Quote Originally Posted by kitbkk View Post
need help!
I installed this ORC clutch at 21,000km in May-June last year.

Last month or so the clutch started to make whining noise. Similar noise when car is in reverse, but it is in first gear after clutch is released and engaged.

Then last week I just experienced clutch slipping! I was driving spiritedly, going from 2nd and flooring it down to 3rd and 4th. Clutch slipped all the way in 3rd gear and 4th gear for the first time. By slipping I mean rev went up but speed was not going anywhere. Even I tried to set the cruise control on, by putting accel button on the steering wheel, the car just revs up and not going any faster.

Today I was trying to overtake a tram, at around 40km/h, I couldn't even do it! When driving the car now I have to be careful with the throttle. Any gear I am in, even though gear is already engaged in, if I apply throttle a bit too much (not even near flooring), the car revs up quick and speed isn't increasing.

Car has only done 33,500 kms at the moment (12,500 on this ORC clutch) and it has only been one year and five months since I got the clutch installed. Why is it gone this quick? I never used engine brake at all or riding the clutch to slow down the car. I think with my driving style, I only need to ride the clutch a bit more to take off smoothly in the city etc. Is my clutch on the way out? Is it something to do with ORC clutch plate being metal?

I am thinking of getting Exedy organic clutch that comes with pressure plate, clutch plate and release bearing. I think this will fit the DC5 ORC flywheel I have? Any other better option? I don't think ORC offer overhauling kits anymore and I doubt I can get only clutch plate for it.

Thanks very much for anyone that will help. Rep points will be given too
Have you tried adjusting the friction point and doing a simple clutch fluid swap?

I don't know how you drive but the clutch could be engaging on an angle, I don't think the release bearing contributes to that though.

As far as a replacement clutch, any brand clutch made for K20 or DC5R would fit the DC5 flywheel.