03-03-2018, 12:01 PM
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One "aggressive" start would have been enough to de-glaze it?
(I put it in quotes, because it was probably a normal start for a lot of drivers.)
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03-03-2018, 12:28 PM
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plot thickens... friction point thins
wdb, you just reminded me of one other (rare) symptom when the clutch was acting like garbage:
Sometimes (maybe half a dozen times) the razor thin friction point would move.
Meaning, I usually found it when the pedal was a couple of inches off the floor, but every once in a while, it would surprise me because it was right near the floor. Screws with muscle memory!
That support your theory too?
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03-03-2018, 01:25 PM
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A "broken" finger (or two) on the diaphragm?
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03-04-2018, 11:52 PM
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A "broken" finger (or two) on the diaphragm?
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Right, that kind of thing. Or a stray bolt or one that backed itself out. Could also affect the actuation point. |
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03-04-2018, 11:54 PM
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Then again, hmmm. How about a loose friction pad that finally fell all the way out.
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03-06-2018, 08:21 PM
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Good news:
I drove the car again today -- first time in about a week -- and the clutch is still acting in its new, normal way. Somehow it seems even quieter than before. (Probably my imagination.) But a pleasant surprise.
The car is 75% less annoying to drive!
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03-06-2018, 10:22 PM
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Probably a bad or malinstalled throw out bearing.
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03-07-2018, 03:32 AM
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Would glaze have caused the clutch to be noisy when engaged and driving along? It was definitely transmitting some vibrations before.
Maybe I should do some more hard launches!
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Absolutely. You will get clutch chatter, squeaking, inconsistent clutch engagement, and general 'rough' clutch feel.
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03-07-2018, 03:33 AM
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Quote:
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One "aggressive" start would have been enough to de-glaze it?
(I put it in quotes, because it was probably a normal start for a lot of drivers.)
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Yes. You are essentially knocking the glaze off of the clutch.
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03-07-2018, 12:51 PM
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Seems tough to explain loud clanking with clutch glazing, I think. I like the idea of searching through the underside clutch/flywheel cover. I'd suggest a check sooner rather than later so you are more likely to find a small object before it possibly slips out a crack. My Civic's underside service-check cover is not an absolute tight fit. Little spring bits may already have dropped through.
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