Clutch/Flywheel Question

The \/\/anderer

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

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.

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?

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?

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!

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

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.

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.

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.