Date: 2 Jan 2005 15:37:34 -0800 From: srabbaninospamo.com (Shuaib) Subject: HELP: 9-3 cluth replaced. Gear's change very stiff
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. Many thanks in advance for your help. -- Shuaib
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