Murphy's law currently doing work

by "MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
Published 06/26/2017 at 09:48

Tags: Project 69
STARS: 1

So my C3 is currently going through a Murphy’s law phase. I kind of expected it considering it’s basically been sitting for 30 years (being driven maybe a couple times a year), but it would be nice to get more than a single drive between issues.

It started when I went to replace the tires (being 30+ years old) and the brakes started getting soft. Get home and find the right rear caliper leaking. Okay, get to work and replace that, bleed the system, take it for a test drive, brakes still don’t feel quite right. Get home from the test drive and notice left front is leaking now. :|

So, I decide I should just replace all 4 calipers at this point. Got that done Saturday, took it for a test drive, everything feels great. Then halfway through the test drive acceleration doesn’t feel right. Do a few tests, yup, clutch is slipping.

Deciding if I want to start working on that now or drive it for the summer as is and just keep off the fun pedal for now until fall gets here. Also still deciding if I want to do it myself too or if I want to take it somewhere.

Replies (8)

"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/26/2017 at 09:56, STARS: 1

I say do it yourself. It’s not a daily driver and you will have a lot of pride driving a car you fixed yourself. Not that you don’t already. Just more pride cuz it’s a more complex project.

"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
06/26/2017 at 10:01, STARS: 0

I’m definitely leaning that way. I just am wishing I had a lift to do it

"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/26/2017 at 10:13, STARS: 1

We all wish we had a lift. I’ve been contemplating getting a lift. I was looking at quickjack - https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-QuickJack-Portable-Lift-Capacity/dp/B00M976B8M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1498486314&sr=8-7&keywords=ez+car+lift

However, I don’t think it will left it high enough where it count and might get in the way of access under the car.

"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
06/26/2017 at 10:51, STARS: 1

basically been sitting for 30 years (being driven maybe a couple times a year)

If it’s been sitting for 30 years and it starts you are ahead of the curve.

Do the stuff yourself- it’s not too bad and a lot of things are well documented. Pulling a Muncie is no big deal and clutches aren’t too bad. Perfect time to upgrade the shifter, too.

Edit:

Oh, and before you go and start a clutch job, make sure it’s adjusted properly.

"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
06/26/2017 at 11:42, STARS: 0

I checked the adjustment yesterday and it was fine, I was hoping that was all it was.

"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
06/26/2017 at 11:44, STARS: 1

Maybe pull the inspection cover and have a look? See if it’s oil fouled, etc.

The great thing about old stuff like this is the simplicity.

"briannutter1" (briannutter1)
06/27/2017 at 02:12, STARS: 1

A slipping clutch won’t break a trans, Driveshafts, diff, axles, u-joints, wheel bearings or wheel studs. Don’t get over anxious and hit too many rpm though if it flares. It could float the valves, hit a piston, break through the water jacket, bend a rod all shortly before the rotating assembly seeks daylight. That’s just been my experience though....

"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
06/27/2017 at 08:04, STARS: 0

Man, that sucks. What car did that happen to?