Clutch Issues

[DIB17]

Hi Guys. When driving hard and under highload, say changing gear anywhere above 5K rpm, with no lift of the throttle and fastest gear shift; as the clutch starts to engage, there is an increase in engine revs then as the clutch fully engages the revs settle and the car continues to accelerate. Is this clutch slur or a worn clutch? If I do the usual clutch test of accelerating from 30mph in 6th gear it does not slip. The car has done 58K miles and is on the original clutch. Driving hard does re-teach the clutch and the problem reduces but only lasts a day or so. Any advice would be appreciated as I would like to get you guys views before I discuss it with BMW.
Thanks, Dave

[shimmy]

i would guess clutch wear is the cause but i doubt the clutch is worn past the limits set by BMW

Both mine when changed were well within tollerances and changed under goodwill or warranty (as failed if not below limits)

Popular opinion is that the SMG software/kit cannot adjust very well for the slow wearing of the clutch and that eventually at some point causes clutch slip. Can be improved with certain driving styles and reprogramming of the software but will come back.

[DuncanR]

Welcome DIB17

[glendog74]

Welcome DIB17

1 post in 18 months of membership :thumbs:

[shimmy]

1 post in 18 months of membership :thumbs:

only just got TINTERNET in Birmingham

[DIB17]

What is the wear limit set by BMW? The car is booked in for Friday so I want to be armed with as much info as possible so I can get it covered on the extended warranty.

[Sailorbaz]

Here you go mate, a whole post on what to do and say to BMW, ;-)

CSLReg Linky

[grumps]

Bmw told me that mine was worn below the min spec and upon removal it was like new as was the dmf!I wish i could borrow their tool i'd make a killing on that basis:thumbs:

[Bounce]

What is the wear limit set by BMW? The car is booked in for Friday so I want to be armed with as much info as possible so I can get it covered on the extended warranty.

I think its 1.1mm,i had a new clutch and fly wheel fitted under warranty due to clutch slur at 62k miles,the clutch plate was good for another 60k:thumbs:car is pulling like a train again now.

[DIB17]

Here you go mate, a whole post on what to do and say to BMW, ;-)

CSLReg Linky

I can't open this link for some reason...apparently I don't have permission! I have searched for the topic as well but cannot find it...any ideas guys?

[Sailorbaz]

Here you go mate, a whole post on what to do and say to BMW, ;-)

CSLReg Linky

I can't open this link for some reason...apparently I don't have permission! I have searched for the topic as well but cannot find it...any ideas guys?

Ooops, sorry mate. That area is for Members only. To become a Member, I think you have to contribute towards upkeep of the site. :thumbs:

[Bounce]

I can't open this link for some reason...apparently I don't have permission! I have searched for the topic as well but cannot find it...any ideas guys?

Got to pay up to see that link.:blalalala:and its a lot less than a new clutch to see it.

[Great Pretender]

Here you go mate, a whole post on what to do and say to BMW, ;-)

CSLReg Linky

Why can't I access that?

[Sailorbaz]

Got to pay up to see that link.:blalalala:and its a lot less than a new clutch to see it.

:blalalala:

[Great Pretender]

Got to pay up to see that link.:blalalala:and its a lot less than a new clutch to see it.

How does one pay up/become a member?