Did My Clutch go out?

runthis · 03-07-2009, 03:22 PM

I was getting on the highway, and couple times today, accerating hard when getting on the ramp when I switched to third , and released the clutch it held my RPMs at like 6K then, like caught back up or whatnot this happen'd a couple times. I came home turned the car off a there was a weird burning smell... When I went back to start the car the clutch pedal was really low to the floor, and is now really short... Did my clutch peace out?

stimpy · 03-07-2009, 03:27 PM

Chances are yes.. possibly flywheel issues as well.

pearlwhites · 03-07-2009, 03:28 PM

sounds like its on its way...

runthis · 03-07-2009, 03:31 PM

UGH, that sucks, I hope they cover this under warranty.

runthis · 03-07-2009, 05:05 PM

now i can't even shift into gear. UGH!

Sniz · 03-07-2009, 05:10 PM

ouch....sounds like its fried

stimpy · 03-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Looks to be about time you delete your posts in this thread..especially the one about removing the V3 and get your car to the dealership.

sd390r · 03-07-2009, 06:15 PM

they'll replace the first clutch

stimpy · 03-07-2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sd390r

they'll replace the first clutch

That's not a fact by any means. Tons of posts on here where they made people pay for theirs because they think there was abuse involved.

LZM Ray · 03-08-2009, 04:04 AM

im new to stick shift, how long do you think mine will last? how long do they usually last, i dont ride the clutch that much on my normal driving. hope it will last till 36000 miles (lease end)

galahad05 · 03-08-2009, 04:16 AM

^ How long will it last?

Let me give you an example. I have a friend with a 2001 330 coupe. He just had his changed out at 145k miles. His brother (the BMW mechanic who changed it out for him) looked over the clutch and said that he still had life left in the old one.

I've heard plenty of people easily pass 100k miles.

Now, you have an N54-powered car, with quite a bit more torque. However, BMW has factored that in; it should last just as long as the typical e46 330ci's clutch, I'd say.
Just don't ride the clutch!

exo-ak-dk · 03-08-2009, 07:54 AM

how much does the clutch cost if you were to buy it yourself

ENINTY · 03-08-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

That's not a fact by any means. Tons of posts on here where they made people pay for theirs because they think there was abuse involved.

Ya think?

runthis · 03-09-2009, 11:00 AM

UPDATE: They said they let it out with his toe, and its working fine... But they still think I need a clutch. The pedal came back and and he was able to change gears. If this is the case then could there be a Throw Bearing, or the Slave Cylinder catching causing it to stick, and could have accelerated the life span of the clutch?

ragingclue · 03-09-2009, 11:08 AM

It does sound like a clutch to me. Mine went out on my E36 at the drag strip. That was abuse-related for sure, and at 60k miles. It exhibited the exact symptoms that you mention.

How many miles do you have on the car?

noro · 03-09-2009, 11:13 AM

Sounds like the clutch engagement is an issue but not the clutch disc itself.

golf4501 · 03-09-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galahad05

^ How long will it last?

Let me give you an example. I have a friend with a 2001 330 coupe. He just had his changed out at 145k miles. His brother (the BMW mechanic who changed it out for him) looked over the clutch and said that he still had life left in the old one.

I've heard plenty of people easily pass 100k miles.

Now, you have an N54-powered car, with quite a bit more torque. However, BMW has factored that in; it should last just as long as the typical e46 330ci's clutch, I'd say.
Just don't ride the clutch!

I traded my 2001 330ci in with 105k miles, and the original clutch. It wasn't close to being worn out. Driven properly, you should be good for a long time.

runthis · 03-09-2009, 12:43 PM

It has 8K on it.
I've had two other manual cars up to around 100K on each (Mercury Cougar's), and two bikes, and never had a clutch go out on me(I can pretty much handle my own driving a stick)... I would expect the build quality of this clutch to be much higher. I mean I haven't changed the brake pads, nor the oil and my clutch is worn out...

ragingclue · 03-09-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runthis

It has 8K on it.
I've had two other manual cars up to around 100K on each (Mercury Cougar's), and two bikes, and never had a clutch go out on me(I can pretty much handle my own driving a stick)... I would expect the build quality of this clutch to be much higher. I mean I haven't changed the brake pads, nor the oil and my clutch is worn out...

Ouch! 8K?!? Unless you've spent your entire time at the strip, I doubt your clutch is gone. It's quite possible you've damaged the bits in the assembly though.

runthis · 03-09-2009, 01:14 PM

I've never tracked nor have I ever taken it to the Dragstrip.

ENINTY · 03-09-2009, 01:16 PM

So I'll take back my wise-ass comment. It really does sound like either the Master clutch cylinder or the slave cylinder. Did they bleed the system. It's hard to get a new clutch out of the dealer. Good luck.

ragingclue · 03-09-2009, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runthis

I've never tracked nor have I ever taken it to the Dragstrip.

Sorry; I wasn't trying to imply that you had. I was simply stating that there's no logical way your clutch itself would be gone so soon.

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03-07-2009, 03:27 PM	#2
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	^ How long will it last? Let me give you an example. I have a friend with a 2001 330 coupe. He just had his changed out at 145k miles. His brother (the BMW mechanic who changed it out for him) looked over the clutch and said that he still had life left in the old one. I've heard plenty of people easily pass 100k miles. Now, you have an N54-powered car, with quite a bit more torque. However, BMW has factored that in; it should last just as long as the typical e46 330ci's clutch, I'd say. Just don't ride the clutch! __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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runthis Lieutenant 47 Rep 573 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (1)	UPDATE: They said they let it out with his toe, and its working fine... But they still think I need a clutch. The pedal came back and and he was able to change gears. If this is the case then could there be a Throw Bearing, or the Slave Cylinder catching causing it to stick, and could have accelerated the life span of the clutch? __________________ 2015 F82 M4 - SOLD 2009 E92 335xi - SOLD
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ragingclue One cam is enough 136 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	It does sound like a clutch to me. Mine went out on my E36 at the drag strip. That was abuse-related for sure, and at 60k miles. It exhibited the exact symptoms that you mention. How many miles do you have on the car?
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runthis Lieutenant 47 Rep 573 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (1)	It has 8K on it. I've had two other manual cars up to around 100K on each (Mercury Cougar's), and two bikes, and never had a clutch go out on me(I can pretty much handle my own driving a stick)... I would expect the build quality of this clutch to be much higher. I mean I haven't changed the brake pads, nor the oil and my clutch is worn out... __________________ 2015 F82 M4 - SOLD 2009 E92 335xi - SOLD
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runthis Lieutenant 47 Rep 573 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (1)	I've never tracked nor have I ever taken it to the Dragstrip. __________________ 2015 F82 M4 - SOLD 2009 E92 335xi - SOLD
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03-09-2009, 01:16 PM	#21
ENINTY Banned 184 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	So I'll take back my wise-ass comment. It really does sound like either the Master clutch cylinder or the slave cylinder. Did they bleed the system. It's hard to get a new clutch out of the dealer. Good luck.
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