2wd clutch slip
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2wd clutch slip
Right, starting to get really pissed with my cossie.
The box started whining so I have just had a brand new exchange one from GEARS. Just fitted it this afternoon and after much advice from various people, I fitted a genuine Motorcraft clutch kit. I cleaned the flywheel, and cover with clutch cleaner and fitted a new clutch cable too.
Car drives fine, but as soon as it starts to boost past 0.5 bar it just starts slipping. It doesnt slip off boost, even under heavy load, 4th gear 30mph foot flat down.
Is it slipping because it needs bedding in?? please say yes, or is it likely to be a faulty clutch cover??
Cheers
The box started whining so I have just had a brand new exchange one from GEARS. Just fitted it this afternoon and after much advice from various people, I fitted a genuine Motorcraft clutch kit. I cleaned the flywheel, and cover with clutch cleaner and fitted a new clutch cable too.
Car drives fine, but as soon as it starts to boost past 0.5 bar it just starts slipping. It doesnt slip off boost, even under heavy load, 4th gear 30mph foot flat down.
Is it slipping because it needs bedding in?? please say yes, or is it likely to be a faulty clutch cover??
Cheers
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Take the cable adjustment off by lifting pedal and pushing quadrant forwards, then release press pedal a few times it will re adjust, maybe adjusted a little too much, or some grease etc wasn't removed, did you apply a little rubber lube to the splines ?
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Im having some issues with the clutch quadrant too. The clutch seems to operate fine, but it doesnt seem to be ratcheting. Ie I can release the cable from the gearbox end without lift the pedal. I can also push the white quadrant without lifting the pedal. Its strange, it worked fine before i changed the clutch cable and nothing was damaged. Im wondering if the spring on the pawl isnt working.
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How much was the exchange on the gear box as I seem to be having trouble selecting reverse ie if I've been driving and want to go in reverse I have to go in 3rd or 5th whilst stationry before it will go in reverse I also have a whine
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Nah, Its a new input shaft and the the fit on the two was perfect. I have used molykote and similar in the past, and the build up clutch dust etc has caused the plate to jam in the past, so i dont usually bother unless the two are worn.
Im having some issues with the clutch quadrant too. The clutch seems to operate fine, but it doesnt seem to be ratcheting. Ie I can release the cable from the gearbox end without lift the pedal. I can also push the white quadrant without lifting the pedal. Its strange, it worked fine before i changed the clutch cable and nothing was damaged. Im wondering if the spring on the pawl isnt working.
Im having some issues with the clutch quadrant too. The clutch seems to operate fine, but it doesnt seem to be ratcheting. Ie I can release the cable from the gearbox end without lift the pedal. I can also push the white quadrant without lifting the pedal. Its strange, it worked fine before i changed the clutch cable and nothing was damaged. Im wondering if the spring on the pawl isnt working.
Ratchet doesn't sound right, check the locking pawl and it's spring is ok.
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[quote=burnhamshaun;5460896]How much was the exchange on the gear box as I seem to be having trouble selecting reverse ie if I've been driving and want to go in reverse I have to go in 3rd or 5th whilst stationry before it will go in reverse /quote]
Think thats just the norm Reverse doesnt have syncros like forward gears, think the original owners manual says to put it into 3rd or 5th first to engage reverse.
Box was Ł500 all in.
Think thats just the norm Reverse doesnt have syncros like forward gears, think the original owners manual says to put it into 3rd or 5th first to engage reverse.
Box was Ł500 all in.
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Most people plaster the whole shaft, all I do is use the correct rubber lube(wahay!!) on the shaft(cars not mine) then wipe it off, this leaves a trace amount in the splines but not enough to cause trouble, it's a thixotropic grease so nothing sticks to it including dust, some don't need it though.
Ratchet doesn't sound right, check the locking pawl and it's spring is ok.
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Ratchet doesn't sound right, check the locking pawl and it's spring is ok.
tabetha
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[QUOTE=chrisa3;5460905]
Oh well it does whine tho I haven't had any major issues just keep wondering whether or not to buy another one or not as I do have a constant whine and reverse selecting can be a bit tricky ie double the clutch or selecting 3rd or 5th before reverse sorts it
How much was the exchange on the gear box as I seem to be having trouble selecting reverse ie if I've been driving and want to go in reverse I have to go in 3rd or 5th whilst stationry before it will go in reverse /quote]
Think thats just the norm Reverse doesnt have syncros like forward gears, think the original owners manual says to put it into 3rd or 5th first to engage reverse.
Box was Ł500 all in.
Think thats just the norm Reverse doesnt have syncros like forward gears, think the original owners manual says to put it into 3rd or 5th first to engage reverse.
Box was Ł500 all in.
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u can get a proper splin grease that dosent let the dust stick to it and cause problems daf use it ill see what its called tomorrow when im at work but putting it back togther dry is a mistake!
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