Stiff "creeking" clutch?

[Sargara]

Hi,

On Sunday i p/x'd my 1.2 Grande for a 1.4 Sport (Mk2 Ph1's).
They are both the same model of car and both similiar engines or at least so i thought.

The 1.4 Sport ive picked up is horrible to drive in comparison. It bites really high and the clutch itself is very stiff, it even makes a creeking sound when pushed down. When trying to release the clutch it takes a second for the friction to allow it to move upto my foot (i hope that makes sense). The accelerator pedal is also similar, it has resistance but not enough to make noises like the clutch does.

Is this perhaps a sign the clutch is shagged or is there a technique for loosening the pedals that i could try first?

 

[J03]

hmmm my clutch sounds like yours... dont know what the problem is though i would like to know aswel...

 

[Alan]

I got a viagra stuck in my throat once...had a stiff neck for days..

 

[Reyes]

I got a viagra stuck in my throat once...had a stiff neck for days..

How did it get down there? :rasp:

Willy problems mate?

 

[Alan]

Nah am good mate...at attention at the drop of a pair of french nickers...nae hassle..

 

[edde]

Sounds like the thrust release bearing might be worn the clutch worn or/and the cable worn.

 

[Sargara]

Thanks for the constructive help edde.

Are those major jobs to put right? Im thinking of dropping it into a local QuickFit and asking them to take a look but at least i have a starting point now.

 

[J03]

if you do then post asap if anything is wrong.. because since bought the i always felt there was somethign wrong compared to other cars ive driven

 

[Sargara]

Its currently in the nearby Nationwide Autocentre. Ive got a feeling they are going to try and get me to pay for a new clutch but we will see. Just awaiting a phonecall.

 

[Martin_172]

mine done this on my old clio, changed the clutch cable and it was perfect!

 

[Sargara]

Aparently it needs a whole new clutch and mountings? 7.5hr job @ £530.

.... Yeah. Time for a 2nd opinion me thinks.

 

[edde]

Thanks for the constructive help edde.

Are those major jobs to put right? Im thinking of dropping it into a local QuickFit and asking them to take a look but at least i have a starting point now.

Clucth cable is easy enought to chnage only 20

As for the thrust bearing well its a box off job so you'd chnage the clutch anyway which is a lot of labour.

 

[J03]

where can you get these clutch cables?

 

[Chrisjk]

When i went from a 1.2 to my 1.6 i noticed the clutch was stiffer. Also was your last car cable throttle or the other type(forgot the name). As if you went from a non cable to a cable throttle you would prob feel a bit of a difference.

 

[Mark One]

Try a clutch cable (and a throttle cable for the throttle)

fooked release bearings often make an audible noise when you are sitting still with your foot on the clutch. listen for that.

Check the history for the last clutch change and find out what part was used. It's probably the original clutch and it needs changing. Not a great P/X sorry mate. Is the power difference noticable?

 

[bmh.01]

where can you get these clutch cables?

Renault

 

[Sargara]

Ive seen clutch cables on Ebay, they seem legit. Likewise Throttle cables.

And yes its a very noticeable increase in performance between the 1.2 8v and the 1.4 16v. And most importantly no more juddering around 70mph!

I just need to get this clutch fixed so i can pull off without looking like a learner driver and im sorted.
My mechanic friend is coming for a test drive on Friday to give a 2nd opinion and hopefully a better diagnostic. I think im going to ask him to replace the cable and adjust it so it doesnt bite so high regardless so i can see for myself if the cable is to blame or not.

 

[Martin_172]

its worth the extra to use genuine cables.