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Slipping clutch (Squareback with 1835cc)
satori - June 13th, 2008 at 06:16 PM

Hey everyone. Have just put my 1835 into my squareback. After driving it for 1 hour the clutch started sliping when changing gears. Was just told that I need a performance clutch for it and will cost around $450 - 500. Will this cost any major damage if I drive it around for a few weeks. I noticed when I change gears without any accelaration it doesnt slip much. Any thoughts about this would be great as I am driving down to adelaide tommorrow.

thanks guys. :no:

johny rotten - June 13th, 2008 at 11:03 PM

a std clutch will hold an 1835 easy
you don't need a performance version.

are you loosing any oil ?

1303Steve - June 14th, 2008 at 12:27 AM

Hi

Do you have the correct free play on the pedal?

Steve

1500S - June 14th, 2008 at 09:43 AM

Has the friction face of the flywheel been skimmed without taking equal amount off the mounting face?

DH

satori - June 14th, 2008 at 02:11 PM

Took engine back out today. I think that I hadnt tighten the 6 bolts up to the correct torque, as after I did this the clutch seems to be ok. Fingers crossed.

satori - June 21st, 2008 at 05:59 PM

Now I know whats goiong on. After tightening the pressure plate bolt up, the clutch seemed to be working ok, but then out of no where it started grinding when I pushed the clutch in. The problem that the engine was set up for a Automatic and had the same fly wheel nut used, not the manuel one with the baring inside. Replaced it and everything is running smooth.