Really tough clutch

1. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

   #1 16th April 2010, 23:50

   Basically i was just wondering if it was just a general thing with saxo's, My clutch is really tough, and i practically have to stomp it in to change gear lol. If this isnt a common thing is there anything i can do to soften it up. And no before anyone asks im not really a competent mechanic, so could this just be a job for an actual mechanic? lol?
   
   Thanks Guys
2. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

   #2 17th April 2010, 21:21

   Any ideas? I've heard it might get alot better with daily driving?
3. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #3 17th April 2010, 22:14

   has it ever been changed? i realised my clutch felt 10 times to press when i had it changed
4. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

   #4 17th April 2010, 22:22

   Well im banned until wednesday but i have to move it the other day (In a private car park, Not illegal. lol) And i realised the clutch was really stiff and was abit worried as to weather it could be on its way out or whatev? But then one of my mates said that it might losen up when it's running on a daily basis.
5. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #5 17th April 2010, 22:31

   does that mean the car hasnt been driven in a while?
6. Jamestvaughan Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Swansea Posts: 664 Audi A3 1.9 Tdi 2008

   #6 17th April 2010, 23:02

   do you mean that the actual clutch is difficult to push down or do you mean that when you change gear, you have to ram it into the gear? coz my clutch is easy to get down but when i change gear, i find that 2nd and reverse are really tough and i have to pull hard
7. rob_s Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2005 Bloody Bradford init.. Posts: 3649 VW CADDY/VX MOKKA

   #7 18th April 2010, 06:00

   i know what you mean,its normal but you get used to it yes!
   
   even worse when you have driven a hydrolic clutch car for a while then get back into one lol
8. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

   #8 18th April 2010, 11:29

   No it hasnt been driven for a while.
   I Mean its difficult to push the clutch down,
   And i hope i do get used to it! lol
9. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #9 18th April 2010, 12:01

   just moved mine for the first time in a few weeks to get it into a garage, and the clutch was really stiff. probably just needs wearing back in?
10. Jamestvaughan Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Swansea Posts: 664 Audi A3 1.9 Tdi 2008

    #10 18th April 2010, 12:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chinkostu just moved mine for the first time in a few weeks to get it into a garage, and the clutch was really stiff. probably just needs wearing back in?

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