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andrewrc
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 01-2006
TOTAL POSTS: 5
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Clutch issues and potential upgrades
I have a 2005 Series 2, 50k on the clock, manual. After returning from a recent trip on Stradbroke Island I have noticed what I believe to be a slipping clutch. That is, when I put the foot on the accelerator rapidly the tacho jumps however the car speed remains constant until a one or two second delay passes, and with a small shudder the car starts to accelerate. If I gently depress the accelerator the speed does increase without too much fuss.
Firstly, does this sound like a slipping clutch? Secondly, repairs? Could it be related to low oil levels, poor adjustment of cable etc? Lastly, if the clutch is not repairable by means of adjustments does anyone have any tips on replacement? Heavy duty, replace the flywheel, etc?
I do like to get on to the beach from time to time and I tow the trailer occasionally to the tip or pick up some hay etc, max load to tow never exceed 350-400kg.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I never thought my driving style would burn through a clutch but I have proven myself wrong here I fear!
Last edited by andrewrc, 29/Jan/2008, 7:08 pm
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29/Jan/2008, 6:48 pm
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RedDragonV09
Date Registered: 01-2008
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA
TOTAL POSTS: 61
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Re: Clutch issues and potential upgrades
Yep, that sounds like a slipping clutch. If it doesnt do it very often, you have more time to figure out if you want OEM replacement or and aftermarket one like JWT. The JWTs are of great quality and I will be investing in one soon. And since the tranny will be torn apart from the engine, you might as well go for the flywheel as well. But youll have to get a JWT flywheel as well because you can only use a JWT flywheel with the JWT clutch and vice versa. They wont pair up with any other part, including OEM. There are other alternatives for clutches. ACT, Clutchmaster, Exedy, Spec, Competition clutches just to name a few. and they can all be paired with the OEM flywheel or other aftermarket ones.
Hope that helps some.
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29/Jan/2008, 7:14 pm
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Eggins
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 08-2004
Location: Brisbane
TOTAL POSTS: 184
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Re: Clutch issues and potential upgrades
Reddragon is right of coarse. You can get a replacement friction and pressure plate for the standard flywheel - that is all we have in Aus and OK if you want to keep it standard.
The alternative is to import a lighter flywheel and clutch combo - this will give you mcuh snappier performance but probably not as good for frequent heavy towing, or slow off-roading.
--- Shawn and Belinda Eggins
2003 STR, K&N, Strut brace, Ground wires, Dunlop LM702's, Tint, Mud flaps, Tow, Nudge, Spots, Mats, Rear scuff plate
http://eggins.synthasite.com/
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30/Jan/2008, 5:57 am
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6355
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Re: Clutch issues and potential upgrades
So if sand can possibly get in, should we be looking for a sand guard mod for the manual gearbox bell housing which would still allow ventilation while keeping the sand out ?
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
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4/Feb/2008, 10:11 pm
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