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Originally Posted by FastOnFastOff
Like I said before, I've been driving manual transmissions a loooong time and this is a first. Maybe it was ABUSE like Porsche suggested,
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And that does not mean that it is INTENTIONAL abuse; I think MOST people abuse their cars in various ways, but it's what I call "benign abuse." They're not
trying to damage their cars or subject them to unnecessary additional wear and tear; they just don't know any better.
Now, in some instances we witness WILLFUL IGNORANCE, and I cannot sympathize with the troubles arising from that attitude.
A classic example of this is the refusal to use the handbrake on hill starts, 'cuz only a girlyman would use the handbrake. Yeah, well that form of ignorance is accompanied by it's own built-in punishment. A clutch that could have lasted 150,000 miles or more is now erased in a mere fraction of that time.
(Those who persist in this foolishness will not get any argument from me; I'll be pleased to sit back and watch you people continue to needlessly and pointlessly erase your clutch disks. It's a free country after all. "Erase" away, folks!
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but I've known other guys to SERIOUSLY ABUSE their trannys with no issues. The best that'll come out of this is that at the very least we have place like these forums to document these mechanical issues.
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Perhaps it is the result of a mechanical failure unrelated to the driver. It certainly sounds like it could be.
But if your clutch failure is attributable to something YOU'RE doing, it would be a good thing for you to learn about it, and learn how to correct the practice so you don't destroy yet another expensive clutch. It would also help others here, many of whom are inexperienced and come here hoping to learn.
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Because if the dealer's gonna work on my car, I'll make sure they work on everything possible. Like the crickets, for example.
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Crickets? High pressure fuel pump swaps? Nuuuuu...
Not me, mon. They can keep their grubby paws off my perfectly functioning HPFP and fuel lines. The crickets are just one of MANY noises this car makes as it happily purrs along. Cars make noises. This particular make and model is exceptionally noisy. It was made that way.
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Once again, THANKS!! 
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I like your attitude in this thread; you have shown a remarkably agreeable approach, and an openness and willingness to accept different ideas and criticism, especially constructive criticism. Unlike the kids these days, you're willing to learn from those who may know more than you. Maybe we can all help you figure out what happened here, and how to avoid any repetition.
