A couple of car-related questions

**reupreckt** · 03-08-2011 01:14 PM

So the throwout bearing has gotta get changed in my car. clutch is going kinda soft in feel, rattling is worse and some shudder on engagement. I figure I'll just go ahead and do pressure plate, clutch disc along with the bearing. What do you figure the odds are that I've hurt the flywheel?

Also, I'm smelling burning oil (through air vents, not exhaust) when the car is running and I'm on a relatively steep incline. Any guesses on where the oil leak is?

Should I go to the main board for this? If I do, how far should I drag out the "year, miles, condition, color, tire brand" interrogation...just for grins?

**6000miles** · 03-08-2011 01:27 PM

--> feel like kicking something?

6000miles

**JKidd** · 03-08-2011 01:29 PM

Doubt you've hurt the flywheel. I have replaced clutches but have never re-surfaced the flywheel. Might be "cheap" insurance to have that done though but I doubt you have done any damage to it.

Oil smell - check your valve cover gasket - specifically in the rear passenger portion. The other thought would be the gasket to the oil filter housing (those are the two most common from what I have read).

**JKidd** · 03-08-2011 01:30 PM

**JKidd** · 03-08-2011 01:31 PM

have you had some decent cold snaps?

Usually if the VCG goes, it is a result of the CCV clogging up and not releasing the pressure. This can happen if the sludgey crap that accumulates in the hoses of this overly complex device freeze.

**ezsce46** · 03-08-2011 01:49 PM

**reupreckt** · 03-08-2011 02:08 PM

can resurface those. If it's broke, I'll probably go with a lightweight.

Wish I had access to a lift - I'd try doing the clutch myself.

**reupreckt** · 03-08-2011 02:11 PM

seem like a MFer. Only 55K miles on the car and it doesn't get super cold here.

**HBWT** · 03-08-2011 02:15 PM

PP or FW...or both. Can the flywheel be turned? If so then count on doing it. You could always play it safe and just get a new one. Oil leak is likely the valve cover gasket. Assess what it's going to take to repair that and figure on replacing any hose you have to take loose. How many miles? Are you close to spark plug change time? Time to rebuild the cooling system? CAI while it's apart?

**reupreckt** · 03-08-2011 02:19 PM

And then I'd be really tempted by the LTW flywheel again.

And then I'd regret it because it chattered and I'd be cursing you.

Fozzie · 03-08-2011 09:14 PM

HBWT · 03-08-2011 09:25 PM

nothing but the best. I say you should treat your ride better. First thing you need to do is get Molie to give you some lessons on clutching.

**reupreckt** · 03-08-2011 09:34 PM

issue with the TO bearing.

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