ahh clutch shudder

Dr_Chunks · Post by **Dr_Chunks** » Mon Jun 17, 2002 9:03 pm

yeah so i was going to work this morning, driving like normal
everythings cool, minding my own business, when all of a sudden i
changed gears and the clutch pedal felt different-weird, i cant
explain it just feels different. The car was still fine though, you
know, shifted fine and everything. then i came to a stop, put it in
first ready to take off and the whole car started shaking VIGOROUSLY
until it was completely engaged in gear.

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dealerxing · Post by **dealerxing** » Mon Jun 17, 2002 9:23 pm

My car does that too, when I don't give enough gas (1500+rpm) it
vibrates on startup. Is it a worn clutch?

--- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Dr_Chunks" <dr_chunks@y...> wrote:
> yeah so i was going to work this morning, driving like normal
> everythings cool, minding my own business, when all of a sudden i
> changed gears and the clutch pedal felt different-weird, i cant
> explain it just feels different. The car was still fine though, you
> know, shifted fine and everything. then i came to a stop, put it in
> first ready to take off and the whole car started shaking
VIGOROUSLY
> until it was completely engaged in gear.

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Josh Colombo · Post by **Josh Colombo** » Mon Jun 17, 2002 9:33 pm

I think it's just how subies are.....there's been talk about this on
other boards.....I think it's more prevalent with some of the newer
legacies. I don't think there has been any super resolution out of all
the talk........not sure what to tell ya......slip the clutch a little
more.....will help keep deposits from building up.

You'll wear the clutch more....but not get the shudder......it's a trade
off.....I think it also depends on your driving style as well.

Josh

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My car does that too, when I don't give enough gas (1500+rpm) it
vibrates on startup. Is it a worn clutch?

--- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Dr_Chunks" <dr_chunks@y...> wrote:
> yeah so i was going to work this morning, driving like normal
> everythings cool, minding my own business, when all of a sudden i
> changed gears and the clutch pedal felt different-weird, i cant
> explain it just feels different. The car was still fine though, you
> know, shifted fine and everything. then i came to a stop, put it in
> first ready to take off and the whole car started shaking
VIGOROUSLY
> until it was completely engaged in gear.

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Ronnie Hast · Post by **Ronnie Hast** » Mon Jun 17, 2002 9:43 pm

All my friends Subarus (all Turbos -92 -93) has the same problem, so it´s a common thing. Just like you say(write) it´s a Subie thing. Nothing to worry about.

/Crusher

Josh Colombo <josh@surrealmirage.com> skrev:

I think it's just how subies are.....there's been talk about this on
other boards.....I think it's more prevalent with some of the newer
legacies. I don't think there has been any super resolution out of all
the talk........not sure what to tell ya......slip the clutch a little
more.....will help keep deposits from building up.

You'll wear the clutch more....but not get the shudder......it's a trade
off.....I think it also depends on your driving style as well.

Josh

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Z1Auto@aol.com · Post by **Z1Auto@aol.com** » Mon Jun 17, 2002 9:43 pm

time for a flywheel resurface and probably a new clutch too

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Andrew Mouser · Post by **Andrew Mouser** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 7:46 pm

