Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder

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Mon 9 May 2011 20:31
Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder - cottontop

Hi all,

I noticed recently that the clutch pedal had a vibration to it when used, after taking itto a garage I was advised that the clutch needed replacing. after having it replaced today (was told the flywheel didnt need replacing), driving home I've noticed that there's a very noticable judder driving off, dropping into first and engaging reverse. Is this normal for a new clutch and if not any ideas what could cause it. It would be good to know before i go back to the garage tomorrow to avoid any flannel.....

Thanks in advance,

Richard

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Mon 9 May 2011 22:20
Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder - Peter.N.

No its not normal, it should be smooth, I would take it back.

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Tue 10 May 2011 15:41
Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder - cottontop

Have just spoken to the garage and they have said that they've tried 2 different clutches and theres still juddering so they are getting a genuine Citroen clutch in to hopefully remedy the issue. Also confirmed there were no high parts on the flywheel...

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Tue 10 May 2011 20:16
Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder - Bedhead

I have never seen a flywheel that's unworn, even a little bit, sometimes you have to bed a clutch in for a couple of hundred miles.

Some aftermarket clutches are utter rubbish though.

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Tue 10 May 2011 20:20
Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder - cottontop

Well they are putting in a Citroen one so fingers crossed....

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Tue 10 May 2011 23:05
Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder - Peter.N.

Does it have a DMF?

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Wed 11 May 2011 00:36
Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder - cottontop

Interesting question peter, both the citroen specialist and dealership in stafford said it did (the dealer even showed me the exploded diagram) but the garage have confirm it doesn't. I think citroen put them in the Xsara Piccaso's but not the normal xsaras.....

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Wed 11 May 2011 21:18
Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder - Bedhead

is it a 110 bhp HDi?

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Fri 13 May 2011 00:05
Citroen Xsara Estate - New Clutch Judder - cottontop

yes

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