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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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Default Clutch problem/recommendtions

just recently, Occasionally I have trouble getting into gear whilst caining it..

Like I say, its not always the case, sometimes fine.. but as of Friday, seems somethings up

Its an AP 4 paddle jobby, which to be honest has done quite a few everyday miles..

Is it just worn do you think? Doesnt seem to be slipping

Also, if it is fooked, any recommendations, or just go with another AP one?

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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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Possibly a enigne/gearbox mount!?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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yeah good thinking batman

See, it goes soft sometimes, then I press it again, and its back to its usual paddle stiffness

Makes me think that the ACTUAL clutch could be fine still
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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it goes soft

I can sale ya some tablets to cure that!

The fact that it only does it sometimes may sugest gearbox mount!

they the original 1s!?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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Is it hydraulic?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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probably standard ones Lewis..

Chip - I would know mate Its just an uprated RST jobby.. Noticed there is a 6 paddle available now..
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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No its not chipper its cable!
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Rules out leaky cylinder etc as the reason for it going spongy then!
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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would a weak/stretched cable cause the above chip!?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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I put a new cable on when we done the clutch..

Wondering like yourslef, could just be stretched and slack??
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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possibly could be the cable,or the pressure plate may be sticking to the flywheel occaisionlly??
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Westy what power you running as the CP-2000 clutch kits are the nuts up to a certian power level.

I sometimes have trouble engaging gears when the car gets really hot
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John thats cable m8!

Slevae the cable with a heat wrap sleeve!



cured the probs i had with the balck mamba!
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