AU problem

S3SR · 24-07-2006, 08:09 PM

first 'naturally' caused problem of my AU
it happens when i rev to about 3k push clutch in and the whole car just thumps and jerks and bunny hops and the clutch is making a 'grinding' noise and feel, knocking noises from around the diff area, brakes squeeled like *** when parking

thats about it... is it time to sell or trade the car in for scrap metal?
or service the parts its only happened yesterday/today

i even change gear at 2k and it does the same but feels like theres not enough revs to keep the car moving in the next gear.

btw car is a AU3 SR, I6 mech stock, 5sp man...

any help appreciated

mik · 24-07-2006, 08:27 PM

even with the clutch noise does it go into gear easily???

bodes-sh · 24-07-2006, 08:32 PM

does it do the bunny hopping thing when you push the clutch in or when you put in gear and then release the clutch?

mik · 24-07-2006, 08:33 PM

the more i think about it im wondering if the clutch is working intermittently ,...making the driveline shake /rattle, id be looking at that first i think, have you had any work done on the clutch recently ??

**Mechan1k** · 24-07-2006, 11:35 PM

Sounds like you need to learn to drive a manual ... after reading your prognosis ... hee hee

S3SR · 25-07-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Sounds like you need to learn to drive a manual ... after reading your prognosis ... hee hee

yeah i think thats about it....i learnt in a 5sp lancer then bought a AU3 SR 5sp straight after... should have bought something a little less as good

yeah diff needs fluid change though and i need to learn to use clutch properly

GTWHOA · 25-07-2006, 04:47 PM

Your adjustment is probably just of a bit. does your clutch engage as soon as u press the pedal or near the floor?

S3SR · 25-07-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DVL40L

Your adjustment is probably just of a bit. does your clutch engage as soon as u press the pedal or near the floor?

it engages at a certain point basically in the middle of resting point and floor
i thought it might have been the cable or something, anyways drove it around a bit and i know now that my driving needs a bit of adjusting though something still isnt right

S3SR · 25-07-2006, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

even with the clutch noise does it go into gear easily???

yeah except the rare occasion where 1st and reverse wont go in

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Originally Posted by bodes-sh

does it do the bunny hopping thing when you push the clutch in or when you put in gear and then release the clutch?

release the clutch (sometimes) so either its me being lazy and pulling it out to quick or something isnt right

GTWHOA · 25-07-2006, 05:10 PM

if it wont go into gear just pump the clutch once or twice this goes for all cars. im guessing ur just letting the pedal out too quick. u should only need to push the pedal in a couple cm's to disengage it. if it needs to be adjusted its as simple as tightening/loosening the nut on the engine bay side of the firewall.

bodes-sh · 25-07-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FALCONSR

yeah except the rare occasion where 1st and reverse wont go in

release the clutch (sometimes) so either its me being lazy and pulling it out to quick or something isnt right

it might not be you, there are multiple reasons for this happening. at work we have 2 turbo diesel canter trucks, and 3 n/a ones. the turbo ones do something similar to this all the time, its just less noticeable if you dump the clutch, but the n/a ones never do it.

it could be a warped clutch or pressure plate, or even a warped flywheel. i guess it really depends on how heavy you are on the clutch

**Mechan1k** · 25-07-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FALCONSR

yeah i think thats about it....i learnt in a 5sp lancer then bought a AU3 SR 5sp straight after... should have bought something a little less as good

yeah diff needs fluid change though and i need to learn to use clutch properly

I was kidding mate ... hence the hee hee at the end

I just got into a CG Lancer VRX manual for the last 2 days as the ute is off the road at the moment ... and I haven't driven a manual in 12 months ... has been great fun the last couple of days ... my first 10-11 years of driving was in a manual only ... so the last 12 months has been torture driving an auto.

You get complacent with an auto ... the left foot gets lazy ... first intersection I nearly stalled the damn thing cos i forgot ... after that it's been great fun though ... I miss driving a manual.

**Mechan1k** · 25-07-2006, 07:09 PM

Also driving a manual shows how much of a dog the Ford BTR auto really is.

bodes-sh · 25-07-2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Also driving a manual shows how much of a dog the Ford BTR auto really is.

i guess thats why people like au's in a 5 speed so much

AUXRVIII · 25-07-2006, 07:49 PM

Maybe you have an engine misfire under load. Check the plug leads first.

S3SR · 25-07-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

I was kidding mate ... hence the hee hee at the end

You get complacent with an auto ... the left foot gets lazy ... first intersection I nearly stalled the damn thing cos i forgot ... after that it's been great fun though ... I miss driving a manual.

i think ive been lazy from the start..lol but i love my manual

and ill admit after a few quick take offs from the lights and nice tire marks on friends driveway ..LOLS thats when its start playing up so it could be flywheel, clutch pressure plates or whatever i have no idea im a rookie
anyways might see if the good ol warranty will cover it and get a new lot

anyways car is getting a FREE inspection at my trusted ford service center on the weekend so i shall tell my story then.

thanks to everyone