Burning Clutch

[worcester19]

I have an '08 1.8 Tdci towing an Ace Highway (weight is 850Kg). Going forwards you hardly know that the van is there but reversing is a different matter. The burning clutch smell is incredible. I have towed this van behind other cars and have had no problem.

I have also had the dual mass flywheel changed lately due to excess shaking at the front of the vehicle (although the replacement is arguably worse!)

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[RADIOTWO]

[quote name='worcester19' post='152648' date='Mar 30 2010, 13:55:52']I have an '08 1.8 Tdci towing an Ace Highway (weight is 850Kg). Going forwards you hardly know that the van is there but reversing is a different matter. The burning clutch smell is incredible. I have towed this van behind other cars and have had no problem.

I have also had the dual mass flywheel changed lately due to excess shaking at the front of the vehicle (although the replacement is arguably worse!)

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks[/quote]

Hi Worcester19

Are the brakes on the caravan adjusted correctly ? as you have auto reverse system on the caravan and going forward no problem, but reversing is
as if the brakes have to come on but if not adjusted will cause it to stick, and apply the brakes.

Radiotwo

[sishyplops]

Try moving forward very slightly if it feels tight a couple of times, also try putting the caravan on wet grass and then reverse get someone to watch and see if the caravan wheels are locked