gordesky1 You live in PA right? whats the warmest temprature you have been running in lately? if its as cold as I think then keep the hair drier out till it gets warm or just store your RC in a warm place. As for the clutch its time to start over. Probably a new clutch bell and bearings also, they wear out a lot faster than a lot of people care for them. Give that RC some TLC and you will probably be OK......Good Luck and HAPPY RC'en