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Offline lordbigsack

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sticky clutch pedal
« on: 17 September 2008, 16:36 »
hi, not V mechanically minded so bear with me.  My clutch pedal seems a bit sticky/lumpy when trying to release the clutch slowly.  Causing much amusement to the missus at my lack of clutch control. 

What could be causing this?  is it simply the cable needs replacing or is it a sign of the clutch starting to go?

TIA

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Offline 1982.rpd

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Re: sticky clutch pedal
« Reply #1 on: 17 September 2008, 18:42 »
Replace the clutch cable with a manual adjustable one I had to do the same.

Offline jammac

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Re: sticky clutch pedal
« Reply #2 on: 17 September 2008, 20:33 »
yep i did to! its now as smooth as my missus 04 fiesta!  :sick:

less than £10 from GSF and easy to change

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Offline lordbigsack

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Re: sticky clutch pedal
« Reply #3 on: 18 September 2008, 11:48 »
cheers chaps, will give it a go this weekend

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Offline rubjonny

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Re: sticky clutch pedal
« Reply #4 on: 22 September 2008, 10:51 »
failing that its a new clutch, mine was a right sod as it had 2 biting points!
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Offline needtogofaster

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Re: sticky clutch pedal
« Reply #5 on: 10 October 2008, 19:34 »
Sure this is too late, but anyway had similar prob, just for reference it was the plate the push rod made contact with and pushrod itself (clutch plate end) it had some how created a small dimple of wear just off the centre of the plate and the push rod was worn on the end (still is) i replaced everything but the pushrod and no joy, well ,there was but only for a while until the worn pushrod (which i still did not replace) i assume has worn the new plate, i think me pushrod maybe slightly bent causing this prob to come back, take the plate off the end of the gearbox and pull out the rod (check for wear)