Bails

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

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Brian Nystrom

Bails wrote:
> 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

Matt Whiting

Brian Nystrom wrote:
> Bails wrote:
>> 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.

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

Brian Nystrom

Matt Whiting wrote:
> Brian Nystrom wrote:
>> Bails wrote:
>>> 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.
>
> 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.

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.

Matt Whiting

Brian Nystrom wrote:
> Matt Whiting wrote:
>> Brian Nystrom wrote:
>>> Bails wrote:
>>>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>
> 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.

Working with small parts and fluids when it is below freezing isn't much
fun. I'm waiting for warmer weather.

Matt