clutch problems on my 2.8 GU

[twiggsy]

have just noticed that my troll is making a crunching/grinding noise when i take off from a complete stop. but only in first. i tried it starting in second and not a problem. i knew my clutch was on its way out already but is this just a clutch problem? is that the clutch slipping when in first?

sorry have not got a clue about anything mechanical.

[twiggsy]

oh and it is only for like a second, once the big girl gets moving its fine. its just as i initially take off.

[YNOT]

Hard to say without hearing it but it could be a failing dual mass flywheel.

Tony

[thin on top]

Strange that its only in First, I would have thought if it was the clutch/flyweel it would be worse taking off in second.
Like Tony says, really need to hear and feel it.

Phil

[twiggsy]

have booked it in for tuesday to get fixed. driving the second car around for the time being. yeah its started happening in second now aswell. am getting the clutch replaced.

[thin on top]

I will be interested to hear what they find, and also the cost, clutches with dual mass flywheels are not cheap

[twiggsy]

mate had the clutch replaced, converted it to a solid mass flywheel. so its no longer dual. mechanic reckons it may be a bit noisier now (gearbox) but not a real problem. took it for a drive and perfect. im going back this arvo to fix up the account. i live in a country town and need the car today and literally live 5 or so down from the mechanic. he stated they have done it before there and there has been no issues with them. should be around the 1500 mark. if i had the dual mass it would have been an extra 1000 on top of that.

it was the flywheel that was busted.

[YNOT]

it was the flywheel that was busted.

Gold star for me!!!

Tony

[Bigrig]

Gold star for me!!!

Tony

To add to your ever growing collection!!

[twiggsy]

thanks guys