Clunky Clutch, Hard Shifts

nichojo · 10-20-2011, 10:43 AM

I'm slightly worried about the old girl. Lately it seems like shifting is getting really rough and my clutch barely has any throw in it. I've got a hollowed out CDV and a clutch stop in place but engaging the clutch (letting off the pedal) only occurs in the last what seems to be inch of travel. When the guy did my CDV he didn't bleed the clutch after so I'm wondering if that needs to happen. Also, because of this throw I feel like I'm really wearing on the clutch because it's nearly impossible to have a smooth motion when engaging/disengaging it.

I haven't noticed any slipping, thank goodness.

Any ideas?

eric@helix · 10-20-2011, 10:53 AM

Yowch. How many miles do you have on the car? Time to start saving for a new clutch.

nichojo · 10-20-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by eric@helix

Yowch. How many miles do you have on the car? Time to start saving for a new clutch.

57k... it's due time I know but the no slipping part is what's throwing me.

jdbretz · 10-20-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nichojo

57k... it's due time I know but the no slipping part is what's throwing me.

I wouldn't think your clutch should be going out with only 57k miles unless you beat on it all the time or like you said maybe there is some air in the lines. Did you check your clutch/brake fluid and see if it was full?

805beemer · 10-20-2011, 10:19 PM

auto ftw

Richurd · 10-20-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 805beemer

auto ftw

Good luck when your AT goes

tibra1 · 10-20-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jdbretz

I wouldn't think your clutch should be going out with only 57k miles unless you beat on it all the time or like you said maybe there is some air in the lines. Did you check your clutch/brake fluid and see if it was full?

+1...clutch needs to be properly bleed with a power bleeder

tibra1 · 10-20-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 805beemer

auto ftw

Right...see when u need a repair n what it will cost and then come back.. guaranteed u wont be winning..

805beemer · 10-21-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

Right...see when u need a repair n what it will cost and then come back.. guaranteed u wont be winning..

you guys need to lighten up... its was just a joke. Everytime someone post's a thread about a problem with their auto, some douche comes in a says " mt ftw" or " should have bought a manual"

This was just my way of evening the score...

sadly I know my AT won't hold as much power as a MT, but I still have fun none the less.

Back on topic, I have a e36 mt that the clutch pedal goes almost to the floor before engaging the last inch or so of travel. when I was doing research on what the fix was, it was either the master cylinder or slave cylinder needed replacing. I have no idea though if the e90 mt has either of those parts...good luck

tibra1 · 10-21-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 805beemer

you guys need to lighten up... its was just a joke. Everytime someone post's a thread about a problem with their auto, some douche comes in a says " mt ftw" or " should have bought a manual"

This was just my way of evening the score...

sadly I know my AT won't hold as much power as a MT, but I still have fun none the less.

Back on topic, I have a e36 mt that the clutch pedal goes almost to the floor before engaging the last inch or so of travel. when I was doing research on what the fix was, it was either the master cylinder or slave cylinder needed replacing. I have no idea though if the e90 mt has either of those parts...good luck

Well clealy u missed the smiley face and that the end of my statement..so I am as light as can be..

And thats usually me who says MT FTW>>LOL

The fact is the OP open up the system when he did the CDV swap..I would start w a proper bleed..and this means power bleed..he should start there and then work up to slave/master cylinder

Peertwelve · 10-21-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 805beemer

you guys need to lighten up... its was just a joke. Everytime someone post's a thread about a problem with their auto, some douche comes in a says " mt ftw" or " should have bought a manual"

This was just my way of evening the score...

Cool +1 on the 6AT douche membership list

nichojo · 10-21-2011, 09:20 AM

LOL, Thanks for the advice guys. It's going in Monday for a weird groan in the air system (when the air is off it randomly groans from behind the dash), the clutch being weird, and the waste gate rattle. We'll see how it goes.

nichojo · 10-21-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jdbretz

I wouldn't think your clutch should be going out with only 57k miles unless you beat on it all the time or like you said maybe there is some air in the lines. Did you check your clutch/brake fluid and see if it was full?

Agreed. I'm not hard on it either and I picked it up from another member here who (from his posts) didn't seem to rag on it too bad.

It's first owner put 45k on it in 3 years so I have to believe he was doing a lot of cruising.

Billt335 · 10-21-2011, 04:07 PM

My clutch was acting funny too after 25k miles, brought it in to Fields BMW of Daytona Beach and they replaced it under warranty!

nichojo · 10-21-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Billt335

My clutch was acting funny too after 25k miles, brought it in to Fields BMW of Daytona Beach and they replaced it under warranty!

You had maintenance warranty in affect, I only have CPO.

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nichojo Lieutenant 14 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Clunky Clutch, Hard Shifts I'm slightly worried about the old girl. Lately it seems like shifting is getting really rough and my clutch barely has any throw in it. I've got a hollowed out CDV and a clutch stop in place but engaging the clutch (letting off the pedal) only occurs in the last what seems to be inch of travel. When the guy did my CDV he didn't bleed the clutch after so I'm wondering if that needs to happen. Also, because of this throw I feel like I'm really wearing on the clutch because it's nearly impossible to have a smooth motion when engaging/disengaging it. I haven't noticed any slipping, thank goodness. Any ideas?
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eric@helix 208 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Yowch. How many miles do you have on the car? Time to start saving for a new clutch.
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805beemer Captain 23 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lompoc, CA iTrader: (4)	auto ftw
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nichojo Lieutenant 14 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	LOL, Thanks for the advice guys. It's going in Monday for a weird groan in the air system (when the air is off it randomly groans from behind the dash), the clutch being weird, and the waste gate rattle. We'll see how it goes.
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Billt335 Private First Class 6 Rep 162 Posts Drives: Black 335i coupe FBO JB4/Meth Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [8.50]	My clutch was acting funny too after 25k miles, brought it in to Fields BMW of Daytona Beach and they replaced it under warranty!
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