mk2 Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 One of my SDIs is definitely developing a heavy clutch. I only really noticed it after refurbing the box on my other one which is now really light as a feather. Perfect. Pedal box is fine. Cable and linkages, fine. Lever to the release bearing moves ok, without the cable attached. Clutch doesn't slip. No release bearing noise. Shifts are fine. If i push on the lever by hand, it does take a lot of force to make it move. About five times as much as the other. Everything works ok otherwise. 90k miles. I've been trying to figure out if it is just the friction material wearing thin but not slipping, creating a different pivot position for the diaphragm finger spring. May also explain why new thicker friction material is much lighter. Never ever noticed it on any other car. ideas? Other than more time down the gym... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Springs are heavy. Basics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Yeah, but it's a lot heavier than it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Age and use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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