Clutch problem, but what exactly?
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Clutch problem, but what exactly?
Hey guys, I recently replaced my PPF as my previous one was cracked! As I drove off, there was still vibration, so I got my mechanic to take it for a drive and said straight away, thats its my clutch. What exactly can cause a clutch to vibrate quite vigiously... broken clutch fork? I'm planning to replace it as soon as I can though... but i'm just curious thanks guys!
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If so, did it occur before or after the PPF was cracked?
While replacing the PPF, did anyone check the condition of the drive shaft universals?
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so after you replaced it you drove it and it was shaking? Yes, thats correct. I get vibration as I take off, reverse and downshift... so anytime the clutch engages.
if it was the clutch it sounds more like the counter weight is in wrong or could be the pressure plate not mounted flush with the flywheel,... but you would hear it hitting the inside of the transmission.
if it were the clutch fork you wouldn't be able to get it in gear.
what mods do you have?
aftermarket clutch??
if it was the clutch it sounds more like the counter weight is in wrong or could be the pressure plate not mounted flush with the flywheel,... but you would hear it hitting the inside of the transmission.
if it were the clutch fork you wouldn't be able to get it in gear.
what mods do you have?
aftermarket clutch??
so after you replaced it you drove it and it was shaking? Yes, thats correct. I get vibration as I take off, reverse and downshift... so anytime the clutch engages.
if it was the clutch it sounds more like the counter weight is in wrong or could be the pressure plate not mounted flush with the flywheel,... but you would hear it hitting the inside of the transmission.
if it were the clutch fork you wouldn't be able to get it in gear.
what mods do you have?
aftermarket clutch??:confused
I have an exhaust, and intake. As far as I know, the clutch is stock.
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My PPF was broken ever since I purchased my FD so I guess it occured after it was cracked. My drive shaft was taken off due to the bolts being the wrong way around, but nothing was mentioned about the condition of the universals.
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Hey guys, I recently replaced my PPF as my previous one was cracked! As I drove off, there was still vibration, so I got my mechanic to take it for a drive and said straight away, thats its my clutch. What exactly can cause a clutch to vibrate quite vigiously... broken clutch fork? I'm planning to replace it as soon as I can though... but i'm just curious thanks guys!
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Well my mechanic said straight away its my clutch, so i've ordered a new clutch, should be here tomorrow hopefully, i'll remachine the flywheel, and my mechanic is going to check my transmission out too. A clutch problem can link of all sorts of things. Your clunking in the back end would most likely be your bushes/pillowballs... same thing happened to mine. When I would reverse, clunck clunck etc.. but I purchased control arms etc from a 2002 FD and now she's beautiful. Timmy - Don't give up that easy! The satisfaction of that drive when your FD is perfect is worth it all...
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Well my mechanic said straight away its my clutch, so i've ordered a new clutch, should be here tomorrow hopefully, i'll remachine the flywheel, and my mechanic is going to check my transmission out too. A clutch problem can link of all sorts of things. Your clunking in the back end would most likely be your bushes/pillowballs... same thing happened to mine. When I would reverse, clunck clunck etc.. but I purchased control arms etc from a 2002 FD and now she's beautiful. Timmy - Don't give up that easy! The satisfaction of that drive when your FD is perfect is worth it all...
I've put roughly 12k into this car including the price and I dont want to sell it unless I would be able to get that back out of it...and I would never part out a car as rare as a rx-7...thats heartless...
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in link with https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...=1#post8119751
i got the control arms from rx7store, help with for hard launches etc. as ive got launch control fitted to my rx
i broke my PPF to,o diff n gearbox braces helpwith that give a smooth ride too, check your diff bushes for any damage. ya need to more brake it down more. when does the noise happen. when braking, turning corners, setting off etc
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i got the control arms from rx7store, help with for hard launches etc. as ive got launch control fitted to my rx
i broke my PPF to,o diff n gearbox braces helpwith that give a smooth ride too, check your diff bushes for any damage. ya need to more brake it down more. when does the noise happen. when braking, turning corners, setting off etc
Solid Diff bushes
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Tim - Go out to your car, make sure your handbrake is on and from the rear, rock it back and forth and see if you can hear clunking... if you can, its def your pillowballs!
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Im away at school and my car is back at home in the garage, ill have my mom or uncle check this out and get back at me...Thanks
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