deano87
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Posting something of similar subject because I've been let down by my usual garage and need to know exactly that it is my clutch that needs doing.
Over the past few days, getting the car into gear was getting harder and harder, especially when warm. This was all gears, not just reverse.
So when I was on the way back from Uni heading to the garage so they could take a look at it, it got even worse. Then, I couldn't get it into any gear at all, with the engine running. No matter how much I pushed (and I didn't want to force it) it wouldn't get in gear.
The AA man adjusted the clutch cable (I had no idea it was so easy  ) and it's better, however he said it won't last long, and I can tell it has deteriorated since.
So yeah, is this likely to be the clutch which has gone? Or something else like the gear selector or what ever it is called?!
Any help massively appreciated  
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Torsa g
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Definatly the clutch mate and yes your right it wont tlast long with the adjustment on the cable.
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john_c20xe
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my adjuster was fucked on my cable! pedal keot going to the floor and had to keep adjusting it back up, clutch had only been replaced so maybe it myte be dat
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deano87
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Naaa, think it's original clutch on 85k miles. Clutch cable has some more adjustment 
[Edited on 13-10-2008 by deano87]
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Torsa g
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i would just get it changed or find some one on here that could do it as its an easy job, i would offer to do it next to nothin but ur to far away i suppose, i reckon i could do it in an hour and a half
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Pete_vxl
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deano mate i would say your clutch is fecked. my old sport went through 3 clutch cables in 3 months due to the clutch being fucked. one time i broke down on the forth road bridge because i couldnt get it into gear with the symptoms you have, i had to turn my car off then put it in gear then start the car to get moving. i got charged £250 fitted at a private garage.
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pow
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I remember driving a Mini with a dead clutch - first gear, turn on and then change gear with out the clutch. couldnt stop though 
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l15ter
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deano had the same problem, does your pedal ahve hit the floor just to get the bite?on 12v corsas i find it easier to replace the whole clutch
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deano87
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It's all booked in and not in my possession anymore. £280 inc VAT at a Bosch Service Centre so not too bad. They said it sounded like the clutch. AA man said it was the clutch. So having the clutch done
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Torsa g
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i could of praps done that for 130 parts included
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deano87
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by 2pm tomorrow?
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Torsa g
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i could do it by the end of today if i had the car
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Dan295
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Haimsey
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Ive been adjusting my clutch every now and then for a wee while now
Marcy Marc
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deano87
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I was hoping mind would last till I finished Uni.
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Haimsey
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Sucks 
Marcy Marc
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deano87
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Indeed - especially as where I normally take the car said he'll be in tomorrow and will have it done by midday. I fear he'd have been £80, if not more, cheaper.
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IvIarkgraham
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mine used to be adjusted every week then i went through a spell of snapping clutch cables
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harrisp
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I fitted mine my self over two evenings (had to put a new gearbox in so had to wait for that) and it cost me £70
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l15ter
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quote:
Originally posted by Torsa g
i could of praps done that for 130 parts included
thats not bad
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john_c20xe
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my clutch was a cunt to change, every1 was was telling me they could do it in half hour, but i havnt got an inspection plate sp the box had to come out
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Warren G
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could of done it for £150ish
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deano87
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car is pretty much undriveable though
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