740 SE 2L Estate Clutch HELP!!!!!

Apr 2nd, 2004, 10:10

I need help here!!
I get a slight squeal on take up in first gear (I suspect clutch release bearing) but drive seem unaffected. However I am getting distinct judder and I think slipping clutch when reversing uphill
Is my clutch on the way out ? or has anybody got any other thoughts or checks I should make?

Regards

Gordon 1

Peter Milnes · Apr 3rd, 2004, 01:08

I would take a look at the gearbox mounting, centre propshaft bearing and the bushes in the rear suspension before condemning the clutch. Your clutch release bearing has gone "dry". Check the amount of wear left on the centre plate and if car is high mileage you may well find that the clutch plate has worn quite a lot. The other cause of judder is the flywheel where the clutch plate sits. The face can become cracked and scored over a long time period, rendering smooth clutch action impossible.

All the best, Peter

vjck_uk · Apr 3rd, 2004, 13:13

If your clutch slips in reverse,I would think that it would be slipping every time you put your foot down in top gear.

Apr 2nd, 2004, 10:10	#1
Gordon.1 Guest Location:	740 SE 2L Estate Clutch HELP!!!!! I need help here!! I get a slight squeal on take up in first gear (I suspect clutch release bearing) but drive seem unaffected. However I am getting distinct judder and I think slipping clutch when reversing uphill Is my clutch on the way out ? or has anybody got any other thoughts or checks I should make? Regards Gordon 1

Apr 3rd, 2004, 01:08	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: 740 SE 2L Estate Clutch HELP!!!!! I would take a look at the gearbox mounting, centre propshaft bearing and the bushes in the rear suspension before condemning the clutch. Your clutch release bearing has gone "dry". Check the amount of wear left on the centre plate and if car is high mileage you may well find that the clutch plate has worn quite a lot. The other cause of judder is the flywheel where the clutch plate sits. The face can become cracked and scored over a long time period, rendering smooth clutch action impossible. All the best, Peter

Apr 3rd, 2004, 13:13	#3
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	RE: 740 SE 2L Estate Clutch HELP!!!!! If your clutch slips in reverse,I would think that it would be slipping every time you put your foot down in top gear.

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