Clutch problems (updated w/pics)

[tompumped]

I recently replaced my steel flywheel with a lightweight 7.5lb aluminum one. When I did that I replaced the disc with a valeo disc. The pressure plate I used had only twenty thousand miles on it as did the disc and tob. It was a luk kit. I got a disc for fifty dollars on RA and I installed it.

I had the flywheel resurfaced, and I ground down the dowel pins. I waited what I thought was long enough for break in. I put 800 miles on the car about 200 was highway. The driving I do is mostly rural.
When I shifted fast into second the other day for the first time it slipped when I let the clutch out. I'm going to pull the trans today more than likely. I know I glazed the disc.

I'd like to see some suggestions. I think I didn't wait long enough for the break in, maybe it takes longer with this type of flywheel? I had no issue using this pressure plate when the engine and trans was installed in my old car.

It sucks because I would've been fine if I just left it when I installed the engine and trans. I'm probably going to save up for a stage two/three. I was going to get a clutchmasters, but i'm worried about slipping issues. thanks

 

[jmpSHO2nd]

I always thought long highway drives were not considered as breaking in a clutch. I could be wrong but I always broke in a new clutch with city driving and alot of shifting through the gears to heat the clutch up.
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[tompumped]

While I drive mostly in a rural area now there is quite a bit of stopping and going. I drove for 600 miles of that and only 200 highway with a total of 800 miles.

 

[SVOFANATIC]

I wanna say break in for a stock clutch/flywheel setup is 1000 miles that's how long I waited for mine before getting into it.

 

[tompumped]

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Here's pics, maybe I didn't grind down the dowel pins far enough, I don't know. I'm undecided about reusing this flywheel. I'd really like to, but I might put the stocker back in.

I'm thinking about at least installing a new insert, but I don't want to spend 130 + installation. I think that price is too high seeing as I can get an insert from ultra rev for 43 plus shipping. I was told I might be in for some work as the new design is riveted. Supposedly the insert can turn causing the bolts to bind resulting in drilling them out.

Can someone tell me with my measurements if I can use the fidanza insert? I will get them asap. It's 18 bolts.

 

[kevinspann]

There's a break in period for a clutch? Lol.

 

[SHOspazz92]

There's a break in period for a clutch? Lol.

I've never bothered with stock clutches. Drive it for a few miles, go through the gears, start, stop, then WOT OMGZ0RS. If it's going to slip, I want to know right away, not after I've driven it for 500 Miles.

-Sam

 

[tompumped]

I put the stock flywheel back in. I didn't want to use the other flywheel, but it would probably be fine now. I thought you should break it in before shifting as fast as you possibly can. It only slipped when doing that.

I measured the fire ring and it's only 9 5/8. So much for put it in and go. That's the last time I try to save money buying a used flywheel. I should've known something was wrong when I saw how worn down the clutch disc was when I saw pics.

 

[tompumped]

I've never bothered with stock clutches. Drive it for a few miles, go through the gears, start, stop, then WOT OMGZ0RS. If it's going to slip, I want to know right away, not after I've driven it for 500 Miles.

-Sam

You are right I got on it in the first five miles and banged gears, no slipping. Usually I don't take someones word for it, but I figured wth. There is also no more buzzing pedal. I took the valeo disc out and put the south african luk disc in. Normally I never cheap out, but i'm glad I did because everything works fine. When I get a wavetrac i'll buy a southbend and another lightweight flywheel.

 

[Ishodu]

Organic disks don't require a break in.

 

[Anonymous]

I have a 91 Gen 1 and I'm having serious issue , it revs over 4K RPM when starting off in 1st gear and barely moves and it also continues when I shift through 2nd n 3rd can anybody tell whats the problem ???

 

[dohcsable]

a slipping clutch......prolly needs replaced