Krismuss Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Noticed an occasional juddering under high speed heavy braking lately and assumed it was brakes though it wasn't happening every time, then out on a blat yesterday and noticed it is when braking at high speed though only when releasing the clutch at the same time (changing down). Does that sound like clutch on it's way out? To be honest, I 'smoked' my clutch at Wings & Wheels last year and ever since it does 'stink' whenever I get a rapid (ahem!) getaway though don't necessarily every notic/feel any slipping. Any pointers, is the clutch being replaced this winter? Thanks Chris Edited by - krismuss on 28 Aug 2012 12:36:02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Is the judder through the steering wheel ? It is not going to be linked to the clutch. Have you checked for play in the front wheel bearings or top/bottom swivels on the uprights lately ? You may be surprised to find how much play there is, and remedial action may solve your problem. Adjusting the bearings is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Chris, It's your propshaft. Under braking, the loads on the prop joints are in the opposite direction. Probably a grease nipple fell out and the joint has worn out. if you take your tunnel top off, you will be able to look at the joints to see the missing nipples. Common problem. I'd be inclined to get it fixed before a flailing prop cuts your legs off or something. Its a crap job to do BTW. Diff out. 😳 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismuss Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Blast! 😬 Will put up with my smelly clutch for a while then. (Ian, new bearings earlier this year ) Edited by - Krismuss on 20 Aug 2012 16:01:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Have you checked the play since ? You can look at the propshaft UJs from underneath, if that is easier than removing the tunnel top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismuss Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Need to empty my pit of 3ft of stagnant water first (& take the sub pump out of its box!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hey - that would cool you down in this sticky weather !! Alternatively, you could phone a friend with a low entry jack, axle stands and grease gun ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismuss Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 You're making me feel bad now as I have all those bar the grease gun but I wanted to go out on my bike instead.... Taken the lazy route and booked it into Andy B's for next Tuesday (we're away over the BH!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I always struggled greasing those nipples on the prop with my Dads old massive grease gun to the extent that I thought I might snap one off. Now my friendly MOT garage (H engineering T/Wells) give them a thorough greasing when it's up on their lift & I give them a drink Chris passed through Bletchingly twice today as I was working in Redhill & Horley for a change. I wondered which your place was on the main road through Nice customers in Surrey....better than Sevenoaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Garage with a swimming pool - now there's posh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted August 21, 2012 Leadership Team Share Posted August 21, 2012 It's not a pool, it's only a hot tub! Stu. Edited by - sforshaw on 21 Aug 2012 07:53:29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismuss Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 More of a sheep dip from the smell Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I always struggled greasing those nipples on the prop with my Dads old massive grease gun Its one of those rare occasions where smaller is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismuss Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 T'was engine mounts all along!!!!! Chris 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 28, 2012 Member Share Posted August 28, 2012 Glad you've found the cause. Can you explain the effect of declutching, which you originally observed? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Locust Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Can you explain the effect of declutching, which you originally observed? The drive/overrun torque of the proshaft is reacted by the engine mounts when a gear is selected and the clutch engaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 28, 2012 Member Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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