Mk2EscortSport! Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Hi, Got a couple of little problems with the daily. Clutch shudder in my 86 laser. Anyone know if there is a common problem with these cars that causes this? Had a look at the haynes manual and it suggests engine, gearbox mounts, warped pressure plate, or a glazed clutch?. Does anyone know a way to figure out which it could be? Cheers Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 My van does it too, mega slippage may have warped things a bit. Most likely the pressure plate is old and wobbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Heat spots on the flywheel are the most common cause. The flywheel will need to be removed and machined. A new clutch is a good idea at the same time. It is a fairly sinmple job on a Laser but perhaps the economics will not stack up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Is there any danger in just leaving it as it is for the moment? Its not that bad..... The laser is in real good nick apart from this so will probably eventually get it done. anyone know what a clutch kit will cost? Thanks for the advice. Cheers Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 You may learn to drive around it. There is no serious danger in putting up with it. The most likely things to fail as a result will be engine/gearbox mounts - nothing major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 ive driven around with a shudder from my galant for around 2 years, hasnt got worse and i still drive it all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 sweet, well ill just leave it for now,.... rather spend the time on the escort. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japawagons Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Crank Seal Oil Leaks can also cause clutch shudders. But it's probably not worth worrying about until you loser the clutch all together or it slips real bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Actually just got a clutch kit, $170 for supercheap for a exedy kit. Not to badly priced so I got it. Will do the install this weekend. Will look at the oil seals and see what sort of state they are in. Cheers Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Take the flywheel off and have it machined. Do not skip this step It will cost you bugger all. BNT or any other clutch place will do it cheap or free when you buy a clutch from them so it should not be too expensive by itself ($40?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock-Lee Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 40 bucks when I had it done at the beginning of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 ok will do, thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 If you're refacing the flywheel... WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T REUSE THE FLYWHEEL BOLTS!!!! I know from bitter experience how difficult it is to get the studs out of the crankshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 If you're refacing the flywheel... WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T REUSE THE FLYWHEEL BOLTS!!!!I know from bitter experience how difficult it is to get the studs out of the crankshaft. Huh? The friction face of the flywheel is usually well proud of the crank mating face. The original bolts will be fine.......... unless Lasers have some wierd flywheel that I don't know anything about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 You can't guarantee they can take torquing down more than once. It's just not worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzayD Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Where do you get new flywheel bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Need to be careful you dont strip the threads in the crank aswell, I suggest you get a new crank to be sure. . <--- Sarcasm. Have done many many flywheel jobs, and have never had a problem re-using flywheel bolts... Sure, occasionally you get a bolt thats messed up and shears, but that could happen anywhere, with any bolt... You going to use brand new bolts every time you replace anything? In conclusion, re using your flywheel bolts will be fine, unless you're unrealistically unlucky, in which case you should put the spanner down and open your wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Have got the clutch kit but do not have the time to do it at the moment. Will learn to live it for another month or so. Thanks for the advice. Cheers Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 You can't guarantee they can take torquing down more than once. It's just not worth the risk. you can tell if they are up to the job when you pull them out ... its pretty obvious when they cant take any more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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