clutch helppp

[nissanpower]

so how do you treat a h.d clutch properly??

i need to get the facts straight.

im getting a new daikin heavy duty bb fitted today.

can you guys help me out wiht some things i should know about the h.d clutch and how to use it properly so it will last long?

many thanks

[XrSiSt]

eaheah no hi rpm launches.

Just take it ezy for the first 500 - 1000kms and you'll be alright.

[nissanpower]

jehahe thanks xrsist..

do you know anything about a squeaking noise when you turn on the car.. it makes this really high pitch squeaky sound a couple times after i turn on the ignition..

it made the sound abit before i got the clutch replaced.. but now after the new clutch it sounds worse

any idea?

[john]

is the clutch in or out when it squeeks

[XrSiSt]

sorry didn't get back to you sooner nissanpower...

yea.. what john asked u..

[nissanpower]

the clutch is out..

its just after when i turn on the engine..

i asked the mechanic and he said its something to do with the ignition.. but he said nothing to worry about . shrugs

guess its nothing to do with the clutch

[XrSiSt]

Could be a belt?

[Zahos]

Or it could be because the mechanic forgot to grease the thrust bearing properly. Does it make a very faint squeaking noise on idle? If so, the see what happens when the clutch is pressed. If it stops, then thats your problem.

I currently have this problem, and its b/c the mechanic didnt do this when he replaced the clutch

[nissanpower]

Zahos: i dont think it is because of the grease because it only makes the noise for about 2 seconds after i start it up and thats it.. never when i press the clutch or anything

[Zahos]

OK

I also have that stupid noise, it's 2 or 3 short squeeks, and it only even happens on cold mornings, or when the car hasn't been driven for a while.

I haven't been able to trace the source of it as yet, and its really getting on my nerves!!!

[nissanpower]

hahae shite you have the problem too

my mechanic reckons its to do with the ignition when you turn the key, but says its nothing really

but yeah its f*ck annoying as

[Ait]

I've got a strange noise in my clutch too. When I press it, it goes away, but when I don't, it comes out. Some kinda bearing like noise? It's annoying me, and my clutch feels harder to press down then before

[nissanpower]

Ait: i got that noise too. did abit of research before and its the input shaft bearing from the gearbox i think. Try using Redline shockproof oil. some people found this quietens the noise down.

i havnt gotten round to doing it yet, but will get it re-oiled soon

[Ait]

I'm currently using RedLine 90 MT90 gearbox oil. Is this what you're referring to?

[nissanpower]

umm no, unless that is the same as Redline Shockproof Lightweight Gear Oil

have a look here

http://www.lightningmotorsports.com/redline.htm

[Ait]

Ok I'm confused now. I know I'm using RedLine MT90 and that's my gearbox transmission oil. What's the difference between that and the ShockPoof Gear Oil? It's still gear oil right?

[nissanpower]

im not an expert, but yes they both are gear oils, but different.

the shockproof is more for performance cars with gearboxes that get more abused by heavy loading.

[JimX]

MT90 is kind of a grade below Lightweight. I say "kind of" because none are really worse than the other, they're just used for different purposes. I'm running Heavyweight in my gearbox because I had a moderate case of the crunchies.

Nissanpower, as for helping preserve your clutch, probably the best thing you can do that doesn't adversely affect your performance is to heel-and-toe your downshifts. Depending on your driving style this may be the most wear and tear you can save on your clutch. On top of that it's also a lot of fun (esp around corners), and your passengers will be impressed if they know anything about driving