Clutch pedal sticking

markt1 · Jan 30th, 2017, 20:13

S40 20D 09 I don't drive it the wife does but on saturday I went for a spin noticed clutch pedal stuck a third of the way from the top, her in doors said it's been ok yea right that's women.
Anyway checked fluid level and it needed a fair amount half of a cup full, anyway today mavis came in and said the pedal had stuck and she had to flip it back up......
I have the feeling its the blasted cylinder in the box, cars done 75k been a good car and I am in no hurry to get rid.
I have checked round pedal and in side of engine bay round master no leaks, I guess its the engine tray off to see the leak on the bell housing such joys.
It has definitely lost fluid so it must be leaking some where and the mrs has probably had a sticky pedal 6 months you know what their like

I did my last clutch on a vectra same ffing thing on my drive but I don't fancy this on my back this time of the year going to get a ramp, well I guess check bell housing but I know it's in their without looking.
Full DMF and clutch kit around £450 LUK, I shall report back at a later date.
P.S at 75k if the DMF feels good is a big risk just putting a clutch kit in.
Regards Mark

Tannaton · Jan 30th, 2017, 20:44

I bought my Mrs' car with a siezed engine and 110k on the clock. I stripped and rebuilt the engine, I bought a new clutch kit but when comparing the new clutch to the old one - the original was only 0.6mm worn compared to the new (both LUK). So I sent the new one back and left the old one in.

Probably most unfortunate - but big mistake. After about a month the clutch just hit the floor with a rattling noise on overrun. Turn the engine off and the clutch popped up again. Did it twice so I just dropped the box and put a full clutch, flywheel and CSC in - £450 LUK job.

The clutch pressure plate has an auto-adjusting mechanism in it and sometimes these can slip/give trouble which causes the clutch pedal to drop. When you get it out there are some good vids on you tube on how to check the DMF for wear, but for the extra £200 or so I would do the lot.

It's not a horrendous job to do the clutch, I did it with the car on axle stands and used an engine crane to raise/lower the box.

markt1 · Feb 7th, 2017, 15:36

Well managed to get a ramp and get it up in the air today and sure enough a sad looking drip on the bell housing.
LUK full clutch and flywheel £460ish from euro and 4 hrs it was in, the cars done 72k not 75 and the dual mass had loads of play yet the clutch plate was in good condition and obviously the slave cyinder was shot.
The most annoying thing was the battery box and a bracket at the rear where exhaust is, other than that piece of cake no sweat.

Jan 30th, 2017, 20:13	#1
markt1 Trader Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sheffield	Clutch pedal sticking S40 20D 09 I don't drive it the wife does but on saturday I went for a spin noticed clutch pedal stuck a third of the way from the top, her in doors said it's been ok yea right that's women. Anyway checked fluid level and it needed a fair amount half of a cup full, anyway today mavis came in and said the pedal had stuck and she had to flip it back up...... I have the feeling its the blasted cylinder in the box, cars done 75k been a good car and I am in no hurry to get rid. I have checked round pedal and in side of engine bay round master no leaks, I guess its the engine tray off to see the leak on the bell housing such joys. It has definitely lost fluid so it must be leaking some where and the mrs has probably had a sticky pedal 6 months you know what their like I did my last clutch on a vectra same ffing thing on my drive but I don't fancy this on my back this time of the year going to get a ramp, well I guess check bell housing but I know it's in their without looking. Full DMF and clutch kit around £450 LUK, I shall report back at a later date. P.S at 75k if the DMF feels good is a big risk just putting a clutch kit in. Regards Mark Last edited by markt1; Jan 30th, 2017 at 20:28.

Jan 30th, 2017, 20:44	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:44 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I bought my Mrs' car with a siezed engine and 110k on the clock. I stripped and rebuilt the engine, I bought a new clutch kit but when comparing the new clutch to the old one - the original was only 0.6mm worn compared to the new (both LUK). So I sent the new one back and left the old one in. Probably most unfortunate - but big mistake. After about a month the clutch just hit the floor with a rattling noise on overrun. Turn the engine off and the clutch popped up again. Did it twice so I just dropped the box and put a full clutch, flywheel and CSC in - £450 LUK job. The clutch pressure plate has an auto-adjusting mechanism in it and sometimes these can slip/give trouble which causes the clutch pedal to drop. When you get it out there are some good vids on you tube on how to check the DMF for wear, but for the extra £200 or so I would do the lot. It's not a horrendous job to do the clutch, I did it with the car on axle stands and used an engine crane to raise/lower the box. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Feb 7th, 2017, 15:36	#3
markt1 Trader Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sheffield	Well managed to get a ramp and get it up in the air today and sure enough a sad looking drip on the bell housing. LUK full clutch and flywheel £460ish from euro and 4 hrs it was in, the cars done 72k not 75 and the dual mass had loads of play yet the clutch plate was in good condition and obviously the slave cyinder was shot. The most annoying thing was the battery box and a bracket at the rear where exhaust is, other than that piece of cake no sweat.

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