Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 20:04:29 -0500 From: "dave" <alofusblountmaybenospamel.net> Subject: Re: 9-3 cluth replaced. Gear's change very stiff
"Shuaib" <srabbaninospamo.com> wrote in message news:124b8f0d.0501021537.23c9edc7nospaming.google.com... >I would be very grateful for some help. I have a 1998/9 Saab 9-3 2.0 > SE Turbo. > > Over the weekend the local garage replaced my clutch (the previous one > was completely worn out). Now with the introduction of the new clutch, > I encounter the following symptoms: > > 1. The cluth engages very early - I barely have to lift my foot and > the car leaps forward. In fact, with the clutch down completely the > car will still move slowly on flat ground when in 1st gear. > > 2. The gear changes are now very stiff when I initally start the car > and drive off. It takes real effort to engage 1st and reverse gear. > > 3. After driving 5-10 mins the gear changing becomes much easier - > although the clutch is still engaging very early. The car seems to > drive much better at this point when warmed up. > > My questions are, is this typical after replacing the clutch and will > things become bearable once the cluth has some use, or is this > something that points to problems of a more serious kind. > > Many thanks in advance for your help. > It would appear one of two things has happened. 1. The master or slave cylinder have bought the farm. 2. The clutch hydraulics need to have the air bled out. I would ensure that the hydraulics are properly bled by the mechanic prior to allowing him to sell you new master and slave cylinders. dave
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