Clutch Problem

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:41 pm

Hmmm...

Description of that noise sounds less like release bearing and more like syncromesh/low oil/damaged gearwheel/breaking up pressure plate or other knackered bearing inside the box. But then they don't explain the clutch pedal going to the floor!

Yep, I reckon stripping down is the only way to go...

Post by **semicolin** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:15 pm

The clutch isn't dropping to the floor, after changing the slave, it's actually stiffer than its ever been

Stevelar_granolar · Post by **Stevelar_granolar** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:03 pm

So has changing slave cured it? Normally if slave goes the pedal will feel flat/dead with no pressure, if master goes normally pedal will take longer to rise, also worth checking pipes and reservoir as if it's drawing crap or air in this will give flat feeling with no pressure. If the release bearing is knackered it will make the noise you describe only when the clutch is depressed, if it makes the sound you described when the clutch is released it may well be a knackered input shaft bearing. But to be honest it's probs been caused by a worn out clutch. Just my 2p and sorry for the bland grammer

Post by **semicolin** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:35 pm

One of the clutch springs had popped and was getting whipped around getting caught in places causing all sorts of mischief. Clutch still had plenty bite too

New atr clutch fitted

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:52 am

Breaking up pressure plate then.

Glad it's fixed

Post by **Merlin** » Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:04 am

semicolin wrote:One of the clutch springs had popped and was getting whipped around getting caught in places causing all sorts of mischief. Clutch still had plenty bite too

New atr clutch fitted

That was the exact same as what happened to me.

Post by **Lude-dude** » Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:42 am

happened to me too, and my clutch dropped to the floor

Post by **semicolin** » Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:56 am

How long do you guys suggest i granny drive it to let the clutch bed in?

it feels like a brand new car and all i want to do is boom it lol

Post by **Merlin** » Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:58 am

300 miles or so. Although in my 5th gen I lasted until around 200 miles before I was booting it

Post by **semicolin** » Wed Nov 27, 2013 11:02 am

I've been told 300, 500 and 1000 but 1000 seems a bit of a body lemonade take. I'll go for the 300-500 mark.

When is the next dyno day then