New Clutch
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From: Milford, MA, USA
New Clutch
I just had a new clutch an pressure plate put in my 97 Accord. The clutch and pp have about 3000 miles on them.
When the I accelrate hard there is a noticable skake/shimmy through 3500 to 4500 rpm. Its not real bad and I do not think that the clutch is slipping but I would not rule that out. It can be felt though the steering wheel a little and through the accelerator pedal a little and through the floor a little.
The Haynes manual describes a similar problem and atrributes it to CV joints. Does anyone have any ideas?
When the I accelrate hard there is a noticable skake/shimmy through 3500 to 4500 rpm. Its not real bad and I do not think that the clutch is slipping but I would not rule that out. It can be felt though the steering wheel a little and through the accelerator pedal a little and through the floor a little.
The Haynes manual describes a similar problem and atrributes it to CV joints. Does anyone have any ideas?
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From: Trenton, NJ, USA
Re: New Clutch (97accordex)
Your problem seems to be either related to your CV axles or your clutch/flywheel friction surface.
Do you have a full-faced disc or puck-type friction disc? Is it sprung?
Was the flywheel PROPERLY resurfaced before the clutch was installed? i.e. stepped correctly.
Were the pressure plate bolts properly torqued to the flywheel?
Was a new release bearing installed?
Let us know more facts about your problem and maybe we can help you out.
Do you have a full-faced disc or puck-type friction disc? Is it sprung?
Was the flywheel PROPERLY resurfaced before the clutch was installed? i.e. stepped correctly.
Were the pressure plate bolts properly torqued to the flywheel?
Was a new release bearing installed?
Let us know more facts about your problem and maybe we can help you out.
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Re: New Clutch (GTM)
Here are the facts as I know them,,,,,,,,,
Clutch Master Flywheel (Sorry, no PN right now)
ACT Pressure Plate HO13
ACT Disc HSD806S
ACT Release Bearing RB817
All components were new. The flywheel was probably not resurfaced as it was new. I assume the mechanic torqued all bolts to spec. I am getting ready to call him as it has been well over 3000 miles and I still get the "rumbling" vibration around 3000-5000 rpm.
Clutch Master Flywheel (Sorry, no PN right now)
ACT Pressure Plate HO13
ACT Disc HSD806S
ACT Release Bearing RB817
All components were new. The flywheel was probably not resurfaced as it was new. I assume the mechanic torqued all bolts to spec. I am getting ready to call him as it has been well over 3000 miles and I still get the "rumbling" vibration around 3000-5000 rpm.
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From: Trenton, NJ, USA
Re: New Clutch (97accordex)
It seems to me like your first guess was probably correct. Hard to say without driving the car though.
Ask your mechanic if he remembered to thoroughly clean the friction surface of the new flywheel before installing it. Many times the anti-rust coating the manufacturer applies is not completely removed and the remaining coating creates hot spots and therefore a warped flywheel. (think brake rotor shimmy).
Good Luck.
Ask your mechanic if he remembered to thoroughly clean the friction surface of the new flywheel before installing it. Many times the anti-rust coating the manufacturer applies is not completely removed and the remaining coating creates hot spots and therefore a warped flywheel. (think brake rotor shimmy).
Good Luck.
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