Clutch and flywheel problem solving
At portsmouthtyre.co.uk, we help our customers resolve their clutch and flywheel problems by providing helpful and accurate advice. We use only quality parts and ensure all clutch and flywheel replacement jobs are carried out to the highest standards.
Flywheel replacement
The dual mass flywheel helps to reduce engine vibrations in mainly diesel cars. It has an effect in the smoothness of changing gears. The 2 parts of the dual mass flywheel are glued together and when this glue loses its adhesive qualities, that is when you may have problems.
What else needs replacing?
When you decide to change the clutch or get a flywheel replacement, it may be cost effective to consider changing both. During replacement of the clutch, we check the flywheel for surface cracks, heat discolouring, and wear which may have been caused due to slipping and chatter.
It is common with Dual Mass Flywheels that have severe chatter and play, that they can cause running and starting problems which can lead to possible starter motor damage and further costs. Hence why it is important to resolve these issues before than occur.
Diagnose your clutch problem
Symptoms: Severe low frequency vibration.
Cause: Loose or worn engine mountings, misalignment of engine to gearbox, uneven operation of clutch arm, oil contaminated facings, defective pressure plate, defective driven plate, scored or glazed flywheel or worn spigot bearing.
Symptoms: Engine accelerates without giving a corresponding increase in vehicle speed, burning smells, the vehicle will not drive up steep hills.
Cause: Incorrect clutch adjustments, partial seizure of linkage or fouling of pedal preventing the full return of the linkage, worn clutch facings, oil contaminated facings, defective pressure plate and/or broken springs, partially seized mechanism.
Symptoms: Difficulty in engaging first gear from neutral without making noise, jolt when changing gear with the vehicle in motion, vehicle moves when pedal is fully depressed.
Cause: Incorrect clutch adjustments or lack of fluid in the hydraulic operating system, worn hydraulic system, oil contaminated facings, defective driven plate, buckled plate or seizure on spines, seized spigot bearing or worn spigot.
