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Old 08-27-2009, 10:54 PM
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My clutch has become very difficult to press in. It feels kind of like it is sticking, but squeaks as well.... anyone have an idea what this could be? i only have about 15k on the clutch. could it be just an adjustment problem??? any help is appreciated.
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Old 08-27-2009, 10:57 PM
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does it only squeek while pushing the peddle?
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Old 08-27-2009, 11:17 PM
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yes. well, the throw out bearing is screwed up so it squeaks when its not pushed in but thats a diff story. It is just sticking and hard to push in and kinda squeaks when im pushing in the clutch
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Old 08-28-2009, 10:05 AM
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Well I'm not sure this is your problem but it could be. I think my clutch cable got routed to close to my exhaust system because as the car heats up the clutch becomes harder and harder to work. My theory is, the clutch cable housing is heating up causing the cable to bind.

So long story short... look into the routing of your clutch cable... to ensure it's routed properly.
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Old 08-28-2009, 04:59 PM
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sounds like your cable is frayed i would buy a new one
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Old 08-28-2009, 08:25 PM
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This sounds like another case of the clutch fork slipping off the pivot bolt.

Open up the cable access door on the side of bell housing and see if the clutch fork moves INWARD at all. Then re-try and see if still difficult to push.

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