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[jimmy_atr]

Noticed this morning in heavy traffic (good 30mins in queue's) that there was a burning smell (not strong but evident) when moving off the clutch.

Ive had a problem previously where during the summer the clutch seem to boil and made it hard to change gear http://www.itr-dc5.com/forum/viewtopic. ... ght=clutch

Just wondering whether its linked? i checked fluid and its still mid way between max and min - just wondering if its time to flush it and put some new fluid in?

Any other suggestions? Could take it to Honda in Cardiff but i dont trust them at all.

It did also cross my mind that it could be gearbox oil burning but i would have thought the smell would have more oily (is that a word?)

 

[C&S Evo7]

we had a similar problem with one of the racecars at the last two events, unfortunatly clutch was knackered

 

[jimmy_atr]

Bugger :cry: :lol:

One thing - i noticed the rubber which is attached to the clutch fluid cap was all bent and out of shape.

Can i ask someone to do me a favour and take a pic of theirs? Ill try and get a pic of mine to show you what i mean....

 

[jimmy_atr]

Here is mine, should they be like this?!?!

 

[jimmy_atr]

Also would these be same on a CTR? Just wondering if they arent meant to be like that i can get a new one from Honda

Edit: Honda dont sell cap seperate - have to order the whole resevouir for £20.

Tempted just to take it in and get he clutch fluid flushed and some new stuff put in :roll: then can then replace the cap if faulty.

 

[dan the man]

obvously bent out of shape that..someone has forced that back wrong or its over heated and change4d shape.

 

[jimmy_atr]

cheers dan

Ill get the new one from Honda and get the fluid flushed as well

 

[jimmy_atr]

double post

 

[jimmy_atr]

Forgot to add to this thread but i did get a replacement reservoir and the clutch fluid flushed and replaced at Honda.

Afterwards and since the clutch has been great - no burning smells and slightly better biting and clutch feel. Whole job inc supplying the replacement Reservoir and clutch fluid was £60 which i didnt think was that bad to be honest.

Couldnt be sure though whether it was the fluid itself or the crap reservoir seal letting air in which caused a problem but either way it seems to be sorted.