Gearbox/clutch woes...it's only day 3 of ownership :(
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TB Rich
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Just skimmed the thread but doesn't look like you've had the clutch and slave done yet? Do it!!
Mine was exactly like this, tried the usual Fuchs fluid change - no difference (as you keep experiancing). I've just recently had a new clutch and slave (genuine Renault) - now it is silky smooth even on the coldest of days over winter.
Mine was stubbon from when I picked it up at 13k miles, started to really get bad at about 20k (i.e getting stuck on the garage forecourt!) and my clutch change was done at 30k. Now on 33k and not a single issue since.
Mine was exactly like this, tried the usual Fuchs fluid change - no difference (as you keep experiancing). I've just recently had a new clutch and slave (genuine Renault) - now it is silky smooth even on the coldest of days over winter.
Mine was stubbon from when I picked it up at 13k miles, started to really get bad at about 20k (i.e getting stuck on the garage forecourt!) and my clutch change was done at 30k. Now on 33k and not a single issue since.
Cheers guys, yeah hopefully I have had a break this time. Rich: I told them on day one I thought it was a clutch issue, but what do I know...
Renault UK have been good to be fair, but it's just taken so long to get moving. Gearbox is out now and they are going to call me tomorrow with an update.
Renault UK have been good to be fair, but it's just taken so long to get moving. Gearbox is out now and they are going to call me tomorrow with an update.
TB Rich
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(though not hard in my experiance).So the news is that it is a "clutch bearing" that is worn. The strip down means it needs a new clutch kit, total job cost £1046.
As it is a bearing, my warranty (typically) doesn't cover it. However, as it's been such a pain in the neck to get this far, Renault UK has offered to pay 85%, leaving me with a £160 bill and a 12 month guarantee on a new clutch.
I've decided to accept the offer to get the whole saga done with. Seems like a very good offer from them, but I'm still unsure why the garage didn't find a dodgy bearing 6 months ago when they put the new gearbox in??
Anywhoo, looking forward to getting the car (might even be today) and having a proper drive!!
As it is a bearing, my warranty (typically) doesn't cover it. However, as it's been such a pain in the neck to get this far, Renault UK has offered to pay 85%, leaving me with a £160 bill and a 12 month guarantee on a new clutch.
I've decided to accept the offer to get the whole saga done with. Seems like a very good offer from them, but I'm still unsure why the garage didn't find a dodgy bearing 6 months ago when they put the new gearbox in??
Anywhoo, looking forward to getting the car (might even be today) and having a proper drive!!
good result but just shows that whenever the box is out it is always best to change the clutch assembly including the release bearing in most cases...
So I now have a new gearbox and new clutch, basically it feels like a new car. Gear selection seems OK so far, bit hesitant at higher revs but I'm hoping that's just newness...
chris1888-197
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Glad ypu got all this sorted :thumbup: tho i was wondering, when i got my new gearbox from renault its came with a new slave cylinder on it.
Did they not tell you exactly what they did? When they put my new gearbox on they said the clutch showed no signs of wear, so they put it back on. Stupid, really........
Luck of the draw, I think. Seems that they have failed whether you've driven like a granny, or been on trackdays.
