sticky clutch

[danr55]

marky mark - it was me that text you !
clutch seems to be sticking any idea why ?

[marky mark]

Ha Ha.

I was not sure if it was you or a lad off the P1 site.

Define sticking? what exactly is it doing?

[danr55]

go to change gear clutch down and it gets stuck near the bottom when trying to come back up (sometimes) did it loads yesterday and a bit today, very on and off though

fooking car, just as i thought i was getting somewhere with it !

[marky mark]

Does not sound as though anything wrong with the clutch, more the operating system.

First thing to look at is the mechanics in the pedal box. Check the clevis pin spring is not catching on anything or the pin has not worked its way out and is interfering with the pedal box.

Not sure about the actuating mechanism on Evo's (at the gearbox end now) but most cars have a lever that the slave cylinder presses onto, and normally this will have a return spring on it. Is this missing or is the lever fouling something?

The other mechanical thing it could be is an engagement problem with the lever and release bearing, but this is not a DIY check really as its gearbox out.

If its none of these it will be a hydraulic problem. Try bleeding it out first but its more likely to be a seal problem in the master or slave cylinder.

[danr55]

I knew I could rely on you for info.

If only I could understand ANY of that ! makes me realise how little i really know about cars.

[marky mark]

Sorry. what bit dont you understand?

[danr55]

I understood the first line mate, and that it doesnt sound serious!

you have to understand I am almost certainly the least technical of anyone on here adn i will gladly admit it, so really i wouldnt know where to start with checking the things you discussed.

I'm happy that you don't think it's serious. i've been for another drive since and it's not done it at all, so it does seem strange it's itermittent...

[WR 1mposter]

go to change gear clutch down and it gets stuck near the bottom when trying to come back up (sometimes) did it loads yesterday and a bit today, very on and off though

fooking car, just as i thought i was getting somewhere with it !

try lifting your foot of the pedal








sorry off topic but could'nt resist

[WR 1mposter]

Warranty Dan .....send it back for a refund

[danr55]

go to change gear clutch down and it gets stuck near the bottom when trying to come back up (sometimes) did it loads yesterday and a bit today, very on and off though

fooking car, just as i thought i was getting somewhere with it !

try lifting your foot of the pedal








sorry off topic but could'nt resist

thanks I will try that as I havent tried that before

[danr55]

Warranty Dan .....send it back for a refund

that's the plan. just a damn shame ware are so far away and mitsi oxford are too sh1te for me to consider using them

[The Swede]

I had the same problem with my former Merc (after 150000 miles though). It was the hydraulic cilinder operating the clutch that had started leaking.

Just go back to Ware ! Don't tell me it's that far. Another excuse for a good blast with the car

[danr55]

indeed, will go back to ware at some point.

seems might be an odd feeling on brake and accelerator now too

[The Swede]

Erm... you are aware the warranty will be invalidated if they find out you been preparing yourself to run the Rally of GB

[marky mark]

If you fancy a DIY look before the dealers, i can simplify the above post, or just ring me.

[danr55]

Erm... you are aware the warranty will be invalidated if they find out you been preparing yourself to run the Rally of GB

car's clean now mate

[danr55]

update

the brake pedal is also sticky, and i might be imagining things but i think accelerator could be, will know more after a long trip tomorrow

[danr55]

If you fancy a DIY look before the dealers, i can simplify the above post, or just ring me.

probably will do mate...

cheers

[danr55]

car was as good as gold yesterday and today 250 miles done.

wierd.

will see how the next couple of days go...