Clutch Judder

Happy Larry

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• Dec 2, 2018

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Hi, my first post I think. Generally I've adopted the approach that slight vibrations and noises on the whole are pretty standard unless they get excessive however...

I have a bit of judder on my 2.4 Puma (65,000 miles) when coming off the clutch and pulling away although with a bit of care can limit it. It did make me think about a clutch change and was after a bit of info please.

Does it have a dual mass flywheel or solid? Can a garage do a clutch change from below without taking out the floor panels etc? Is there anything else worth changing whilst the bell housing is off the engine (seals, bearings etc???) Thanks.

 

Kev12

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• Dec 2, 2018

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DMF and its not a big deal to remove floor and tunnel, 65k does seem low for DMF to need doing tho

 

1988smithy

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• Dec 2, 2018

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Check drivetrain for wear and for sticking trans brake before anything drastic

 

Wimblowdriver

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• Dec 2, 2018

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Happy Larry said:

Does it have a dual mass flywheel or solid?

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Both types have been fitted to the Puma 2.4 and 2.2 engines.

 

Happy Larry

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• Dec 2, 2018

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Trans brake components replaced last week following an old safety recall I found. (Leaky seal/pad contamination). I do have a drip from somewhere so will try and find out where from. I assume that they have a seal on the back of the crank carrier and also the gearbox output shaft that could leak oil onto the clutch friction plate which might cause the judder?

 

bluedog333

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• Dec 2, 2018

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Happy Larry said:

Trans brake components replaced last week following an old safety recall I found. (Leaky seal/pad contamination). I do have a drip from somewhere so will try and find out where from. I assume that they have a seal on the back of the crank carrier and also the gearbox output shaft that could leak oil onto the clutch friction plate which might cause the judder?

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Yes, more prevalent when cold, the judder may disappear when the oil has been ‘worn’ off the friction plate.