clutch dragging, gas in oil

[nastyjones]

I got some gas in my oil from a leaky petcock. Now my clutch is dragging & I can't adjust it to stop it from dragging (its adjusted properly). I assume the gas caused my clutch plates to swell & stop the clutch from releasing completely.

Would a simple oil change restore normal clutch action or is replacement called for?

[DanTheMan]

It would sure help. Gas in oil does bad things to the engine. If you like your bearings, change the oil.

[GSexpress]

Given time the cluth plates will most likely shrink back to about normal, but they've been permantly damaged by the gas. The bonds that hold the fibers together are not strong enough anymore. They will not hold up to normal wear and tear. You'll end up having to replace them sooner than later. In the mean time you'll be getting alot of debris in the oil that can clog your filter and create other problems. Best to do it now. This is another product of ethenaol in the gas. Makes this 10 times worse.

[nastyjones]

Of course, I will change the oil immediately but wondered about the permanent effects. I'll order new fibers.

[suzukibandit]

i had the same problem only my clutch slips now can it do the reverse of what nastyjones problem is?