Stiff clutch

[Siddleg]

Hi
Just a quick question I bought my trophy last year and the clutch is as stiff as hell. Had a 172 a few years ago and don't recall the clutch being some stiff. Goes into gears perfect and pulls without slip. What could it be?

Don't want to fit a new clutch if will make little/no difference.

Cheers

 

[Mikeyjp]

Mine is really heavy, think they get heavier with miles

 

[Siddleg]

Well mine has done 112k. Would a new clutch resolve the stiff operation?

Have you had yours long?

 

[Mikeyjp]

mines on 120k and had it 4 years, you sort of get used to it, not sure how much it would help replacing the clutch

 

[Siddleg]

That's a fair point mate as it works fine so I'll take your good advice.

Cheers

 

[Mark]

Mine has done 30k and is still pretty stiff!

 

[BenG]

Mine's quite stiff now, I've done 72k. I believe the stiffness comes from the pressure plate/diaphragm and not so much the cable, although, this will also become less free over time. I think it's more than likely age related. Most people who have changed their clutch have reported a vast improvement.

 

[Saint27]

I changed my clutch and clutch cable last year as it was extremely heavy.
The first time I went to press it I nearly stuck my foot through the floor! Well worth doing...

 

[Patrick Bateman]

Stiffest clutch I've ever felt across a good few makes.

 

[Mark]

Saint27 how much was that for the clutch and cable change?


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[Saint27]

I got them through my work, both Renault oe both with a little discount.
Clutch kit was £107, cable was £47.86. I dont have a fitting cost as it was all done as part of having the engine out but it has been well worth doing .