can then lay on your back with some ease and install. I CANNOT see how it can be done with the seat in, but then I have only done one, mine.
Again, you will love the shorter clutch throw, this kit for Gen 1 only.

Later,