Question about Noise while releasing clutch

[Protonhound]

Looks like Thanksgiving weekend will be clutch weekend. I have all relevant pages from the manual printed out in a binder.

 

[Junior]

Looks like Thanksgiving weekend will be clutch weekend. I have all relevant pages from the manual printed out in a binder.

Good luck man...

 

[Protonhound]

And so it begins. Removing the radiator was slow going since I've never done this but actually pretty simple

 

[Journeyman]

You're 95% there! Looking good!

Yeah, getting that radiator back on was a bit of a challenge for me with my stubby fingers.

 

[mikevujcich]

I spoke with a mechanic friend about this and his theory sounds very plausible. He thinks that due to a design flaw an orifice in the clutch fluid line may be too narrow to push the thicker-when-cold fluid through as required for smooth operation, or the fluid that is put into these reservoirs is too thick to begin with.

Very interesting
Im getting ready to change the clutch fluid, 30,000 mile service.
Mine makes erratic noise also so will see what happens after a change.
My manual says adjust the clutch also but there is no such section I can find and nothing I can see on the parts schematic.
Any input anyone ?

 

[Protonhound]

You're 95% there! Looking good!

Yeah, getting that radiator back on was a bit of a challenge for me with my stubby fingers.

I have long and lanky fingers, should be easier.

 

[Protonhound]

 

[Journeyman]

Very interesting
Im getting ready to change the clutch fluid, 30,000 mile service.
Mine makes erratic noise also so will see what happens after a change.
My manual says adjust the clutch also but there is no such section I can find and nothing I can see on the parts schematic.
Any input anyone ?

There's no adjustment. I have a tiny leak in a fitting somewhere, so I "burp" the master cylinder from time to time when shifting gets difficult. In the manual it doesn't mention it, but it's the same procedure that is mentioned for the front brake. Also, needed if you accidentally introduce air into the line.

Getting to the clutch here...

A look at the 2.5 Innards - DIY 20K mile service, including valve clearance check and shim replacement

Part 1 This includes valve clearance check and shim replacement. Also air, fuel, spark plug and coolant replacement, and bleeding the clutch. This is a work in progress, so edits and further information to come... Get the service manual here...

www.r3owners.net

and "burping the MC" here....

What Your Clutch Fluid looks like at 20K - Also, Issues Restoring Pressure and Fixes

Here's what your clutch fluid looks like at 20,000 miles.... There was sludge at the bottom. Replacing the fluid is part of the 20,000 mile service. Other information on that can be found here...

www.r3owners.net

 

[Protonhound]

I could have had this done by now over this 4 day weekend but oh well, no rush.

 

[Protonhound]

The manual talks about de-staking the center nut. Is that necessary to just replace the plates?