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Offline luke

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Clutch problems
« on: 26 October 2012, 15:18 »
Started happening recently, sometimes when driving and putting the clutch in to change gear it will click and be a bit stiff, then the clutch will bite lower and sometimes the pedal will not come back up, anyone had this problem, unsure what it could be
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Offline Thom89

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Re: Clutch problems
« Reply #1 on: 26 October 2012, 19:00 »
It sounds like the cable Luke, but could be wrong! I'd get a new cable fitted for how much they cost... but I wouldn't be surprised if the clutch is starting to drop to bits, with your description it could be either!

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Re: Clutch problems
« Reply #2 on: 26 October 2012, 20:20 »
Same as Thom says; sounds like the cable is seizing or starting to go.
Try soaking WD40 round the linkages both ends and pumping the pedal to see if you can free it up.
That might tell you either way.
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Clutch problems
« Reply #3 on: 26 October 2012, 21:13 »
Fit a new cable as the 1st step and see if it makes a difference.
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Re: Clutch problems
« Reply #4 on: 27 October 2012, 10:12 »
Will get onto it next weekend as I'm skint
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Re: Clutch problems
« Reply #5 on: 28 October 2012, 15:47 »
Fingers crossed it's sorted, the rubber bit at the end of the cable was out of line, moved it back in place and it seems fine, will give it a drive later to make sure, next job is insurance  :cry:
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Re: Clutch problems
« Reply #6 on: 01 November 2012, 18:45 »
Garage at work sorted me out, new clutch cable as the ratchet had gone, and insurance renewal is 699 which is good news all around
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Re: Clutch problems
« Reply #7 on: 01 November 2012, 21:08 »
Quote from: luke on 01 November 2012, 18:45
Garage at work sorted me out, new clutch cable as the ratchet had gone, and insurance renewal is 699 which is good news all around

Who you insured with Luke?

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Re: Clutch problems
« Reply #8 on: 01 November 2012, 22:08 »
Quote from: Thom89 on 01 November 2012, 21:08
Quote from: luke on 01 November 2012, 18:45
Garage at work sorted me out, new clutch cable as the ratchet had gone, and insurance renewal is 699 which is good news all around

Who you insured with Luke?

Thom
Renewed with admiral, I'm paying all upfront which is why it's as cheap as it is, fully comp with parents as named drivers plus I do around 5k mile a year to work and back
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Re: Clutch problems
« Reply #9 on: 01 November 2012, 22:20 »
Quote from: luke on 01 November 2012, 22:08
Quote from: Thom89 on 01 November 2012, 21:08
Quote from: luke on 01 November 2012, 18:45
Garage at work sorted me out, new clutch cable as the ratchet had gone, and insurance renewal is 699 which is good news all around

Who you insured with Luke?

Thom
Renewed with admiral, I'm paying all upfront which is why it's as cheap as it is, fully comp with parents as named drivers plus I do around 5k mile a year to work and back

Thanks, my son is after insurance soon, we'll give them a try

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