Stiff clutch 172??

[cwmitch]

Hi all me again I've had the car a couple of weeks now and thought it was
me at first. But I dont see how I drive a 32ton tipper all day in London with a
16 speed box and the clutch on my 172 is stiffer, And I dont mean the biting point the action of the clutch its self any help or guidance please.




Hopefully


Colin

 

[Martin_172]

how many miles has it done?

mine got much lighter once i changed the clutch cable, and make sure you use a genuine one

 

[Karl3158]

Mk1 172?

Mine was well stiff, never got used to it really, noticably stiffer when swapping between vehicles

 

[Steve2004]

Thought it was normal? The clutches are really heavy. You just get used to it.

When I drive other cars I feel like i'm stamping the clutch through the car floor as it's so light :S

 

[Ad]

new clutch cable should make it loads better.

 

[Fletcher]

172's do have stiff clutches, mine always feels stiff compared to my Cit Berlingo van.

 

[JuanBoy]

I've a 172 and have a very stiff clutch too, especially when the car is hot in traffic. It's the only thing I really dislike about the car. Had in about 10 months and still have to concentrate 100% when pulling away. Try a new cable like many suggest.

 

[cwmitch]

I'll give the new cable a try and let ya know,
Failing that I'll try and crash change like the
old Foden I used to drive?





Cheers

Colin:approve:

 

[Leeshez]

Has the cable gone rusty? Or on its way out.

 

[cwmitch]

Not that I can see the car has done 45k and seems well looked after
as I said before it just seems very stiff in its action come back crash boxes
all is forgiven!!





Colin

 

[tommyboy]

worse than a tipper?! I love Reno!

 

[cwmitch]

Well I've fitted the new cable what a b*****d to change without a ramp!!
The one thing I did notice was the new cable had three large metal weights
on the gearbox end,and the old had nothing just a plain cable any thoughts?
And before you ask I haven't tried it out yet I need a shower first I'll let you
know soon.



Colin:S

 

[Martin_172]

my new cable had they weights too and my old one didn, they just have changed it, maby thats why mine is so light now.

i drove gibson172's the other day and it was pretty light, mk2 172 on 30k

 

[cwmitch]

Well all you were right the new cable with the weights on the end
have worked a treat while I still wouldn't say it's a light clutch action,
It's loads better than it was I guess around the same as my tipper now!!





Cheers


Colin

 

[Lee-182]

mine 172 has only done 9k and it is pretty stiff compared to other cars as is the gear box

 

[Samuel]

I've got my Mk1 Clio RS ('00) for 2 years now. Since the beginning I've got that sticky clutch (at warm engine, especially in hard city traffic), and I hate it.

Whole clutch set changed - remained sticky.
Cable changed - remained sticky.
Cable lubricated with WD40 - remained sticky.

What else on earth could i try???

(plus I got the same sticky accelerator )

 

[Samuel]

I've got my Mk1 Clio RS ('00) for 2 years now. Since the beginning I've got that sticky clutch (at warm engine, especially in hard city traffic), and I hate it.

Whole clutch set changed - remained sticky.
Cable changed - remained sticky.
Cable lubricated with WD40 - remained sticky.

What else on earth could i try??? Pls help!

(plus I got the same sticky accelerator)