mouthwash Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi Guys, Quick bit of advice needed if anyone has any. My clutch has been for a while getting very heavy to use and squeaking intermittently, I'm wondering what I can do to remedy the situation. I asked Abbey Motorsport to have a look over it while it was in for a service and although they agreed that the clutch is heavy they said it doesn't need replacing. The only way to fix the heavy clutch according to Abbey is to have the thing replaced, now the clutch isn't slipping, juddering or anything like that it just makes my foot ache after about 10 minutes. I've also read some people on here having heavy clutches but they never seem to come back with a resolution, I've seen the clutch slave kit being banded about as well but Abbey do not think this will rectify the problem. Has anyone ever had a heavy / squeaky clutch and managed to fix it? If so was it just a straight replacement of the clutch? I cannot believe this as Abbey have said other than it being heavy there isn't much wrong with it (they couldn't get it to squeak, only tends to do it when really cold). I've no problem with replacing the clutch if that's what the problem is but rather not pay out £600 when it's just a spring or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I thought my clutch was normal until Neilp got into the driver seat then got straight back out saying the clutch is too heavy How long you been driving the car? I have just got used to it and it doesn't annoy me in the slightest. That said, come clutch replacement time I wouldn't mind it being lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamdc2 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Maybe worth getting under the car and spraying the clutch bit (cant trace the how to link at the mo) as I did this as mine was creaking. The clutch definately felt a little lighter after I did that and it cured the creak immediately. £600 to replace a good clutch just becuase it's heavy is a little steep! You should try pressing a racing clutch in a Skyline, you practically have to grit your teeth and stomp on it!! Best option is to smash out some sqauts at the gym!! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 I thought my clutch was normal until Neilp got into the driver seat then got straight back out saying the clutch is too heavy How long you been driving the car? I have just got used to it and it doesn't annoy me in the slightest. That said, come clutch replacement time I wouldn't mind it being lighter. I've had the car about two years, it's gotten progressively heavier over the last 6 months to the point where it's actually just making me lose interest in driving the thing. I'm guessing in all likelyhood if I want to fix it a replacement will be the only option. Maybe worth getting under the car and spraying the clutch bit (cant trace the how to link at the mo) as I did this as mine was creaking. The clutch definately felt a little lighter after I did that and it cured the creak immediately. £600 to replace a good clutch just becuase it's heavy is a little steep! You should try pressing a racing clutch in a Skyline, you practically have to grit your teeth and stomp on it!! Best option is to smash out some sqauts at the gym!! haha Yeah, the clutch is lighter than compared to the clutch in the silverstone experience day single seater thing that I done but I only drove that for 30 minutes, I didn't have to drive it 2 1/2 hours home. I'll take a look see if I can find the how to! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) New clutch fluid and a braided line should help, Clark Motorsport sell both Also there is a helper spring on the pedal, this could be broken or tired and need replacing Edited March 17, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) New clutch fluid and a braided line should help, Clark Motorsport sell both Also there is a helper spring on the pedal, this could be broken or tired and need replacing Now that I think about it, a few months ago my clutch was 'clicking' when depressing / releasing during normal driving although stopped doing it now. Regarding the fluid/braided line Abbey don't think that they will help my situation, have you had success personally with it? Edited March 17, 2014 by mouthwash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 New clutch fluid and a braided line should help, Clark Motorsport sell both Also there is a helper spring on the pedal, this could be broken or tired and need replacing Now that I think about it, a few months ago my clutch was 'clicking' when depressing / releasing during normal driving although stopped doing it now. Regarding the fluid/braided line Abbey don't think that they will help my situation, have you had success personally with it? I haven't needed it tbh, although the fluid is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture over time altering it's compressability, you can tell by the colour quite often I would definitely check the helper spring, you can see it on the pedal from underneath the dash, it could just be the pressure plate springs are knackered and have lost their spring unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) New clutch fluid and a braided line should help, Clark Motorsport sell both Also there is a helper spring on the pedal, this could be broken or tired and need replacing Now that I think about it, a few months ago my clutch was 'clicking' when depressing / releasing during normal driving although stopped doing it now. Regarding the fluid/braided line Abbey don't think that they will help my situation, have you had success personally with it? I haven't needed it tbh, although the fluid is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture over time altering it's compressability, you can tell by the colour quite often I would definitely check the helper spring, you can see it on the pedal from underneath the dash, it could just be the pressure plate springs are knackered and have lost their spring unfortunately Okay thanks, I appreciate the help. I'll take a look at the helper spring when I get a chance. Edited March 17, 2014 by mouthwash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) oops double post Edited March 17, 2014 by mouthwash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:RedZed: Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hey mouthwash, any update on this mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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