Diagnose my clutch over the internet

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

My general recommendation is give it an extra 500 revs before engagement. Any solution involves a new clutch assembly, so who cares if you use it up a little faster?

Edit: And I agree that it's most likely that the flywheel is failing to operate correctly. Stupid dial mass crap.

Right, thanks, that's what I've been doing most of the time, almost subconsciously. And being more judicious in stop-and-go traffic to avoid as much as possible situations that will require extended slipping rather than full engagement immediately.

Kind of maddeningly, this morning it showed no symptoms at all, behaving perfectly without any special treatment. Not sure how that happens -- either it's broken or it's not, right?

[Nick M3]

Originally Posted by Plaz

Right, thanks, that's what I've been doing most of the time, almost subconsciously. And being more judicious in stop-and-go traffic to avoid as much as possible situations that will require extended slipping rather than full engagement immediately.

Kind of maddeningly, this morning it showed no symptoms at all, behaving perfectly without any special treatment. Not sure how that happens -- either it's broken or it's not, right?

This is why I complain so much about too tall gearing.

[Alan]

I can't comment on what could be the issue but in regards to using a dealership for replacement versus a shop I wanted to give you an issue I went through.

When I had that NSX a few years ago I had a shudder on the clutch at take off first gear as well and had the dealership replace the clutch which I paid for. The replacement clutch was if I recall a little better but had a shudder at take off as well ... the best part of having an Acura dealer do the work is there was a warranty and they ended up replacing the clutch again without any argument or questions. They also did multiple adjustments to it when I wasn't satisfied with the feel. Another benefit is they supplied a loaner car each time I took it in.

I don't know if a regular shop would have done this or not but I do know the dealerships never minds doing warranty work if there is an issue with their work being they get paid by the manufacturer.

[kognito]

Originally Posted by AF

I don't know if a regular shop would have done this or not but I do know the dealerships never minds doing warranty work if there is an issue with their work being they get paid by the manufacturer.

IMHO any Indie shop that stand behind their work isn't going to last long.

Edit: and Plaz already has a relationship with his shop in Sterling