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Old 15-11-2006, 12:29 PM
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Hi people

my focus has developed a problem.

It seems to be increasingly hard to get it into gear, when its warm it doesnt seem as bad and also when putting it in reverse it always crunches.

I think the bite point is slightly lower than it used to be but the clutch doesnt slip at all.
I remember reading somewhere that the flywheels can be a bit dodgy on them, is this true?
I will no doubt take it to a garage but i dont want to get ripped off and pay for a new clutch if its not the clutch at fault.

Any help would be most appreciated.
Cheers.
Old 15-11-2006, 07:45 PM
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sounds like the clutch to me. and or the hydraulic slave cylinder which should be replaced at the same any way.



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Old 16-11-2006, 07:09 AM
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Is it worth changing the slave cylinder without changing the clutch to see if it cures it?
I thought the clutch would slip if it was worn out.
But the car has done 75000 miles now so i expect it will need doing soon.

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its not worth taking out the gearbox unless you are changeing both.
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if the clutch is woren out it will slip. if the pressure plate is faulty it will drag

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