Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2005 00:09:55 GMT From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamfitter.com> Subject: Re: HELP: 9-3 cluth replaced. Gear's change very stiff
Shuaib wrote: > > I would be very grateful for some help. I have a 1998/9 Saab 9-3 2.0 > SE Turbo. > > Over the weekend the local garage replaced my clutch (the previous one > was completely worn out). Now with the introduction of the new clutch, > I encounter the following symptoms: > > 1. The cluth engages very early - I barely have to lift my foot and > the car leaps forward. In fact, with the clutch down completely the > car will still move slowly on flat ground when in 1st gear. > > 2. The gear changes are now very stiff when I initally start the car > and drive off. It takes real effort to engage 1st and reverse gear. > > 3. After driving 5-10 mins the gear changing becomes much easier - > although the clutch is still engaging very early. The car seems to > drive much better at this point when warmed up. > > My questions are, is this typical after replacing the clutch and will > things become bearable once the cluth has some use, or is this > something that points to problems of a more serious kind. It could well need a new master hydraulic cylinder, but the garage shouldn't have left the car it in that state, as it is not safe to drive if the car can creep forward. Complain to the garage that they didn't complete the job.