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  • zig553
    Advanced Member
    • Sep 2011
    • 189

    #1

    Clutch problems

    So after doing a super hard launch the other day like a chump I've noticed that my clutch pedal is now vibrating when I push it in and release it. It doesn't seem to vibrate when fully pushed in or when its just sitting, its only at about the half way point. Almost like something is unbalanced. It seems to drive just fine and shifts normal, just has a funny vibration. I've looked up the symptoms and it sounds like it may be the throwout bearing or a spring on the clutch disk. Any ideas on how long it can be driven on like this? Would it be grinding up my clutch every time I drive it?
  • spdracrm3
    E30 Modder
    • Sep 2009
    • 959

    #2
    probably broke a spring in the friction disk , and depending on how broken the pieces are the will eventually come out into the pressure plate (possibly scoring the flywheel) ,or out into bellhousing possibly getting jammed in ring gear, anyway Not Good and hard to tell how long it will last or what damage its doing till removal
    Angus
    88 E30M3 X2
    89 325IX
    92 R100GS/PD
    :)

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    • jlevie
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2006
      • 13530

      #3
      I agree on it likely being a problem with the pressure plate. And since there is no way to know the extent of the damage I'd say the car is out of service until repaired.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      • Poorboyz
        R3VLimited
        • May 2012
        • 2117

        #4
        I agree with both replies above. I would not drive car until you can pull the trans and figure out the cause if your noise.

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        • zig553
          Advanced Member
          • Sep 2011
          • 189

          #5
          Hmmm.... tits. Would http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...-1-223-102-M38 this kit be what I need?

          Are clutches are hard DIY job? Never done one before.

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          • Chessmaster
            E30 Addict
            • Jun 2012
            • 501

            #6
            Easy, a bit time consuming. Just make sure you have lots of extensions and e torxs.

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            • Tom.
              Advanced Member
              • Sep 2012
              • 121

              #7
              It's on AutoHausAZ for $215.

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              • Bullhead
                E30 Addict
                • Sep 2014
                • 532

                #8
                You could also drop the trans inspection plate to see what comes out, may tell you what you need.
                sigpic87 325E The Honey Badger

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                • spdracrm3
                  E30 Modder
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 959

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Bullhead
                  You could also drop the trans inspection plate to see what comes out, may tell you what you need.
                  What? there is no trans inspection plate!
                  Angus
                  88 E30M3 X2
                  89 325IX
                  92 R100GS/PD
                  :)

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                  • Chessmaster
                    E30 Addict
                    • Jun 2012
                    • 501

                    #10
                    im sure he means the cover that goes in the bottom of oilpan and bellhousing area.

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