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Clutch/Flywheel Question

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  • 22-03-2008 3:26pm
    #1
    The \/\/anderer
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭


    Just wondering does anybody know if it is standard practice to machine the flywheel when replacing a clutch? Or perhaps it's just good practice?

    Thanks


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    #2
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    It's kinda over-kill!

    It shouldn't be necessary if the flywheel isn't scored or damaged - a light run over with emery paper to take the shine off it should be fine.


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    #3
    The \/\/anderer
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭The \/\/anderer


    Just had my clutch replaced recently. Since then, there's a lot of vibration when it engages in first gear. It's not too bad if i rev the engine more, but its not right. Also reversing is a nightmare. I usually wouldn't need to accelerate at all, just use the clutch, but it vibrates really bad in reverse. So parking is a pain.

    From what i read online, it indicates a warped flywheel?


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    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Or it could be a contaminated clutch, vibration can often be caused by oil on the friction surfaces, water can do it too if you drive through a flood.or maybe the mechanic didnt tighten up everything correctly?


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    #5
    The \/\/anderer
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭The \/\/anderer


    So whats the best thing to do? Just bring it back to them and tell them its not right? They'll probably hit with a bill for 5 hours labour!


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    bushy...
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭bushy...


    Could also be engine mounting not bolted up properly allowing the engine/box to rock. Whatever it is it shouldn't be doing it after a clutch change


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    Spit62500
    Closed Accounts Posts: 408 ✭✭Spit62500


    Its most likely that the clutch wasn't centered when it was fitted - if this is the case then its the responsibility of the fitter to rectify it free of charge.


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    The \/\/anderer
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭The \/\/anderer


    Yea I'll drop into them next week and see what they say. There's a 6 month/6000 mile warranty.
    The clutch should be working properly after a clutch replacement! So it's really up to them to sort it out.


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    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Its as simple as this, if it wasnt juddering before you left it in to them to change the clutch, its something they did and therefore their fault.


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