hytech_redneck

i have a 94 runner and the clutch went out on me. I had a real bad oil leak that may have caused corrosion on the clutch itself , but other than that i have no idea why it went out. I have made some calls and I know some people and my plan is to have it replaced. before i did that i figured i would ask if anyone else has had this problem or if i can get some tips on brand name clutches that i should use. i need help guys i would appreciate some feedback thanks!

UKMyers

My OEM clutch went 135K so I put one back in it when I did mine a few months back. Alot people like Centerforce.

hytech_redneck

thanks for the headsup my OEM gave me about 120k maybe ill do that but the way i drive the truck i may want a heavier duty clutch like centerforce ill look into it thanks

89macrunner

mine lasted till about 110k...but thats because i learned how to drive a stick on this truck.

Elton

my oem lasted 178k if i didint drive it soo hard it could of went atleast 8k more that oil leak sounds like the rear main seal wich would leaked on to the clutch causing it to slip

Elton

you cant go wrong with http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/tra...ion/clutch.htm

hytech_redneck

thanks elton i appreciate it ill check out that site.

Bobakazi

Just in case you have not already checked, look at where the clutch pedal goes through the firewall inside the cab. There is a bracket there that is notorious for breaking on those rigs.

hytech_redneck

thanks yeah i have checked many people have said that about those brackets. im gonna give it another look because i checked it out in the middle of a cnyon in the middle of the night when it desided to take a dump on me. ill give it a look during the day before i make any expensive replacements thanks again!!

lunatic14r

I would go with a oem clutch I put a center force clutch in my 2wd truck and after 9000 miles it started to chatter and make noise at about 10000 it started to slip I took it out and it was fried. the truck had 160000 on the stock clutch and that piece of s**t clutch only went 10000 miles. GO OEM AND YOU WONT HAVE A PROBLEM

Longshot

If the clutch pedal bracket is cracked at the firewall it means that the brace on the upper rear of that bracket has broken loose from the dash. That is the root cause of the broken clutch pedal bracket. I fixed my '90 4runner with 216,000 miles by effectively replacing that brace on the back of the clutch pedal bracket.
I have heard reports of dealer repair costs upwards of $1,000 to fix this problem. I have a permanent solution that costs less than $5.00 and has already been done on an '89 truck and '90 4runner. ***deleted****

Bob_98SR5

fyi to other members about longshot's offer above ^^^, this is what i got in reply regarding this "cheap" fix:

This remedy permanently resolves the fundamental engineering weakness in the design of the bracket. The easy-to-follow instructions including photos will be forwarded to you via e-mail following payment of $20.00 US. It includes a money back guarantee for the repair.

You may use PayPal to send payment to ***Deleted****.

Michel

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if you ask me, this is pretty weak, michel. there are many people here that share invaluable information for free---this is what the forum is all about. i am sure you've gotten some great, free advice here, yet you charge $20 for yours?

remind me, and anyone else who feels the same way, to charge you for answers to your questions

EDIT:



doing a little more research, michel, you are charging the members $20 for advice you were given FOR FREE.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f16/no-clutch-pedal-57444/

seems on 4/21/05, you posted a question about the used '90 4runner you bought with a problem with your clutch pedal. 7 replies later, you got your answer. shortly after in at least three threads i've counted already, you got the nerve to advertise the fix (but not mentioning you charge $20) for it. way to profit off free advice, michel

Bob

Flash319

I have had 3 trans go because of the input bearings going out of them. On one of them, the bearing was just starting to go and some trans oil was leaking onto the clutch which will burn to it. This will screw the clutch plate in no time. Make sure your tranny is not leaking out the front seal or your new one will not last long.

hytech_redneck

thanks for the input ill look into that i dont have a tranny problem but my powersteering is leaking will that screw with anything?