> Also keeping the gearbox in a gear and push the clutch all the way down i=
s
> not very good as far as I know, but once again I might wrong about this
> too.
The clutch should be fully disengaged when changing gears to minimize=20
wear on the synchronizers, usually cone clutches that bring the incoming=20
gear up to proper speed for a smooth clash-free engagement.=20
Synchronizers are expensive to replace, necessitating disassembly of the=20
transmission. The more common symptom of worn synchronizers is clashing=20
gears and/or slipping out of gear. Speed shifting (ramming lever from=20
one gear to another) is very hard on the synchronizers.
> One thing for sure, it hurts my leg too much to avoid that and in a
> traffic jam it is certainly a better thing to use automatic (not as tirin=
g
> therefore less stress on your nerves and more unlikely to make mistakes
> which can lead to minor accidents).
Holding the clutch pedal in excessive time creates wear on the throw-out=20
bearing. The clutch assembly rotates with the engine crankshaft, the=20
pedal does not! The trust bearing is concentric with the transmission=20
input shaft, presses the clutch levers to disengage the clutch. Under=20
normal usage, the clutch and throwout bearing normally will go for=20
several 100,000's of miles without service. The clutch pedal should be=20
essentially either full out or full in, with very minimal time otherwise.
> Tamas
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