Clutch really heavy...

[santoz]

Just noticed my clutch is getting heavier, a lot compared to when i got her last year. She's done 65k on the orginal clutch but there's no sign of it slipping or being down on power.

would a new clutch sort this?

also going to change the gear box oil, any benefits at this age?

thx

 

[nickyc]

Do you ride the clutch?

I'd get it changed when it starts slipping

 

[Sargara]

New clutch will fix it being heavy. I had the same and it was pissing me off as it was very easy to miss the biting point got it replaced and now its fine. Expensive but fine lol.

 

[coatesy]

how much are clutchs suppplied and fitted

 

[Sargara]

I got mine for £300 from a mechanic friend who did it on his driveway one weekend. Quotes i were getting from garages were in the region of £400.

 

[Clio_Sport_Hull]

how do you mean ' do you ride the clutch' ?

 

[santoz]

I don't ride the clutch as its quite arkward to get down there

no in fairness, riding the clutch is sitting with the car in gear at lights are in traffic and letting the car move forward slightly. Basically destroys clutches in cars, hence never buy a car with a lady owner :rasp:

 

[DinoS]

The clutch in my car feels fairly heavy compared to other cars I've driven. I just thought it was meant to be like that because its a sport, definitely not slipping though.

 

[TimR26]

They are heavy compared to other cars so thats normal.

 

[Glos182]

+1

I recon i got bigger muscles in my left leg because of it town traffic FTL!

 

[santoz]

bit of a tip, left foot braking is much harsher with a heavy clutch

seriously thought I felt the rear of the car lift after a mighty left foot brake!

 

[Glos182]

haha i bet!

I did a left foot break in a car park at 5mph, my days never again!