Stuck Clutch Plate

No real help. My brand new clutch just did the same thing last week. I started to prepare to pull the trans, then I heard a "snap" and the thing released. You might consider to loosen the bellhousing bolts to see if releasing some pressure might fix things. In the end you might have to pull the trans but small steps along the way might prevent you from having to undertake that feat.

I've done this a few times on other cars by raising the rear wheels off the ground then starting the engine in gear with the clutch pedal fully depressed. If this doesn't work straight away run it till it's warmed then apply brakes - don't forget to keep the other foot on the clutch pedal.

Usually it works - but be very very careful, if the wheels touch the ground you might find yourself driving through the house! And don't be too brutal or you could damage the box.

Just curious, what next generation are you moving up to? GT40? Rapier's suggestion sounds possible. Good luck..

IMHO, you've let this car set around too long or moisture has goten into the clutch area & rusted it (discs have steel in their facings). Un-sticking a frozen clutch disc is tricky 'cause it can be stuck on either side- to the flywheel or clutch cover- and you can only access the flywheel side thru the small hole in the bellhousing. Complicating this is the stock Pantera's clutch disengagement distance of maybe 0.040". A long slim blade of some type may be able to be progressively tapped in thru the access hole while a helper stands on the clutch to lessen the pressure, but I don't hold out much hope; I expect the ZF will have to be pulled to fix this. If its truely stuck, trying to free it with the engine running could rip the facing off the disc. And since the car obviously sat undriven for some time, have you checked to see how many brake pistons are also stuck? IMHO, this car needs to go to a Pantera-savvy shop for remedial work. Good luck with your next purchase- J Deryke

While water sanding my engine bay I got my clutch wet. I tried to free it by driving it and accelerating and downshifting untill it shredded the disc!! $750 later I have a Centerforce with a new flywheel. This car is the esiest clutch I have ever done. The trans can be out in an hour!

YOU SHOULD ENJOY THE DECREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF FORCE REQUIED TO WORK THE CLUTCH. THE CENTERFORCE IS THE WAY TO GO ESP. IF YOU DRIVE IN TRAFFIC