www.ericthecarguy.com This one will end up being part of a larger series of videos about clutches and their diagnosis and replacement, I’m even going to post a video on ‘How To Drive A Stick Shift’ as part of this series. So in this installment I cover the basic steps in determining if you NEED a clutch or not.Stay dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.
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eh how needs a clutch just jerry rig it and make it a clutchless manual
you gotta love eric.
Hi Eric,
Recently my 2005 mazda 3 developed a crack in the transmission casing, leading to a gear oil leak. I have had this problem fixed. However, prior to getting it fixed (when I had been accidentally running without gear oil), I have noticed that the clutch has become soft.The clutch is not slipping, just that it doesn’t come back as strongly as it used to. Is this related to worn springs in the clutch? Should I have this clutch changed?
Thanks
hey eric, i have a question, my clutch works fine (2000 ford focus) there is no vibration at the stick (standard transmission) but whenever i accelerate, especially higher gears i hear a noise coming from the gearbox or clutch, sounds like a rattling noise (obviously it only does it when gear is engaged).. thank you!! (you’re great)
Alrite thanks man. Im gonna get it fixed this wednesday, hopefully it comes out good.
The 2 gear is the most stressed one.People aren´t aware of that,but the 2 gear take the most torque (it´s the lowest gear that is shifted while the car is moving).So,it is the first gear to throw a syncro and your symptom indicates a case of wear.Shift slower and it will go for quite some time yet.
He is his own boss and this is his channel
Dose your boss or any of your coworkers look at you funny when making your vids?
don’t get me wrong your info is very helpful/useful, but Its just a hoot watching people video tape themselves completing tasks!
Depends on the make and model of your vehicle. Also depends on if you would have to replace the flywheel or just have it turned. Generally if the flywheel is warped, there will also be damage to the pressure plate, so a new clutch kit would be in order. This is all just a guess diagnosis based on what you said on your original post. Your mechanic should be able to verify the problem with a test drive. Good luck.
Yeah? You think so? How much do you think it’ll cost me to get it fixed. I’ll let my mechanic know. Thanks man
Kind of sounds like a warped flywheel.
Hey guys my car has been acting pretty fucken stupid nd its pissing me the fuck off, everytime i get off of 1st gear it shakes like a motherfucker. its so hard to get off of first gear ( its not me, im a good drive) and no its not because i dont give it enough gas because it does it ethier way.I can drive my car for like 20 minutes wen its cold nd getting off of 1st gear comes out perfect, once the car is warm it starts shaking. Is it motor mounts, clutch, or wat do u guys think? Thanks
125k+ If I shift slow It doesn’t grind but when I go to make a quick gear change with the clutch all the way in it grinds it might be a syncro…
The other day I was driving and when I downshfted to turn there was a big BANG under the car like I hit something. The next day my clutch won’t go into first or reverse with ease like it did. I have to really really push the gear shifter HARD and sometimes it would make that acRRRr noise as I shift into first to start moving. What do you think is wrong? THANK YOU!
you can check its not hard and i dont think so cause my car does it too and my fluid is good.how many miles?
I have a 2000 ford focus that is a 5 speed and it grinds going into 2nd sometimes kinda rarely but it still does you think it’s low on fluid or something?
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Find out if you have a slippin HO.
32 is 23 backwards. 5 is 2+3, 2+3=23 oh noooooooooooo
lolol, he said clutch 32 times (and “clutches” 3 times) for a total of 35 times in 5 and a half minutes
It feels like the clutch in my 4runner is beginning to slip in 1st and 2nd gear when they are first engaged.
you will need to get your flywheel machined for the shudder, as for the engine jumping around on startup, how much is it moving exactly?
i think i have bad clutch. no slipping but loads of judder when pulling off from 1st unless i give it loads of gas. all new enginer mounts and also engine jumps when starting still. :s
New drinking game- Drink every time he says Clutch
I love you lol.
Thanks for these video’s man, been saving up for a while now and I think I might be able to get my license this summer.
this stuff is usefull, thanks for the effort man!
