It's all a matter of opinion. Theoretically, it's best to put the tranny in
neutral and let the clutch out (that's what I do), because then the release
fork isn't strained, and your TO and pilot bearings aren't spinning.
My dad, however, holds the clutch down in first all the time and he
currently has 198K on his Stratus. The clutch is starting to not want to
grab now, but 200K is a good run for a clutch.
When I get a new 4.7 5-speed Dak, I'll post how long the clutch lasts, and
we'll compare the results to someone with the same truck that holds the
clutch :-)
Later,
Jon
jonsdak@midmaine.com
The Dodge Diesel Website
http://www.dieseldodge.com
1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle, "BackRack"
Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front
license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund BugShield
----- Original Message -----
>
> Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 23:59:57 -0800
> From: "Dave" <ded74@yahoo.com>
> Subject: DML: Clutch pedal down when stopped, good or bad?
>
> Ok, I just got my clutch done, replaced everything. I want to make sure
it
> lasts as long as possible. A friend of mine told me that you shouldn't
keep
> your foot on the clutch when at a stop light, that you should take it out
of
> gear until you're ready to roll again. Any truth to this? I've been
> driving nothing but sticks since I was 15, never heard this. Just
curious.
> Thanks.
>
> - --
> Dave
> Denver, CO
> '93 Sport 4x4 V-6
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