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Subject Topic: HELP..Smoking Clutch Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonChristofflambypie
02/7/2007 at 9:18pm
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Has anyone been stuck in a tailback on a steep gradient and made their clutch smoke?  I have a Passat 1.9TDI (130BHP) that has done this at only 48k, I was stuck for nearly an hour on the A300 at Indian Queens in Cornwall. I know nothing about clutches, but I think I have burnt mine, I can still smell the horrible burnt smell in the cabin after 2 days.  Can anyone help? 

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PersonAdam_eggs
02/7/2007 at 9:53pm
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Hiya Christoff Lamby Pie,

I am a mechanic by trade, and it sounds to me that you have been riding the clutch. If you were constantly starting and stopping (on the gradient) like you would normally, then the chances are that with the extra weight en tow you would have had to increase your revs and slip the cluth more to achive drive. Is your car still driveable? If so then the damage may not be as bad as you think, but for piece of mind you should get it checked out.

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Personmichael
02/7/2007 at 10:04pm
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agree with above to get it checked or it will let you down when least expected,i too am a machanic by trade and imho the plate will now be glazed and not as good as before.if the engine speed increases at any time and the car does not then the clutch is slipping.more going up hill.

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Persongazza12345
02/7/2007 at 11:09pm
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You can get a heavy duty clutch for your car.

The downside is that they have some bite.

& need good clutch control. but you will get used to it. you would pay a bit more for one. But they will last forever.  



PersonJayDee
02/7/2007 at 11:38pm
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Cluches are basically 2 friction plates that are held together by springs, when you depress the pedal the pressure eases and at a certain point they are still in contact but can slip this allows smooth take off.

Sounds like as already said yours has been slipping for a prolonged period causing it to overheat and give off smoke, certainly worth getting it checked out, the smell will linger but eventually go away.


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Personpurplehat
03/7/2007 at 8:49am
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Sorry, know nothing about clutches, but they're not allowed to smoke in public places now.

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Personmichael
03/7/2007 at 10:48am
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Sorry, know nothing about clutches, but they're not allowed to smoke in public places now.

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PersonVal A
03/7/2007 at 12:29pm
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We had the same problem this year on holiday in France - and just 'limped' home, the clutch finally packed up on the Monday morning following us getting back, about 200 yards from the Ford dealership.  They towed it in, and a very expensive repair followed, including clutch, some parts of gearbox, and turbo (partner dealing with tekkie side) but I'd suggest you take it in asap before it lets you down completely.


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purplehat!!!!!

the poor people are worried-thanx for cheering everyone else up rofl


Personmilliemop
09/7/2007 at 12:52pm
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If you find that when you let out your clutch pedal to move off normally and the car won't budge till the pedal is almost fully out then you will have to get a new clutch as full pedal travel indicates that the plates are worn. a good clutch will bite almost immediately when you lift your foot off the floor----new clutch for a passat about £350 at the local garage---about £ 500 at the dealers, providing the flywheel is ok

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Persontimtheenchanter
09/7/2007 at 6:19pm
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related to above post, does this also apply to hydraulic clutches?

I frequently get a smelly clutch when reversing the van, especially into the drive at home, but there again its one of the drawbacks of towing with a petrol, no low down torque, si i have to rev it a bit to get it to move, whilst slipping the clutch, not good!


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09/7/2007 at 6:30pm
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Hydraulic refers purely to the method of activating the clutch, the principles of pressure & friction plates remain the same


PersonBig Al
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Clutch.....How antique are those ?


Personreedrider
09/7/2007 at 7:49pm
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I think they are something to do with a third pedal in ya car like I know they stink when people try to reverse caravans up hills with them

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Not in low range they dont :)

Least not unless you really try hard !


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Quote: Originally posted by dirtydisco on 09/7/2007
Hydraulic refers purely to the method of activating the clutch, the principles of pressure & friction plates remain the same

ceers, I didn`t know if they has a top up system like brakes do, so as it wears pedel travel want affected. Ive never played with hydraulic clutches, only cable operated.



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