Stiff First And Reverse Gear (intermittent)

[JohnnyH]

Hi all

 

I have this little problem where I find it difficult sometimes to get it in and out of first and reverse and when in first the car sometimes creaps forward like i have lifted the clutch pedal slightly.

 

Also when I hoover my foot on the clutch pedal it moves up and down slightly when I apply the throttle on and off when moving (i checked the pedal housing and its secure) It make's not sence because these are hydraulic clutch (not cable) so why is it moving slighty?

 

I took it to work today (was going to try engine mounts but i didnt want to waste

[sparky Paul]

Welcome to the forum! :(

 

Do you have any problems engaging 1st or reverse with the engine off? If not, then the clutch is transmitting drive when it shouldn't be.

 

If it's an intermittant problem, and with your description of the feeling of the clutch pedal when depressing the throttle, my guess would be a fault with the pressure plate, i.e. something broken, or the clutch friction plate breaking up. The pedal moving may just be a symptom of the pressure plate applying uneven pressure due to some failure within it, or that the whole mechanism is damaged or being fouled with friction material.

 

Any problems with slipping? Try releasing the clutch quickly in 3rd with high revs and a 30mph road speed, see if the revs drop quickly.

 

It's very possible that you could feel any mechanical problems through the hydraulic clutch, I can feel the dry release bearing through mine.

Edited August 5, 2007 by sparky Paul

[JohnnyH]

Thank you for welcoming me :lol:

 

With the Galaxy not running it goes into 1st and reverse no problem at all so I guess it could be clutch but i dont have any slipping of the clutch so i guess the fault with the pressure plate not releasing the drive properly.

 

Looks like I will have to get a clutch kit and give that a try.

 

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[DerekLaverty]

Check the selecter rods where they meet the gear box. Sometimes if these slip or turn even the slightest bit it will make gear selection difficult.

[sparky Paul]

Check the selecter rods where they meet the gear box. Sometimes if these slip or turn even the slightest bit it will make gear selection difficult.

Although that is a common problem, he says that gear selection is okay when the engine is not running, so I presume the linkages are fine.

[JohnnyH]

I had this fixed some time ago but I haven't been on here to share the results with the world.

 

It was the "Duel Mass Fly wheel" before I got the vehicle someone had replaced the clutch and not the fly wheel.

 

A new clutch and duel mass flywheel was fitted at around 600 pounds and job done.

 

There is a conversion to single mass that is cheaper, but the duel mass handles the vibrations at low revs better

 

John