My car is still under Fiat 3rd year warranty, (6 days left)
The clutch is uncomfortably heavy, a real leg ache in traffic. I have had 3 mareas and a bravo and none have been like this.
it also Judders sometimes when moving off cold.

the dealer thinks its just wear and not a warranty job.

2001 marea JTD110 ELX 41,000 miles.

Any help apreciated.

thanks
Andy

Heavy Clutch

I know what you're going through mate.

Had my 1.8HLX Bravo for about 6 months now and the clutch is unbeleivably heavy. Like you said, a real leg killer in traffic.

Ollie

heavy clutch

been told that this is a common problem and there was a recall or modification to the pressure plates.
anyone know?

Re: heavy clutch

No recalls for the clutch on the bravo.

http://www.via.gov.uk/apps/recalls/default.asp

Most likely worn slave clyinder or worn release bearing. The bravo clutch is certainly not as light as some cars out there.

heavy clutch

Im not totally familiar with the workings of the clutch, but from what i understand it is the fingers on the pressure plate that wears out prematurely.

shall i insist that the dealer fixes it under warranty?

ps i have driven two may mates cars today. 1 bravo and 1 brava and both cluttches are considerably lighter. 1 mate drove mine and said it feels like somethings gonna snap when u press the pedal.

;-(

Re: heavy clutch

Its not that they wear prematurely, they just wear. A clutch is a wear item.

If the previous owner used to leave their foot on the clutch pedal then its life will be grossly shortened.

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If it is a worn release bearing, Is it possible to change the release bearing???? or does a new clutch have to be fitted??

Thanx!

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No point at all just doing the bearing as its only 5 mins more work to do the whole lot. I'm not sure if you can even get the bearing seperately.

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Cheers!!

So is it expensive to get a clutch and get it fitted on a 155 20v Marea??