protege5 clutch

[sasp5]

hey folks. the clutch in my 03 p5 is driving me crazy. i think it might be time for a new one. it doesnt seem to grab very well from a stop. city driving is becoming annoying. the car only has 102,000 KMS. i've only had the car for 1 yr but it's my second p5 and i remember the first one doing similar things. are there any known issues with the clutch? what would be a recommended replacement? oem? thanks in advance.

 

[Stickman]

All depends on how it was driven before you got it, but 102k seems low for needing a new clutch. One of the issues that seemed to cause mine to slip early was a torn rear motor mount.

 

[beh]

I think the flywheel has a tendency to become warped and chatter. That what you're talking about?

 

[sasp5]

I think the flywheel has a tendency to become warped and chatter. That what you're talking about?

Yeah it only happens in first gear from a stop. "chattering" a couple times before engaging.

 

[tweety2300]

Id say resurface your flywheel and replace the clutch while your there I have the same problem on every cold start

 

[sasp5]

Id say resurface your flywheel and replace the clutch while your there I have the same problem on every cold start

Mine is not just on cold starts though. It actually seems to get worse the longer I drive.

 

[codex]

I have the same chattering issues, but it seems to be intermittent. I think it has to do with how much gas you give it and how fast you move the clutch pedal. I'm at 131,800 miles with original clutch and flywheel.

 

[tweety2300]

I've tried doing it different ways doesn't help any.
Sasp- id say getting a clutch kit and replacing everything (pilot bearing,throw out bearing,clutch,preassure plate, resurface the flywheel) and your problem should be fixed

 

[rjmhotrod]

I was having similar issues this past year with very rough starts in 1st gear - thought I was having clutch chatter but wasn't sure. Then a few months ago I threw a CEL, so I ran the code and found I was having a cylinder misfire. I replaced plugs, wires and coil packs. Not only did the CEL go away, so did the rough 1st gear starts.

 

[stjohans]

Check your engine mounts, after replacing mine fixed my 1st gear starts, im up to 168,000kms and ive got alberta winters wreaking havoc on my car...