Help: Clutch
I drive a manual transmission car. How do you know if the clutch needs to be changed?
Sep 30th, 2005 8:19 am
Sep 30th, 2005 8:24 am
If it starts slipping on 5th gear during heavy accelaration its time to replace.findingnemoscar wrote:I drive a manual transmission car. How do you know if the clutch needs to be changed?
Sep 30th, 2005 8:59 am
Sep 30th, 2005 2:03 pm
Sep 30th, 2005 2:55 pm
usually u dont accelerate in 5th gear bro..its usually not the gear ppl accelerate in . If a 5spd manual..usually down to 4th,...3rd if you really need to get out fast...DragonZealot wrote:If it starts slipping on 5th gear during heavy accelaration its time to replace.
Sep 30th, 2005 3:14 pm
Engine break could be useful in slipery condition.djpharoah wrote: also ..dont use your tranny to slow down. I have seen a lot of dumb kids who downshift to slow down their car...dumb very dumb..
better to use your brakes..as brake pads are cheaper to replace than your clutch
my $0.02
Sep 30th, 2005 3:41 pm
The clutch is composed of a whole wack of fingers (the spring) and the clutch plate (like brake material) which presses on the flywheel and bearings. These are usually designed to last the life of the vehicle, but are common change outs after 200-300 miles or more frequently if the driver uses the clutch as a throttle adjustment. The clutch engaging mechanism can be altered manually, and is usually set-up so that total disengagement is 1" of pedal before the floor. This distance should be maintained on service (50K) and should result in a clutch that lasts for the duration. Some set-ups differ slightly depending on the users preferences and stroke of the pedal.findingnemoscar wrote:Okay, I don't know how to explain this but I'll try:
Lately, it seems like my clutch has shifted positions -- I use to have to apply a little more pressure to the clutch but now, it's like the starting position has changed that even a little pressure from my foot forces the clutch all the way down.
I wish I could it explain it better.
But definitely no slipping of gears.
Sep 30th, 2005 4:47 pm
Sep 30th, 2005 5:17 pm
Sep 30th, 2005 5:48 pm
djpharoah wrote:usually u dont accelerate in 5th gear bro..its usually not the gear ppl accelerate in . If a 5spd manual..usually down to 4th,...3rd if you really need to get out fast...
So how much longer before you can tell it is worn down to a point for replacement?djpharoah wrote:u notice the clutch is getting worn when its takes longer for it to engage...IE: u have to depress the clutch more and it engages late and it disengages later on when u press
Agree except when going a long downgrade in which you use the tranny to maintain speed to avoid excessive use of brakes.djpharoah wrote:
also ..dont use your tranny to slow down.
Sep 30th, 2005 5:49 pm
It will slip on 5th first, if you ignore eventually it will slip on all gear and metal to metal --> flywheel replacement time.me! wrote:u don't have to wait till the 5th gear. It can slip on any gear.
Sep 30th, 2005 5:56 pm
You mean it has more travel before it hits the spring loaded point? Check fluid level if hydraulic. Check padel adjustment if cable.findingnemoscar wrote:Okay, I don't know how to explain this but I'll try:
Lately, it seems like my clutch has shifted positions -- I use to have to apply a little more pressure to the clutch but now, it's like the starting position has changed that even a little pressure from my foot forces the clutch all the way down.
I wish I could it explain it better.
But definitely no slipping of gears.
Sep 30th, 2005 7:51 pm
Oct 1st, 2005 1:41 am
Oct 1st, 2005 2:12 am
Oct 4th, 2005 12:20 am
I'd agree with that mechanic... I understand how you could unbolt the plate as you've explained... but how did you get the pressure plate and clutch disk past the throwout? Did the unit come back out the inspection cover, I know the 510's didn't have that.bug wrote:I replaced a clutch and pressure plate once in a Datsun 310, without pulling the engine or tranny. I told a mechanic and he said I was crazy. The tranny had a half moon shape inspection cover that allowed access. Removed half the bolts, turned the flywheel and got the rest. Only car I've seen that on.
Oct 6th, 2005 1:43 pm
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