You may want to take the blower motor out to see if there’s and debris cought in the housing that it sits in. If you have lost some of the lower speeds, your blower motor resistor may be bad.
You may want to test the power going to the blower motor with a test light. If it has power to it then it may be the blower motor that has gone bad. We carry new blower motors on our website with free shipping in the lower 48 states. The part number to the one shown in the video is Part #1AHCX00049 1aauto.com or call sales @ 888-844-3393
When i turn on the A.C, or heater, I can hear it click on, but nothing comes out, doesnt make the high pitch noise you speak of, just doesnt blow or do anything..would that still be the blower motor? or could it be as simple as a fuse?…great instructional video..im a girl, and it looks easy enough for me to do..thanks
hi, i have a 99 taurus, when I turn the heat or air on it just blows out air the same temperature from outside. also, when i turn it on to eat there is a thumping by the right side of the console. do you know what might be causing this?
We currently do not have an auto repair video on that particular repair. However it should be located on the passenger side under the dash. That’s where they are usually located in most vehicles. if it’s not there, check along the firewall in the engine compartment. Hope this helps you out.
Hi, your videos are good sources but I need to know where is the a/c fan motor in my cadillac deville 1999, can you helpme with this thank you
There will be a wire going to it from the fuse box.
were is the power located ?
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It could be the blower motor if the air that is blowing out is intermittent. You may also want to check the power going to the blower motor with a test light to see if it the blower motor has consistent power going to it. Hope this helps you out.
my heater would come on sometimes and sometimes it wouldn’t(heat would rise through vent but it wont blow the air on heater(or ac) would of it be the motor or the actuiator?
Just replaced my blower motor! Thanks for the video it really helped.
Thank you for visiting our auto repair channel on YouTube. We carry a great selection of replacement parts for your Mercury Sable. Here’s a link to the blower motor that we carry for it. Hope this helps out. 1aauto.com/1A/BlowerMotor/Mercury/Sable/-/-/2001
Ford made it pretty easy to replace the heater/A.C. blower fans on those cars. The blower fan configuration on my mom’s 2000 Ford Contour was similar and took me all of 10 minutes to replace for her. Now my daughter has a 2001 Mercury Sable Wagon with a bad blower fan motor. Nice to find out it will be easy, too. Thanks for the vid.
that’s okay i found out at the library i had to take the dash on the passenger side loose then you can pull it out enough to get the blower motor out.
At the current time we do not have a auto repair video on the Topaz, that shows this procedure.
in my topaz once you get the screws out you still can’t get the motor out because it;s all turned sideways what do i hafta do ? take the whole dash out to change this thing? i’m thinjing i gotta drop the whole heaterbox down.
I would check the rest of the tube to see if there are any more leaves in there. Where the A/C is blowing warm you may want to get the system checked by a reputable garage,to make sure the refrigerant is up and that there aren’t any leaks in the A/C system.
I was able to get it off and there was some leafs in the blow motor cleaned in and reinstalled it but it doesn’t blow very hard and it almost feels kinda warm with the a/c on but the blower spins fast as it should could it be something is stuck inside or a hose got kicked loose and when you turn on recirculate it makes a clicking noise.
I believe that cover is plastic riveted on? You can pull it off, I’d try to avoid breaking the cover, just break the rivets. Then you can reinstall it with some machine screws later.
Hey, my blower motor has this damn plastic cover thats molded over is do i just bust the plastic cover off .It’s a 2005 cavalier i believe
Thanks!
“a weird noise” has a lot of possibilities. If hte noise comes from the engine just when you turn the AC on then yes it could be your compressor or compressor clutch. If the weird noise happens when you turn the fan to high then it is more likely your blower motor.
What if my mercury sable is making a weird noise when i turn in the AC. I been told it was the compressor.. any thoughts?
Thank you for this! It confirmed my theory about my 2003 Ford Focus, which is incredibly similar. Now to get my parts!