Seized Clutch and Flywheel?
When an LBC sits for a period of time, the clutch sometimes seizes to
the flywheel. This is noted by an easy depression of the clutch pedal.
There are two solutions to solving the problem; first would be to
separate the engine from the transmission to gain access tot he pressure
plate and free it up from the flywheel, the alternate course would be to
jack up the rear wheels and start the engine in gear, preferably, in
second gear. While running the engine at 2000 rpm momentarily step on
the brake or use the hand brake to cause the flywheel to separate from
the pressure plate. Some sounds may be hear and the clutch pedal will
return to the normal pressure. Slowly depress the clutch and try to put
the car in another gear to verify separation.
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