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Old 11-20-2004, 11:11 AM
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Unhappy STIFF CLUTCH

Great News, Hopefully picking up my first Honda S2000, next Sunday

Only problem is that the clutch was very stiff. I cannot think of another way to descripe it. He assumes it is new as the car has just been serviced with work done to the clutch and gear box on the receipt (though, was not in detail explaining if they had fitted a new clutch), the bill for the service did come to over
Old 11-20-2004, 11:16 AM
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A new clutch is
Old 11-20-2004, 11:18 AM
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Does a stiff clutch mean its knackered?
Old 11-20-2004, 11:20 AM
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I don't know, get it checked out by AA or a dealer.
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Its weird as changing gear was absolutely fine but for some reason the clutch was really hard to push down
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What year is it, and how many miles?
Old 11-20-2004, 11:35 AM
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2001 and has 33,000 miles

Could it be something to do with the pressure pads (not that im an expert, just heard it could be)
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It needs lubed from the release fork and the throwout bearing.

To do it properly it is a gearbox out job AFAIK

There is a TSB about it I think


(I went through 3 clutches trying to get this resolved, but it is fixed now)
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Thanks I shall investigate
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A bit late to reply to this one but a stiff clutch is usually a sign of a worn centre plate meaning it won't be long before you need to pay


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