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Old 02-13-2012, 10:47 PM   #1
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When you are approaching hills take note of whether the clutch slips on a steep grade, if it does than it is going to need replacement soon.
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Old 02-14-2012, 08:29 AM   #2
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Thanks for replies,
Clutch is not slipping, I tested it many times.

That's what bothers me, clutch seems to be good, yet has this weird problem.

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Old 02-14-2012, 08:45 AM   #3
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How bout the engine mounts? If they are really bad the shifting of the engine will make that kind of problem.
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Old 02-15-2012, 01:26 PM   #4
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I looked up the term "clutch judder" and it seems that in my case problem was either condensation or glazing.
I burned the clutch as bit and it feels great again
I also cleaned my throttle body (again) and it was dirty as hell..
I cleaned it a less the 6 month ago when I installed technotorque and now it's dirty again..

What would cause throttle body to get dirty so fast?
I have new air filter, that should do the trick right?

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PS: GhostRider, I don't think it's engine mount related, I replaced my engine mount 1 year ago
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Old 02-15-2012, 08:21 PM   #5
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I also cleaned my throttle body (again) and it was dirty as hell..
I cleaned it a less the 6 month ago when I installed technotorque and now it's dirty again..

What would cause throttle body to get dirty so fast?
I have new air filter, that should do the trick right?
When you did it 6 months ago...is that when you put in the new filter?...and it got dirty again? Very strange. When you say dirty was is black oily stuff or hard carbon like? When I got my car little over a year ago (53k miles) I cleaned mine and it was spotless, previous owner never did it, it was a fun project anyway but not needed. What type of filter are you using, is it one that is oiled?
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Old 02-16-2012, 08:06 AM   #6
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It was carbon type black sludge that I had to scrub of the throttle body.
I had K&N oil filter before, 6 month ago I changed to OEM paper filter.

It's weird, the only thing that comes in mind.. I de-snorkeled the car at the same time when I changed filter.. maybe it has something to do with it..

violametallic: I don't think I have lightweight flywheel, I have no history of the car before I got it.. but I discovered that previous owner didn't know what car maintenance means

Anyway, this story has a happy ending, something did it.. either burning the clutch a bit or cleaning throttle body.. my clutch feels brand new now!

Thank you all!
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