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Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 18:06:59 GMT
From: Just Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com>
Subject: Re: Stiff clutch


On Wed, 03 Oct 2001 23:30:24 +0100, Clive Wilson <clivenopsamyday.demon.co.uk> wrote: >> I don't believe that a "replacement clutch" of any type will make it >> easier to press the clutch *unless* there's something wrong with >> your clutch. > >Huh? I'm not sure what you mean from your last paragraph. From my >reading, it is stating the obvious i.e. "replacing it won't make any >difference unless it was faulty, in which case there will be a >difference." Please expand on what you mean. > The original poster said "My local dealer in France said that the original clutch of these cars is rather stiff and that I should change it to have a smoother one" That seems to be inferring that the dealer is saying that there is a replacement (model) clutch that will be better than the original. I don't think that's true ie., I find it hard to believe that a replacement clutch will be any less stiff unless the replacement manufacturer did something funny with the pressure plate OR unless your stock clutch is worn, in which case a replacement stock clutch would fix the problem. >Mine too (a 1996 NG900) is extremely stiff - so much so that you can't >really sit in traffic even for a few seconds without knocking it into >neutral just to take the strain off your leg. Then it needs work, that's not normal behavior. >Maybe a new cable might make a difference, but if it was solely due to >this then I find it hard to believe the cable hasn't snapped long ago. Honestly, if you have not replaced the cable and you have over 45-50K miles, I think you are pushing your luck. Lots of folks have had these snap. >What the hell can I do, without shelling out a great deal of money? >Driving it on open roads is fine, but around town is fairly miserable - >but you get used to it. > I'd suggest a cable replacement. If you have not done it, you probably should anyway and you will not be wasting any money, whether it fixes the problem or not. The cable is not expensive. You can replace it yourself, although I've heard most folks who do it say that it's a RPITA to do. I think the dealer time on it is about an hour for labor. If the cable does not fix it, then you need to shell out big $'s for a clutch. Bob

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