1cosworth

hi 2 all.got aquestion about my t5. i ve just change the old clutch kit with a standart new one (clu,plate and clu.cover). i run almost 1.0 to 1.2 max boost.is it normal with 5th gear to slip with the 1.2 boost.didnt have this with the old clutch set.i ve not done more than 400 miles with the new

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iTrader: (4)

was it a new clutch from Ford direct?

if so, then i am under the impression that the manufacturer of the clutches has changed and they are not good quality

1cosworth

i think they both are valeo items . is th clutch plate from the 2lt same as the cosworth?

tabetha

Even the std ford one should handle way more than this, does the pedal pressure feel lighter ?
tabetha

1cosworth

tabetha yes it does feel much much lighter almost like driving another car

tabetha

The diaphragm is obviously much less clamping force, if you have the old one put that back on.
tabetha

1cosworth

hi tabetha again and thanks ,i dont know what the diaphragm is and where it is.

tabetha

The diaphragm or as some call it the pressure plate, is the outer part of the clutch, with the sprung fingers in it, the bit that actually clamps the friction disc between the flywheel and clutch diaphragm.
The diaphragm is inside the bell housing so will be a box off job, first though make sure it is not over adjusted by some numpty.
PULL on the clutch pedal, ie up past it's normal(rest) position, this will release any tension in the adjuster, then a few presses later will auto adjust to correct itself try that first.
tabetha

1cosworth

ok i ll tyry that first and see what ll happen thanks for your time

tabetha

I'll keep me fingers crossed!
tabetha