Clutch shudder

A7RXY · June 28, 2010, 03:09:41 PM

There has always been a shudder on the clutch on all my RX7s when caught in traffic, but this one has started to shudder quite badly when pulling away after only a short time, having been layed up for along time so I\'m putting down to that, any idears or is it time for a new one as there is no slipping when pulling away just the shudder.
I\'ve never had a clutch go on me in a RX7 so I\'m not sure what to look for.

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Ian65 · June 28, 2010, 03:21:06 PM

Sounds like either the clutch plate is warped or you have some oil contaminating it....usual causes of clutch judder. Worn engine or gearbox mounts won\'t help either.

A7RXY · June 28, 2010, 04:12:39 PM

Cheers Ian I\'ll chk them out,
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David Nock (RIP) · June 28, 2010, 05:11:54 PM

I read years ago that oil contamination can be helped by doing what proper drivers don\'t do; that is to drop from 4th or 5th straight into 2nd at some sort of useful miles per hour and lift the clutch to spin the plates against each other, (i.e. don\'t pick up the engine revs). You know - the sort of clutch screaming that inexperienced drivers get.

That can help to clean the plates but don\'t do it too much obviously.

myatt1972 · June 28, 2010, 08:43:34 PM

Seized propshaft uj will also give similar symptoms.
Keith...

A7RXY · June 28, 2010, 08:59:04 PM

Thanks gents, if I do have to get a new clutch, any idears where to get one from, as the only places I can find on the net are in the US.

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captainbizzaro · June 28, 2010, 09:30:41 PM

I\'d have thought Clive would be a safe bet...

CHC (RIP) · July 28, 2010, 10:15:56 AM

Quote from: A7RXY;701777Thanks gents, if I do have to get a new clutch, any idears where to get one from, as the only places I can find on the net are in the US.

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Dibs, did you manage to source clutch? If notthere\'s a guy asvertising on ebay - melville4663 (he has 2 available), Item No. 280461217225. Hope this helps. Cliff

A7RXY · July 28, 2010, 10:28:32 AM

Cliff thats great, the guy is just up the road from me I will ring him.

A friend of mine has a Mr Clutch and I was talking to him about it, and he said it could be the flywheel because it only happens when it gets hot, but he will not look at cars this old because they are to much trouble, and he is a good friend and wants to remain one ............

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A7RXY · July 28, 2010, 10:37:30 AM

Great news, they will fit and reface the flywheel for Â£350 +parts, going to see the guy on Sat.

Thanks Cliff good spot ..............

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CHC (RIP) · July 28, 2010, 10:46:33 AM

They might be a lot of trouble but they are worth it, after all nothing else comes close to driving 1st Gens. Cliff

ps the attachment is not mine but isn\'t it gorguous!:god

A7RXY · July 28, 2010, 10:53:40 AM

I\' ve got a set of 4 wheels for a series 2, I paid Â£10 each for them, when I was at a breakers a while back, so if you are ever down south again and fancy them let me know.

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David Nock (RIP) · July 28, 2010, 11:52:40 AM

Quote from: A7RXY;707229Great news, they will fit and reface the flywheel for Â£350 +parts, going to see the guy on Sat.

Thanks Cliff good spot ..............

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Do they know the flywheel is held on by the \'FB\' nut.....54mm? Or will they reface from under the car? To remove the flywheel is a real pain unless you\'re used to doing it. (I\'ve only removed one.....finally used a series of chain drillings to split the nut).

A7RXY · July 28, 2010, 12:00:27 PM

They have said that they have done a few in the past, but I will mention it on Sat.

Thanks Dave

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CHC (RIP) · July 28, 2010, 03:25:18 PM

Quote from: A7RXY;707232I\' ve got a set of 4 wheels for a series 2, I paid Â£10 each for them, when I was at a breakers a while back, so if you are ever down south again and fancy them let me know.

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It\'s a pleasure to help out - good offer, will bare this in mind. Cliff
:cheers