Clutch Clutch now replaced but stiff gearstick & new biting point

James26695 · 10th October 2012, 18:25

Just had the clutch replaced (civic 2.2 cdti s type). Now the gear stick is very stiff especially 1st gear! Is this normal while it "bedds itself in"? Also the biting point has changed quite a bit ...it now bites very soon after i lift pedal from fully compressed.... should i be frettin or is this normal?

Neil Brown · 10th October 2012, 18:35

doesnt sound right

take it right back

culzean · 10th October 2012, 21:29

Clutch is still dragging when it is fully pressed down , that's why its hard to get into 1st gear - take it back and make them adjust it properly. This can happen if there is air in the hydraulic system, when you press the pedal you are compressing the air and not the clutch diaphragm springs, so clutch is not releasing properly.

wrightski · 10th October 2012, 21:38

I had same problem, had to take it back 3 times before they checked everything. In the end they changed it for another new clutch and was fine. Ended up with a new DMF too, it wasn't changed in first place as was apparently ok, but when they check it on the third time taking the car in, it was broken.

Edit: - For reference my replacment clutch was the honda 325, supplied and fitted by the Honda dealership

James26695 · 10th October 2012, 22:15

Cheers guys for the feedback, will be calling Cg motorsports back in the morning, will update with results.

Cowboyjon · 10th October 2012, 22:27

Reports like this make it impossible for the likes of me to drive the 8 hour round trip to cg.

tdi-north · 11th October 2012, 18:01

Just adjust it on the pedal box before you wreck it.

James26695 · 11th October 2012, 18:41

I must now say that after a few short trips today the gear stick seems to go into gears a bit smoother now, biting point is stil low though. Rang Cg and they were very helpful saying i can bring it back and they will sort it if they can do anything....its going on a long run down to heathrow this weekend so will see how it is after that.

Andy@CG-Motorsport · 12th October 2012, 11:51

Hi James, sorry to hear of the issue but glad you found us helpful, please remember to call again if you have any further issues and me myself or Linda will be happy to help.

James26695 · 22nd October 2012, 17:55

Thanks Andy and the team at Cg Motorsport, cant fault them ...yes the gear shifter seemed tight at first but seems fine now, biting point is lower then before but easy to get used to so no need to bring it back to be adjusted.

mylesjohn · 22nd October 2012, 19:35

After my initial 500 miles i was having selection troubles especially when cold. Cg recommended a spirited drive which i done for about two days basically showing no respect for the clutch and all is well and has been ever since

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10th October 2012, 18:25	#1 (permalink)
James26695 Car: 2007 2.2 S Type 3 door red Join Date: 8th October 2012 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 6 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Clutch now replaced but stiff gearstick & new biting point Just had the clutch replaced (civic 2.2 cdti s type). Now the gear stick is very stiff especially 1st gear! Is this normal while it "bedds itself in"? Also the biting point has changed quite a bit ...it now bites very soon after i lift pedal from fully compressed.... should i be frettin or is this normal?

10th October 2012, 21:38	#4 (permalink)
wrightski Supporter Car: 2007 2.2 i-CTDI Sport 5dr Join Date: 18th January 2011 Location: South Yorkshire, UK Posts: 116 Thanks given: 16 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had same problem, had to take it back 3 times before they checked everything. In the end they changed it for another new clutch and was fine. Ended up with a new DMF too, it wasn't changed in first place as was apparently ok, but when they check it on the third time taking the car in, it was broken. Edit: - For reference my replacment clutch was the honda 325, supplied and fitted by the Honda dealership Last edited by wrightski; 11th October 2012 at 12:34.

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10th October 2012, 18:35	#2 (permalink)
Neil Brown Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 i-ctdi black Join Date: 7th March 2012 Location: Lochwinnoch uk Posts: 233 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (1)	doesnt sound right take it right back

10th October 2012, 21:29	#3 (permalink)
culzean Join Date: 31st August 2012 Location: england Posts: 22 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Clutch is still dragging when it is fully pressed down , that's why its hard to get into 1st gear - take it back and make them adjust it properly. This can happen if there is air in the hydraulic system, when you press the pedal you are compressing the air and not the clutch diaphragm springs, so clutch is not releasing properly.

10th October 2012, 22:15	#5 (permalink)
James26695 Thread starter Car: 2007 2.2 S Type 3 door red Join Date: 8th October 2012 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 6 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cheers guys for the feedback, will be calling Cg motorsports back in the morning, will update with results.

10th October 2012, 22:27	#6 (permalink)
Cowboyjon Supporter Join Date: 12th August 2012 Location: Wishaw Posts: 555 Thanks given: 30 Thanked 67 Times in 62 Posts iTrader: (0)	Reports like this make it impossible for the likes of me to drive the 8 hour round trip to cg.

11th October 2012, 18:01	#7 (permalink)
tdi-north Commercial user Join Date: 3rd May 2008 Location: Warrington Posts: 3,890 Thanks given: 131 Thanked 603 Times in 463 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just adjust it on the pedal box before you wreck it.

11th October 2012, 18:41	#8 (permalink)
James26695 Thread starter Car: 2007 2.2 S Type 3 door red Join Date: 8th October 2012 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 6 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I must now say that after a few short trips today the gear stick seems to go into gears a bit smoother now, biting point is stil low though. Rang Cg and they were very helpful saying i can bring it back and they will sort it if they can do anything....its going on a long run down to heathrow this weekend so will see how it is after that.

12th October 2012, 11:51	#9 (permalink)
Andy@CG-Motorsport Join Date: 24th September 2012 Location: Leeds, ENG Posts: 145 Thanks given: 22 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi James, sorry to hear of the issue but glad you found us helpful, please remember to call again if you have any further issues and me myself or Linda will be happy to help.

22nd October 2012, 17:55	#10 (permalink)
James26695 Thread starter Car: 2007 2.2 S Type 3 door red Join Date: 8th October 2012 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 6 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks Andy and the team at Cg Motorsport, cant fault them ...yes the gear shifter seemed tight at first but seems fine now, biting point is lower then before but easy to get used to so no need to bring it back to be adjusted.

22nd October 2012, 19:35	#11 (permalink)
mylesjohn Supporter Car: 2006 2.2 5 door sport silver Join Date: 8th May 2012 Location: calne, wiltshire Posts: 448 Thanks given: 34 Thanked 45 Times in 45 Posts iTrader: (0)	After my initial 500 miles i was having selection troubles especially when cold. Cg recommended a spirited drive which i done for about two days basically showing no respect for the clutch and all is well and has been ever since Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2