Renault Espace sticking clutch n first gear

Car: Renault Espace
Variant: 1.9 science
Model Year: 2003
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Got car yesterday still under warranty but need to no Wat to tell them wen I go bk. driving it home I noticed that its very difficult to engage first gear and the clutch pedal sticks about half way coming back up n I have to flock it up the rest of the way with my foot. Also it's very loud and shudders in reverse n low power in second gear traded in a lovely galaxy for this n regretting it already any help would b great
Posted: Apr 17, 2013 (11 years ago)
check lubricate clutch pedal bushes could also be fault on clutch master cylinder get these checked first before removing gear box to check clutch and operating mechanism in bell housing
Posted Apr 17, 2013 (11 years ago)
Would the bushes on the master cylynder cause it to refuse to go into first gear
Posted Apr 17, 2013 (11 years ago)
You dont have bushes on the master cyl . Bushes are on pedal shaft / carrier .Could also check clutch pedal return spring .Likely to be clutch master cyl or slave cyl or both .Could also be clutch knackered ie. pressure plate or centre plate .If springs on centre plate gone that gives judder but other causes also like engine mountings .Dont know if that model has a DMF (dual mass flywheel ) which is a common cause of that fault .
Posted Apr 17, 2013 (11 years ago)
It judders like hell in reverse but not a lot of vibration in other gears
Posted Apr 17, 2013 (11 years ago)
Unfortunately that model does have a dual mass flywheel. Cost around £300 to £500 depending on where you go
Posted Apr 17, 2013 (11 years ago)
Buy the time you buy the DMF clutch kit and add on labour and incidentals , you are talking big money . You might be better fitting a solid flywheel kit if available for that car .
Posted Apr 17, 2013 (11 years ago)

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