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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

I'll keep me fingers crossed!
tabetha