Clutch Problem - Retro-Renault

alansr1916v · 15th November 2006, 06:31 PM

hi everyone, im alan and have just got a L reg ph2 R19 16v chamade,the clutch pedal is really stiff,i put a new cable in but its still stiff, DJ motors said that it sounds like the release arm could do with being replaced but they wont do it without changing the clutch!!! got quoted Â£460 for clutch and release arm!! does anyone know if its possible to replace just the release arm! i know u have to take the clutch out to do it but would it be ok to keep the same clutch in????

**Neal** · 15th November 2006, 06:33 PM

well if you're going to all that trouble, might as well just replace the clutch anyway, they aren't expensive. In fact it's probably just the worn clutch at fault anyway, I have the same thing with mine.

Does it slip?

alansr1916v · 15th November 2006, 06:37 PM

nope dont slip at all, biting point is fine an changes through the gears ok!! cant afford to pay that much out on it at once! would do it myself but not got the time, space, or know-how!!! if it is the arm and i replaced it, it wouldnt cause any harm puttin the same clutch back in would it??

**Neal** · 15th November 2006, 06:38 PM

no, nothing to stop you doing that at all.

alansr1916v · 15th November 2006, 06:40 PM

ok kool, just gota find someone willing to do it! think the arms only summit like 20-30 quid!!

JB · 15th November 2006, 06:46 PM

but the thing is the money they are charging is mostly all labour costs as you have to take the box off...it won't cost much more just to swap the clutch...saves you having to repeat the process again when you find out it is the clutch that is fucked

**Neal** · 15th November 2006, 06:53 PM

Also, where in the country are you?

There are a lot of people on here who could do the job for you and beat that price.

Better standard of work too as we know our way around a 19

alansr1916v · 15th November 2006, 06:58 PM

im in chatham in kent (me5 7rj)

**Chris H** · 15th November 2006, 07:43 PM

the clutches are stiffer than other cars.

the release arm and the bush it pivots on do wear and make the clutch heavier.

However with a decent clutch and new cable etc don't expect it to be light like a new fiesta.

alansr1916v · 15th November 2006, 10:12 PM

yeah i know what there like as ive owned 4 now! a ph1 hatchback a ph1 chamade, a ph2 hatchback an now im on a ph2 chamade lol!! but the pedal in this one is extremely stiff compared with the others!! on a good point, ive not long finished installing all my sounds

got to annoy the neighbours in some way

**Chris H** · 15th November 2006, 10:14 PM

I can do the work and any other but you'd need to get the car to me for a reasonable rate.

My work is top notch though as plenty will testify.

alansr1916v · 15th November 2006, 10:16 PM

depends how far u r from me mate, im in chatham in kent, where abouts r u?

**Chris H** · 15th November 2006, 10:19 PM

glasgow which is a fair distance but you get the work done better.

alansr1916v · 15th November 2006, 10:22 PM

a few of ma mates r in the motor trade, one of which is manager of the local quick fits, hes always done a top notch job on my motors, not sure if he got the time to di it so will find out an keep your offer in mind, thanks

tom 16v · 16th November 2006, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by alansr1916v

a few of ma mates r in the motor trade, one of which is manager of the local quick fits, hes always done a top notch job on my motors, not sure if he got the time to di it so will find out an keep your offer in mind, thanks

i got loads of mates who manage and work at kwik fitd. i would not trust them with my car, remember kwik fit is a tyre and exhaust center and by no means a mechanic.
i just had new gearbox and clutch put in my ph 2 chammy. clutch was Â£57 for an oe 1 and they are not dear to fit i was shopping around and got quotes from Â£100 to 200 to fit a clutch and gearbox in one go

**bidderman1969** · 18th November 2006, 12:33 AM

just shop around, you'd be suprised at the difference in prices for just about anything!

alansr1916v · 24th November 2006, 11:28 AM

clutch cable snapped yesterday due to the pressure its under i should imagine, so changed it last nite (took over an hour as it was pitch black) and now today on our way home it went again, so had to start it up while in first gear an drove home in 1st gear all the way!! wasnt very liked coming up the main road

upon lookin at it once we were home, the cable is still fine but the part on the self adjusting unit that the cable clips into has snapped so the cable wont stay in place!

not worth changing it till i get a new clutch and/or arm fitted really is it?

**Chris H** · 24th November 2006, 11:29 AM

pedals a common failing, might as well fit it so you can use the thing.

15th November 2006, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
alansr1916v Membre Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chatham,kent,uk Posts: 362	clutch problem hi everyone, im alan and have just got a L reg ph2 R19 16v chamade,the clutch pedal is really stiff,i put a new cable in but its still stiff, DJ motors said that it sounds like the release arm could do with being replaced but they wont do it without changing the clutch!!! got quoted Â£460 for clutch and release arm!! does anyone know if its possible to replace just the release arm! i know u have to take the clutch out to do it but would it be ok to keep the same clutch in????

15th November 2006, 06:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
JB Membre Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Swansea, Sunny South Wales Posts: 456	but the thing is the money they are charging is mostly all labour costs as you have to take the box off...it won't cost much more just to swap the clutch...saves you having to repeat the process again when you find out it is the clutch that is fucked __________________ JB

15th November 2006, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
alansr1916v Membre Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chatham,kent,uk Posts: 362	nope dont slip at all, biting point is fine an changes through the gears ok!! cant afford to pay that much out on it at once! would do it myself but not got the time, space, or know-how!!! if it is the arm and i replaced it, it wouldnt cause any harm puttin the same clutch back in would it??

15th November 2006, 06:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
alansr1916v Membre Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chatham,kent,uk Posts: 362	ok kool, just gota find someone willing to do it! think the arms only summit like 20-30 quid!!

15th November 2006, 06:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
alansr1916v Membre Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chatham,kent,uk Posts: 362	im in chatham in kent (me5 7rj)

15th November 2006, 10:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
alansr1916v Membre Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chatham,kent,uk Posts: 362	yeah i know what there like as ive owned 4 now! a ph1 hatchback a ph1 chamade, a ph2 hatchback an now im on a ph2 chamade lol!! but the pedal in this one is extremely stiff compared with the others!! on a good point, ive not long finished installing all my sounds got to annoy the neighbours in some way

15th November 2006, 10:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
alansr1916v Membre Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chatham,kent,uk Posts: 362	depends how far u r from me mate, im in chatham in kent, where abouts r u?

15th November 2006, 10:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
alansr1916v Membre Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chatham,kent,uk Posts: 362	a few of ma mates r in the motor trade, one of which is manager of the local quick fits, hes always done a top notch job on my motors, not sure if he got the time to di it so will find out an keep your offer in mind, thanks

24th November 2006, 11:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
alansr1916v Membre Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chatham,kent,uk Posts: 362	clutch cable snapped yesterday due to the pressure its under i should imagine, so changed it last nite (took over an hour as it was pitch black) and now today on our way home it went again, so had to start it up while in first gear an drove home in 1st gear all the way!! wasnt very liked coming up the main road upon lookin at it once we were home, the cable is still fine but the part on the self adjusting unit that the cable clips into has snapped so the cable wont stay in place! not worth changing it till i get a new clutch and/or arm fitted really is it?