[s-cars] S6 drive line issues

[chad clark]

Rokas, 
I'll take a stab at these but don't take them as a sure bet.

 1) Clutch pedal recently began vibrating ever so slightly when
engaged(pedal
> to the floor, about to accelerate in first). Clutch action also has gotten
> much lighter. What does this signify?

Could mean the clutch hydraulics need flushing(slave cylinder)

2) When the car is cold, there is a significant wobble from what feels like
> the right front side. Manifests itself above 30mph and continues onto
> highway speeds. Lessens and almost disappears when car warms up. What could
> this be?

I would venture to say that your tires flat spot after parked for so many
hours. I have Dunlop Sport 5000 235/45/17 and they are very prone to doing
this during all seasons of the year. They did it when new, they do it half
worn. Ever so slight the vibration but it disappears after 3 miles.  A swap
of snow wheels/tires proves this every time as there is no vibration at all
with different tires.  I remember others commenting that there are certain
brands of tires that are more susceptible to flat spotting than others. Also
check front wheel bearings but this doesn't fit the description.

3) When shifting from second into third and third into fourth, there is a
> clunk emanating from the rear of the car, right as the clutch engages. What
> in the world..?

I would recommend checking the rear camber(transverse) links. Known failure
item after so many miles/years. Might want to check rubber exhaust hangers
for failure/looseness while you're under there. Good luck,

Chad Clark 



on 1/8/04 4:09 PM, Rokas Reipa at rokas at umd.edu wrote:

> Hey gang. Two(ok, maybe three) issues that I need help resolving on my 95.5
> S6
>
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> 
> Please help...
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rokas
> 95.5 S6
> 
> 
> 
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