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What does the clutch hose do? The clutch hose (or clutch line) is a flexible hose found on your vehicle’s manual transmission / gearbox system. Most hoses are made out of heavy-duty rubber with a metal braid so that they can flex as the engine / manual...
What does the clutch slave cylinder do? If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, you know that the clutch is an essential component that allows you to change gears and control the power of the engine. One component that plays a crucial role in the clutch system is...
What does the timing chain do? The timing chain is a metal chain located inside your car’s engine. Unlike a timing belt, the timing chain is designed to last the life of your vehicle. However, problems can occur, especially in high-mileage vehicles. The timing...
What does the timing chain do? Most cars have either a timing chain or a cambelt / timing belt. The timing chain is a metal chain, located inside the engine. Unlike the cambelt / timing belt, the timing chain doesn’t need to be replaced every 100,000 km....
What does a burning smell from the clutch mean? Clutch Lining Friction material overheating – A burning smell from the clutch is usually caused by friction between the clutch linings and the clutch pressure plate and the flywheel. The friction material between...
What is the clutch master cylinder? The clutch master cylinder is an important part of the transmission system in manual vehicles. It holds hydraulic fluid (uses brake fluid) which it pumps to the clutch slave cylinder on your manual transmission system in your...
