V70R with stiff clutch pedal

tc · Aug 8th, 2020, 20:16

So the clutch on my V70R works perfectly..until its parked up for the weekend then when I first start to use it the clutch pedal will be sticky and can stay down when you push it in. You can usually get it to come back up by either pressing on it again or pulling at the edge of it with your foot,makes driving very difficult (especially hill starts). After 15 mins or so it free's up and its fine, its fine in every day use as well.. The clutch was replaced fairly recently (including release bearing) and it was well greased with copper grease on the input shaft so I have no idea whats causing it. anyone got any ideas what could be causing this? its driving me daft..

Derek UK · Aug 9th, 2020, 13:14

From my knowledge but very little experience in this except for my sisters early Mini, the spline should not be greased. Grease picks up dust from the drive plate friction material and this "mud" can cause just the sort of problem you are experiencing.

volvo again · Aug 9th, 2020, 14:50

May also be the pedal pivot bush...

ITSv40 · Aug 9th, 2020, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek UK

From my knowledge but very little experience in this except for my sisters early Mini, the spline should not be greased. Grease picks up dust from the drive plate friction material and this "mud" can cause just the sort of problem you are experiencing.

That is exactly my understanding - have never greased an input shaft.

Aug 8th, 2020, 20:16	#1
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 15:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	V70R with stiff clutch pedal So the clutch on my V70R works perfectly..until its parked up for the weekend then when I first start to use it the clutch pedal will be sticky and can stay down when you push it in. You can usually get it to come back up by either pressing on it again or pulling at the edge of it with your foot,makes driving very difficult (especially hill starts). After 15 mins or so it free's up and its fine, its fine in every day use as well.. The clutch was replaced fairly recently (including release bearing) and it was well greased with copper grease on the input shaft so I have no idea whats causing it. anyone got any ideas what could be causing this? its driving me daft..

Aug 9th, 2020, 13:14	#2
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	From my knowledge but very little experience in this except for my sisters early Mini, the spline should not be greased. Grease picks up dust from the drive plate friction material and this "mud" can cause just the sort of problem you are experiencing.

Aug 9th, 2020, 14:50	#3
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:04 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	May also be the pedal pivot bush...

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