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Car Forum / Hyundai Cars / March 2007elantra clutch and flywheel problem
I recentlly had to replace my clutch and flywheel on my 2004 elantra. I’ve owned several cars with standard transmissions before and I have never had any clutch or transmission problems. Is there a problem with the system on the elantra? Have a lot of people suffered the same problem? Bails  SignaturePosted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/clutch-flywheel-problem-ftopict209907.html > I recentlly had to replace my clutch and flywheel on my 2004 elantra. > I’ve owned several cars with standard transmissions before and I have > never had any clutch or transmission problems. Is there a problem > with the system on the elantra? Have a lot of people suffered the > same problem? Bails The short answer is no, there is no design flaw or anything like that. If you trashed your clutch, it's probably your fault. OTOH, the slave cylinder contains a valve that slows clutch engagement, the idea being that it will help to prevent inept drivers from stalling their cars. For an experienced manual tranny driver, it just creates an inconsistent feel in the clutch engagement. "Clutch-Valve-Ectomies" are a common procedure among Elantra enthusiasts, as removing the useless valve improves the feel of the clutch considerably. For DIY instructions, check the Elantra Club site. www.elantraclub.com >> I recentlly had to replace my clutch and flywheel on my 2004 elantra. >> I’ve owned several cars with standard transmissions before and I have [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > The short answer is no, there is no design flaw or anything like that. > If you trashed your clutch, it's probably your fault. I tend to think you are right, then again, I've seen enough complaints about Hyundai clutches dying prematurely to wonder just how robust they are. Also, my Sonata is very hard to start out with smoothly and without excessive RPMs. I'll probably remove the valve as soon as the weather gets warmer and I get a chance. Matt >>> I recentlly had to replace my clutch and flywheel on my 2004 elantra. >>> I’ve owned several cars with standard transmissions before and I have [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > without excessive RPMs. I'll probably remove the valve as soon as the > weather gets warmer and I get a chance. Why wait? The procedure is really easy and takes very little time. Once you unscrew the banjo fitting, the spring and valve come right out. It takes more time to bleed the clutch than it does to remove the valve. >>>> I recentlly had to replace my clutch and flywheel on my 2004 >>>> elantra. I’ve owned several cars with standard transmissions before [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > you unscrew the banjo fitting, the spring and valve come right out. It > takes more time to bleed the clutch than it does to remove the valve. Working with small parts and fluids when it is below freezing isn't much fun. I'm waiting for warmer weather. Matt
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