Clutch - Volvo V70 1998 2.0

Jul 16th, 2002, 17:21

I have a clutch problem.
The clutch is very brutal. When I depress the clutch fully and select 1st gear I get some feedback on the pedal as if the clutch is not fully disengaged. Then when I let the clutch out it seems to come in with a bang and a thud. When going from 1st to 2nd at the point of letting the clutch out it happens again with a thud. It is not very smooth in other words.
Any ideas what could be wrong. I am the second owner and the previous owner drove the car mainly on short distances around town.

Thanks in advance

markas · Jul 17th, 2002, 12:33

Hi ya,

What type of mileage are we talking about on this car? Mine started getting heavy, so I used to go to the floor to change at about 120k miles. Unfortunately mine failed on the way to the dealer would you believe with 173k and eight years.

Does yours squeal also? This is a sign of serious wear and possible contamination. You can adjust these, as they are hydraulic in operation. The release bearing may be wearing. Can you select normally in the high gears without problems?

Hope this helps for now.

Mark

Jul 19th, 2002, 12:46

Only 35k miles.
It's hard to describe a clutch feel but if i let the clutch out as i would in any other car when I reach the biting point it hits with a big thud. It is not gradual and smooth.

markas · Jul 21st, 2002, 09:50

Hi ya,

I would get it back to the dealer and have a technician drive it around with you in the passenger seat to see and feel the symptoms so you don't get fobbed off and then get it fix under warranty ASAP.

Mark

sheerwater · Jul 26th, 2002, 00:26

Same as my 940 with 60K on the clock. Sharp, no slip to talk of, clutch works but I get a hard grating squeel with feedback through the pedal. Mines coming out soon so if I get any info from the mess I find I'll post it. I have a horrible feeling it is the type of friction material being used as opposed to clutch wear. Cheers Nigel

Jul 16th, 2002, 17:21	#1
walshe_d Guest Location:	Clutch - Volvo V70 1998 2.0 I have a clutch problem. The clutch is very brutal. When I depress the clutch fully and select 1st gear I get some feedback on the pedal as if the clutch is not fully disengaged. Then when I let the clutch out it seems to come in with a bang and a thud. When going from 1st to 2nd at the point of letting the clutch out it happens again with a thud. It is not very smooth in other words. Any ideas what could be wrong. I am the second owner and the previous owner drove the car mainly on short distances around town. Thanks in advance

Jul 17th, 2002, 12:33	#2
markas VOC Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stafford	RE: Clutch - Volvo V70 1998 2.0 Hi ya, What type of mileage are we talking about on this car? Mine started getting heavy, so I used to go to the floor to change at about 120k miles. Unfortunately mine failed on the way to the dealer would you believe with 173k and eight years. Does yours squeal also? This is a sign of serious wear and possible contamination. You can adjust these, as they are hydraulic in operation. The release bearing may be wearing. Can you select normally in the high gears without problems? Hope this helps for now. Mark __________________ Polishing Mark VOC 850 class winner 1998 to 2007 Rejoined 2022

Jul 19th, 2002, 12:46	#3
walshe_d Guest Location:	RE: Clutch - Volvo V70 1998 2.0 Only 35k miles. It's hard to describe a clutch feel but if i let the clutch out as i would in any other car when I reach the biting point it hits with a big thud. It is not gradual and smooth.

Jul 21st, 2002, 09:50	#4
markas VOC Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stafford	RE: Clutch - Volvo V70 1998 2.0 Hi ya, I would get it back to the dealer and have a technician drive it around with you in the passenger seat to see and feel the symptoms so you don't get fobbed off and then get it fix under warranty ASAP. Mark __________________ Polishing Mark VOC 850 class winner 1998 to 2007 Rejoined 2022

Jul 26th, 2002, 00:26	#5
sheerwater Master Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2019 17:59 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northampton	RE: Clutch - Volvo V70 1998 2.0 Same as my 940 with 60K on the clock. Sharp, no slip to talk of, clutch works but I get a hard grating squeel with feedback through the pedal. Mines coming out soon so if I get any info from the mess I find I'll post it. I have a horrible feeling it is the type of friction material being used as opposed to clutch wear. Cheers Nigel

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