Weird clutch feel

Started by Japisntcrap, June 29, 2017, 01:52

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Japisntcrap

I am looking at buying a roadster soon. I recently went to test drive one and straight away I noticed the clutch felt strange. When depressing it, it felt normal, however when slowly releasing it, the clutch seemed to feel like it got to a point normally then almost stopped and popped back, I drive a corsa at the moment and the clutch feels smooth all the way when releasing it.
Is this how the clutch is supposed to feel on a roadster?
Or is this an issue with the car, if so what is the problem?

Carolyn

#1
Clutch problem.  Could be either pressure plate or throw-out bearing.
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Japisntcrap

#2
Thanks for your help, how would you recommend fixing the problem, take it to Toyota? Or any garage?

Carolyn

#3
How's the rest of the car?  Roof? (£300 +).  Rear subframe, check for rust near the O/S suspension mounts. (can be hard to see with the plastic cover on. £300 plus).  Is the oil clean?
A clutch job will also be around £300.  I'd find a well recommended local mechanic.  The dealer will rape you.
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Japisntcrap

#4
The rest of the car is in good condition, so you recommend a new clutch all together?

Carolyn

#5
Once you're in there, mad not to.
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Ardent

#6
The parts are not expensive. Luk clutch kit about £70

Japisntcrap

#7
Quote from: "Ardent"The parts are not expensive. Luk clutch kit about £70
can you send me a link please to the parts needed

Carolyn

#8
What is it with you boys?  May I gently suggest a tiny use of a search engine?
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Treboeth

#9
Quote from: "Carolyn"What is it with you boys?  May I gently suggest a tiny use of a search engine?
s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen: