clutch judder

[SergeantScooby]

Anyone

over last few days i have been noticing a slight judder coming through clutch pedel when releasing the clutch after changing gear, i dont think its there all the time. Could this be the start of the clutch on its way out, i would rather catch it before it goes completely and leaves me stranded somewhere clutchless.

any ideas / suggestions ?

ss

[WUZ]

Mal - they all do this it is due to clutch plate build up on the flywheel. which causes hot-spots on the flywheel.

Shert term fix.............................couple of 6K standing starts. Sounds harsh but it works........for a couple of months.

It's nothing to do with needing a new clutch so put your wallet away!

Russell

[SergeantScooby]

Russell a few others suggested this high rev start, sounds brutal but might give it a go at weekend, the judder doesn't bother me so much i was more concerned about the thing failing on me, cheers for the the confirmation

[JTaylor]

Russell a few others suggested this high rev start, sounds brutal but might give it a go at weekend, the judder doesn't bother me so much i was more concerned about the thing failing on me, cheers for the the confirmation

It'll start to slip before it fails SS.

Judder will get progressively worse, then a bit of slip in the lower gears, moving up through until it slips in fifth as soon boost comes in. Most people change it before then.

If/when it does let go have a look at the Exedy Organic Clutch and get the flywheel lightened at the same time. Superb clutch, OE feel without the judder, good for about 400bhp and improved pick up with the shaved fly wheel.

[urabus]

Whatever you do when it does finally die dont get your workshop to reface the existing pressure plate. It will last for about six months and then exactly the same judder will come back.

The other thing to remember when selecting a clutch is in my opinion avoid the brass puck ones unless you have straight cut gears. It is a lot cheaper to let the clutch act as a fuse rather than stripping first and the input shaft in the gearbox.

Cheers

Brendon