Hydraulic clutches for manual transmissions use brake fluid to supply pressure to disengage the clutch from the engine. Pushing in the clutch pedal makes fluid flow from a master cylinder (or fluid ...

If there's one thing we really dislike on early Jeep Cherokee XJ's and Wrangler YJ's, it's the dreaded internal hydraulic clutch slave cylinder/throwout bearing that likes to leak and lose pressure ...

After doing an engine swap or moving the engine rearward for weight transfer, many builders are confronted with a major problem: fabrication of manual clutch linkage to fit in a very limited space.

Meet Baby Red, a six-speed '95 Corvette coupe that sat without running for about three years and which we purchased for $3,000. There are deals like this to be had, but it's only a deal if you can do ...

Q I own a 2002 Chevy Cavalier with 74,000 miles on it. It has the five-speed manual transmission and hydraulic clutch. A year ago, I had a problem where it wouldn't shift right -- it didn't want to go ...

Using the stock-style mechanical clutch linkage in your classic Ford or Mustang today is akin to still using dial-up internet service—it gets the job done, but there are several better alternatives ...

Replacing a clutch disc and pressure plate is probably on your “take it to the mechanic” list. It shouldn’t be -- replacing a whole clutch assembly is something the skilled DIYer can do in a home ...

It is very common for the clutch slave cylinder on these to fail, so get it back to your Ford dealer, complain of the heavy clutch and suggest he fits a new slave cylinder. If he refuses, write a ...

For decades, as car engines and drivetrains have continued to advance, the manual transmission has defied most additions of new technology. Now, a patent from General Motors hints at a significant new ...