General *** sticky clutch every so often on 899 SX ***

[dmitriysx]

Hey Guys, wondering if anyone could help me with my clutch...

Every so often my clutch feels very stiff n sticky, which makes it very hard to set of; I even stall my car sometimes due to this problem, which is very embarrassing. It starts and stops from time to time, starts for about 1 week then my clutch gradually gets smoother until I cant feel it any more then about 2 to 3 weeks later it start again? I’ve been told it could be that I need a new clutch cable, but I’m not 100% sure that this is what it is?


Many thanks, Dmitriy

 

[David C]

Could well be the cable.
A new one doesn't cost much and is easy to fit yourself (there is a great guide in the "Guides" section.

Changed mine last week. I didn't realise how stiff it had got until the new cable was on, it is so light now!

 

[rallycinq]

Also lubricate all the pivots on the meccano set under the dash, and also the bushes where the arm turns in the bellhousing.

Cheers

D