Unless you drive an automatic vehicle, you’ll know exactly how it should feel when you put your foot on the clutch pedal to shift gears. You’ll know if it doesn’t feel right, from a lack of pressure to grinding or even unusual engine noises.
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Seven signs your clutch master cylinder is failing
Discover why the clutch master cylinder is crucial to the smooth running of your car’s transmission system, signs that there’s a problem and ways to take action before the issue worsens.
Continue readingIs your flywheel failing? Here are 7 signs you’ve got a problem
Your motor’s flywheel ensures that power from your motor is transferred smoothly, particularly during engine starting, idling and gear changes.
Bolted to the crankshaft at the rear of the engine, the flywheel stores intermittent rotational energy to boost power as needed. It also absorbs excess power, neutralises vibrations from the crankshaft and balances any fluctuations in your engine speed. The flywheel is what keeps your engine running when you take your foot off the accelerator, for example.
Continue reading8 Signs That Your Clutch May Be on Its Way Out
Having a bad clutch may be the result of poor habits in hill-ridden or heavily congested areas. But it is also one of those parts that has a limited lifespan and will not last forever. If you notice that your clutch is slipping, what other kinds of problems are symptomatic of deeper issues?
In this article we look at some of the most common tell-tale signs that your clutch is on its way out. Continue reading
Replacing Your Car’s Flywheel
The flywheel is the part of your car that stores rotational motion whilst changing gear. As with all moving components in your engine it can degrade over time, and will eventually need replacing. Some of the key indicators that you’re having problems with your flywheel include vibration whilst allowing the engine to tick over, or a juddering feeling when starting the car. It is also common to hear a kind of cluttering noise whilst changing between gears.
Continue readingHow to Change a Car’s Clutch
There are many tell-tale signs that your car’s clutch is on its way out. The clutch may feel spongy during operation, requiring you to let it out more than normal whilst you change gear. A burning smell also can indicate that there is excess friction caused by a slipping clutch or you may simply have experienced a huge amount of difficulty in changing gear. Whatever the reason behind your failing clutch, you can change this part yourself with a sufficient amount of mechanical knowledge and the right tools. This step by step guide goes through the basic fundamentals of performing this procedure Continue reading