$500 to Fix the Car? … Well, how much to Fix Me?

My car and I broke down at the same time. Strange.

I started reading up on what they said was wrong with my car. To become a little more familiar with how it works but mainly to try and prevent myself from sounding like an idiot while talking to the mechanic.

The clutch:

The clutch allows engine power to be applied gradually when a vehicle is starting out, interrupts power to the transmission to avoid gear clashing when shifting and prevents engine stalling when bringing the vehicle to a stop. Engaging the clutch (clutch pedal fully raised) allows power to transfer from the engine to the transmission and drive wheels. Disengaging the clutch (clutch pedal fully depressed) stops the power transfer and allows the engine to continue turning without force to the drive wheels.

*The entire paragraph about the clutch describes my car’s breakdown, while the bold areas describe my own.

More specifically, The Clutch Disk:

The Clutch Disk- the friction material assembly that provies easy engagement and firm torque transference.

Make a few tiny adjustments and my car and I both have the same problem right now.

Now if only I could go to the shop and they could fix me…that’d be nice.

~ by hstringer on January 6, 2009.