The clutch was replaced on mine probably 15,000 miles
or so ago. And the shutter is present.
Andrew
--- Josh Colombo <josh@surrealmirage.com> wrote:
> I think it's just how subies are.....there's been
> talk about this on
> other boards.....I think it's more prevalent with
> some of the newer
> legacies. I don't think there has been any super
> resolution out of all
> the talk........not sure what to tell ya......slip
> the clutch a little
> more.....will help keep deposits from building up.
>
> You'll wear the clutch more....but not get the
> shudder......it's a trade
> off.....I think it also depends on your driving
> style as well.
>
> Josh
>
> ************************************
> Josh Colombo
> Josh@surrealmirage.com
> <mailto:Josh@surrealmirage.com>
>
> "Life, an ever-changing melody
> of beats and rhythm" - ME
> ************************************
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dealerxing [mailto:saitam@newyork.com]
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 8:16 PM
> To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] Re: ahh clutch shudder
>
>
> My car does that too, when I don't give enough gas
> (1500+rpm) it
> vibrates on startup. Is it a worn clutch?
>
> --- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Dr_Chunks"
> <dr_chunks@y...> wrote:
> > yeah so i was going to work this morning, driving
> like normal
> > everythings cool, minding my own business, when
> all of a sudden i
> > changed gears and the clutch pedal felt
> different-weird, i cant
> > explain it just feels different. The car was still
> fine though, you
> > know, shifted fine and everything. then i came to
> a stop, put it in
> > first ready to take off and the whole car started
> shaking
> VIGOROUSLY
> > until it was completely engaged in gear.
>
>
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Z1Auto@aol.com · Post by **Z1Auto@aol.com** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:16 pm

Again, the shudder comes from a flywheel that is heat checked...very common problem, and usually due to either a shop not resurfacing the flywheel (I ahve seen it many times!), or a flywheel machined incorrectly).

This is akin to your brake rotors being warped, causing the steering wheel to shake under braking

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Josh Colombo · Post by **Josh Colombo** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 8:26 pm

Adam, then how do you explain this phenomenon on practically brand new subarus, or ones that have had the clutch and flywheel replaced at the dealer?

There is just something about subaru transmissions and how some people drive. They just don't mesh too well......and you get the shudder.

As for machining the flywheel. Not really a good idea. I know this applies to the hydraulic clutches....not positive about the cable type. They design the clutch lever mechanism and such so that it releases at a certain...given...pre-determined point. If you machine the flywheel too much....you move that point, and the clutch will I believe grab too soon....(may be the other way around...grab not soon enough)

There have been people that have experienced this.

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Again, the shudder comes from a flywheel that is heat checked...very common problem, and usually due to either a shop not resurfacing the flywheel (I ahve seen it many times!), or a flywheel machined incorrectly).

This is akin to your brake rotors being warped, causing the steering wheel to shake under braking

Adam
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Dr_Chunks · Post by **Dr_Chunks** » Tue Jun 18, 2002 9:16 pm

The thing is though, is that it never did this before, so what would
just all of a sudden cause this (warped flywheel or whatever). Many
of you mentioned that you personally drive a legacy like this or know
of someone who drives one with similar problems. so is it ok to keep
driving it like this. Does it do any other damage then the slighty
extra wear to the clutch as mentioned? it's kinda of annoying - makes
the car look like a piece of crap to others, skips my cd player for
multiple seconds at a time, etc. Would a new flywheel definitely fix
this? By the way the clutch is new - about 5000 miles on it. and i
assume a new flywheel is rather expensive for our cars/

--- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Dr_Chunks" <dr_chunks@y...> wrote:
> yeah so i was going to work this morning, driving like normal
> everythings cool, minding my own business, when all of a sudden i
> changed gears and the clutch pedal felt different-weird, i cant
> explain it just feels different. The car was still fine though, you
> know, shifted fine and everything. then i came to a stop, put it in
> first ready to take off and the whole car started shaking
VIGOROUSLY
> until it was completely engaged in gear.

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Z1Auto@aol.com · Post by **Z1Auto@aol.com** » Wed Jun 19, 2002 12:06 am

Josh - simple really...subaru;s are not built to tight tolerances at all.

having owned a few myself (and on my very modded 2.5 RS, I went through a few
trannies), I never experienced such shudder.

As for resurfacing the flywheel, it absolutely can be done regardless if it
is a pull or push type clutch, cable or hydraulic..it jsut needs to eb done
correctly, and according to the specs that the clutch manufacturer calls
for.....or else you end up with a totally "doo-doo" setup.

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Z1Auto@aol.com · Post by **Z1Auto@aol.com** » Wed Jun 19, 2002 12:06 am

I can price out a new flywheel..I know for my Galant VFr4, they only run
about $120.00

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