My lever is a bit stiff... oo-err Missus

hogweed · 14th February 2013, 11:29

I recently had a new clutch, master & slave cylinders, and all is well, except… when the car’s cold, it’s a (I've tried to type every inoffensive but critical word I can think of in here, but it won't let me) to get into first when you’re starting off. After you've been going a while, as is well, and everything else is absolutely fine.

Does this mean he hasn’t bled it properly, or might there be another cause?

Is there any adjustment anywhere?

Should I be concerned about it?

Thanks

suffolk boy · 14th February 2013, 12:06

as far as i am aware there is no adjustment.might just be a badly routed cable.the other horrid thought is they may have fitted the wrong one.i if was you i would take it back or have a word with andy willi who would be able to advise

hogweed · 14th February 2013, 12:17

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Originally Posted by suffolk boy

as far as i am aware there is no adjustment.might just be a badly routed cable.the other horrid thought is they may have fitted the wrong one.i if was you i would take it back or have a word with andy willi who would be able to advise

Errr... cable?

suffolk boy · 14th February 2013, 12:40

for the gear change

hogweed · 14th February 2013, 12:45

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Originally Posted by suffolk boy

for the gear change

Ah, OK thanks - didn't know it had a cable. I thought you meant the clutch

suffolk boy · 14th February 2013, 12:47

has x 2 i think you can see them on top of the gearbox

T-Cut · 14th February 2013, 13:12

Rimmer drawing:

TC

hogweed · 14th February 2013, 13:17

Thanks TC, that’s very helpful.

And it doesn’t look as though they’re adjustable, does it… so I wonder if the problem IS likely to be mis-routing or the wrong cables, as already suggested

Dave Goody · 14th February 2013, 13:31

Does yours stay stiff? On very cold mornings mines a bit stiff for the 1st mile until the g/box oil warms up.
oops just fully read your post! Sounds like mine, also has a new clutch and master/slave. It was the same before and after and I have had it 7 years so maybe all is well?

hogweed · 14th February 2013, 13:34

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Originally Posted by Dave Goody

Does yours stay stiff? On very cold mornings mines a bit stiff for the 1st mile until the g/box oil warms up.

Yeah, seems to get better after a couple of miles...

14th February 2013, 11:29	#1
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	My lever is a bit stiff... oo-err Missus I recently had a new clutch, master & slave cylinders, and all is well, except… when the car’s cold, it’s a (I've tried to type every inoffensive but critical word I can think of in here, but it won't let me) to get into first when you’re starting off. After you've been going a while, as is well, and everything else is absolutely fine. Does this mean he hasn’t bled it properly, or might there be another cause? Is there any adjustment anywhere? Should I be concerned about it? Thanks __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

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suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	as far as i am aware there is no adjustment.might just be a badly routed cable.the other horrid thought is they may have fitted the wrong one.i if was you i would take it back or have a word with andy willi who would be able to advise __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

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hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Thanks TC, that’s very helpful. And it doesn’t look as though they’re adjustable, does it… so I wonder if the problem IS likely to be mis-routing or the wrong cables, as already suggested __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

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Dave Goody This is my second home 15 years of 75s & ZTs now an XTrail Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 3,761 Thanks: 18 Thanked 88 Times in 56 Posts	Does yours stay stiff? On very cold mornings mines a bit stiff for the 1st mile until the g/box oil warms up. oops just fully read your post! Sounds like mine, also has a new clutch and master/slave. It was the same before and after and I have had it 7 years so maybe all is well? __________________ ZT 190 X Power Grey The Only Colour is this Dark Silver!! When I was a kid I was scared of earwigs because I thought they actually lived in your ears. I was even more terrified of cockroaches! Last edited by Dave Goody; 14th February 2013 at 13:34..