Pushed my cluch in while submerged!
JK Super Freak
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From: Aurora, Colorado, United States
I've done the same thing. I havn't had any problems I think it depends on if its just muddy water or large sticky mud/sticks ect.
I about $HIT myself when i had stalled it and hit the clutch and it wouldnt restart.
after being winched out i let it sit with my foot on the clutch to kindof let any water ect drian out and then started it let it idle in neutral. I would ligtly engage the clutch just enough to get it spinning and then let it dissengage to spin any crap off of it if there was any. that was last summer and i'm stil going strong about 20K miles since then.
I about $HIT myself when i had stalled it and hit the clutch and it wouldnt restart.
after being winched out i let it sit with my foot on the clutch to kindof let any water ect drian out and then started it let it idle in neutral. I would ligtly engage the clutch just enough to get it spinning and then let it dissengage to spin any crap off of it if there was any. that was last summer and i'm stil going strong about 20K miles since then.
Last edited by The_Yeti; Mar 25, 2011 at 07:56 AM.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Encino
If it still grabs when you shift gears you'll be find, if it slips then flush'n change the fluid.
Youri is like the mud/water nazi so don't pay him any attention. Going by his know how, anything over 6 inchs of water/mud and you'll have to buy a new jeep.
How'd the diff. fluid look after the mud hole?
Youri is like the mud/water nazi so don't pay him any attention. Going by his know how, anything over 6 inchs of water/mud and you'll have to buy a new jeep.
How'd the diff. fluid look after the mud hole?
JK Junkie
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
I was stuck all the way up to the front bumper for a good couple ten minutes and I pushed my clutch in very similar water to you my buddy opened it up the next day and there was nothing wrong with it.
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JK Freak
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From: Searcy, Arkansas
Originally Posted by TripleJeep_99
^^^ totally agree, don't touch that clutch if you have found no performance issues. I am sure there was very little to no damage to the clutch and the muddy water does not look to thick to be really concerned. Just stick a hose into the clutch housing and rinse it out. Also, I would not worry about the Tranny fluid you are not deep enough to go over the stock breather tube for the Tranny or Transfer Case in that hole, but you should consider extending your breather tubes (axles, tranny & transfer case) and next time you play in water and mud....4LO!!
End of wheeling season, that's when you can drain all the fluids unless contaminated.
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JK Freak
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From: Searcy, Arkansas
Originally Posted by TripleJeep_99
^^^ totally agree, don't touch that clutch if you have found no performance issues. I am sure there was very little to no damage to the clutch and the muddy water does not look to thick to be really concerned. Just stick a hose into the clutch housing and rinse it out. Also, I would not worry about the Tranny fluid you are not deep enough to go over the stock breather tube for the Tranny or Transfer Case in that hole, but you should consider extending your breather tubes (axles, tranny & transfer case) and next time you play in water and mud....4LO!!
End of wheeling season, that's when you can drain all the fluids unless contaminated.
JK Junkie
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From: Newport news, va
Originally Posted by mvnolan
The JK is perfectly capable of playing in the mud and water, just know your limitations. I have had muddy water to the headlights in mine with no problems. Is it a good idea to push the clutch? No. Will it always cause sever damage? No. Would I replace a clutch that is not giving me problems on just the opinion of someone I have never met? NO WAY!!! There is absolutely no excuse to send the OP's mind racing, thinking he has ruined his clutch, and that he should immediately sink hundreds of dollars into his Jeep for a repair that is not necessary. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
