wardy, just curious, how do you like the new diff compared to the old one,
now that youve had a chance to get the feel of it?
andrew
ps you coming next mon. night to club meet?
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, 27 July 2000 18:41
Subject: Re: clutch release problem
>G'day Terry !
>
>No, there's no sign of shudder on take off at all. So When I've got a few
>days off I'll drop the box and have a close look at the pressure plate and
>make sure I torque it back up to specs to see how it goes. I've never had
>any slippage on the clutch, even on hard runs. Releasing the clutch or
>depressing it when idling makes no difference to idle speed, no noise from
>gearbox. It's nice and quiet.
>
>What are the correct measurements for the throwout bearing carrier so I can
>check it ? Other than the gearbox quirk, the engine is running really
well.
>No complaints from me at all. Even fuel economy is heaps better that my
old
>L. (esp with ULP at 90-95 cents per litre).
>
>Cheers,
>Wardy
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Terry & Heather" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 1:34 AM
>Subject: RE: clutch release problem
>
>
>> Errol,
>>
>> I think Wardy is well up on that one as I recall we spoke about the
>> anticipated problems, but you can never pre empt what problems you have
>> without a crystal ball and Wardy's had some good ones with his FJ. I
>wonder
>> if there are any signs of shudder on take off.
>>
>> There may be a sticking or broken release spring in the p/plate. The
>> symptoms are sort of like a broken spring, I think there are 6 of them in
>a
>> FJ plate, could be 8 whatever if one or more sticks or is broken the
plate
>> does funny things and can be inconsistent on engage. With stuffed
springs
>> the plate doesn't always engage evenly across the whole friction surface
>but
>> contacts outer edge first. If this is a likely candidate you will also
get
>> varying pedal position when you engage and the problem is normally worse
>> when things get hot.
>>
>> terry
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Errol Smith
>> Sent: Tuesday, 25 July 2000 6:58 AM
>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Subject: Re: clutch release problem
>>
>>
>> Wardy,
>> If your throwout bearing carrier is the wrong length (too short) this can
>> also cause part of the travel to be wasted taking up clearances between
>the
>> bearing and the pressure plate.
>> Cheers
>> Feral Errol
>>
>> ----------
>> From: wojee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Subject: Re: clutch release problem
>> Date: Monday, July 24, 2000 8:56
>>
>> Wardy,
>> I replaced both master cylinder and slave cylinders, still did it!!!
>> Bleeding the system it was great for about 30 kms then crunch crunch
>> again........ tightened up the pressure plate to flywheel bolts and I
>> haven't herd a peep out of it since...... however its be off hte road
>> for 4 months i think now.... cracked top landing on #4 piston. So i am
>> getting the forged ones under way and am going to get a manifold, either
>> bought or made, and get an intercooler made up - custom. Things that
>> really should have been done at the start. Ah well live and learn.
>>
>> Wojee :O)
>>
>> Mark Ward wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks Wojee, that sounds like the go. I'll have pulling the box
>> > out, I'd say. Meybe pull the radiator, and move the motor forward on
>> > the engine mounts for more room. The funny thing is, I did my return
>> > trip to work today ~100k's, not one single clash either up or down
>> > through any gear. It's got me stuffed. Some days it's perfect,
>> > others it drives me nuts ! Thanks,Wardy PS: Can anyone recommend a
>> > place in Sydney to get one of those plastic Bosch BOV's ? -----
>> > Original Message -----
>> >
>> > From: wojee
>> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 2:08 AM
>> > Subject: Re: clutch release problem
>> > Wardy,
>> > I had the EXACT same problem!!!!!!!!!!
>> > Take the gear box off and tighten the clutch / pressure
>> > plate bolts.......... don't ask me why but it stopped after
>> > that.....
>> >
>> > Wojee :O)
>> >
>> >
>> > Mark Ward wrote:
>> >
>> > > Those who have done the FJ to 510 conversion using the
>> > > ZL71B gearbox, did you have any problems with insufficient
>> > > clutch release ? I've maxed out the pedal adjustment but
>> > > I still think it's not enough because when stationary and
>> > > going into reverse there's a loud crunch. Also every
>> > > change up or down through 2nd clashes, 3rd and 5th are
>> > > starting to clash as well. The thing is, when the
>> > > gearbox/motor is cold it doesn't happen. The clutch is a
>> > > stocker, and in good nick. Ideas ? Thanks in advanceWardy
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > -
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