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barrie sharp

posted on 24/1/10 at 01:05 PM Reply With Quote
cluch stuck

Hi has anyone got any tips for freeing up a clutch (type 9 to 1300 crossflow) i have just tried to drive the car for the first time in 3 months and cannot get it in gear, any tips?
thanks

[Edited on 24/1/10 by barrie sharp]





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SeaBass

posted on 24/1/10 at 01:38 PM Reply With Quote
mmm. You should be able to get it into gear by rocking it backwards and forwards. Once in gear (3rd or 4th) depress the clutch and try to start it. This should free it off. Make sure nothing is in front of the car.

JC

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Miks15

posted on 24/1/10 at 02:43 PM Reply With Quote
has the cable slipped or something? is the much pressure on the pedal?
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MikeRJ

posted on 24/1/10 at 02:56 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Miks15
has the cable slipped or something? is the much pressure on the pedal?


Most likely the friction plate is simply stuck onto the flywheel or pressure plate, quite a common problem on cars left for a while without being driven, especialy in wet weather.

If starting it in gear with foot on clutch doesn't fix it, driving it around for a while with your foot right down on the clutch and giving it some welly will usualy do the trick.

[Edited on 24/1/10 by MikeRJ]

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BenB

posted on 24/1/10 at 05:00 PM Reply With Quote
Jack up the back of the car, spin up the engine, get the back wheels spinning round then (with your left foot hard on the clutch) slam on the brakes. That should sort it out one way or the other
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barrie sharp

posted on 25/1/10 at 07:31 AM Reply With Quote
Thanks for the replys. I tried starting it in gear a few times and it come free. thanks again





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