Technical punto clutch release fork

[russnix04]

Hi


Hope someone can help!


I have a 1.2 8v mk2 punto 5dr - the clutch pedal creaks and sticks in certain places not a problem when general driving but when it comes to setting off it sticks (as it lifts slower) causing me to either stall of set off not smoothly a right problem in slow moving traffic with biting point been high. im expecting to smash into car in front so have to leave large gap in front.


It had a new clutch 16000 miles ago but it had the problem from then but very slight and didn't effect driving from then cant comment before it was done as dealer I bought it of had it done and provided receipt.


I have tried using wd40 in the clutch release fork where the arm connects and the clutch goes very smooth can go in 1st gear easier etc but that only last a few hours.


Now im guessing there is a bush or bearing that's the problem any one point me in right direction is it a big job to do myself any step by step instructions ?


Infact any help would be appreciated sorry for long post

 

[s and b]

if you mean where it goes down into the gearbox then these are plastic bushings so wd40 (hopeless stuff no matter what anyone tells you) is only going to last a short time before it dries up, akin to turning the heating up in the cinema providing free salted peanuts then robbing you for a small carton of kiora


i suggest you see if theres a tin of 3 in 1 oil under your sink and dribble some of that down


i have found these pivots do seize if moved too far when box out so its quite possibly your problem here

 

[russnix04]

Thanks is it easy to replace the plastic bushes or is it full box off and a head ache

 

[russnix04]

I didn't have any 3 in 1 left but I found some gearbox oil stuck some of that on it see how long that lasts!

 

[jon1612]

I didn't have any 3 in 1 left but I found some gearbox oil stuck some of that on it see how long that lasts!

my panda had same fault ( same box etc ) was hydraulic slave cylinder that causes the problem, 3in1 down box bushes and wd40 (lots of it) behind slave boot 4 months later is still mint, even got another slave cylinder as they are so easy to change but never fitted it

 

[fingers99]

From memory, replacing the bushes is a box out job.

 

[jon1612]

From memory, replacing the bushes is a box out job.

yes box out, and if your doing that fit a clutch kit ( 3 part ) good make like a LUK one or similar false economy with a cheap one or just replacing friction plate as the drag and you will end up changing whole lot later

 

[russnix04]

Didnt work putting oil on arm at first but persistence pay now smooth thanks again guys and seems to be lasting