Sefton-EP91 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hi guys, I wonder if anyone can help. I drove back from work in my Glanza and as I pulled onto my drive I noticed a strange noise. It sounded like a release bearing noise (small rustling noise), it felt like the clutch was dragging quite harsh so I switched of the engine. After 30 seconds I restarted but was unable to select ANY gears. With the engine off I could select gears perfectly. I've check the clutch fluid level and all is ok! I've been having the common problem with the clutch where it drags on the spec 6 puk paddle clutch and I think now it's had it completely! Any ideas!Thanks in advance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vturbo Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) probably clutch mate, my spec friction plate went after 900 miles,it was dragging badly then finally went. splines disentegrated. i could select gears with the motor off but not select any when engine was running. made a horrible noise.it buggered the input shaft too. sounds similar Edited August 8, 2016 by Vturbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Its the clutch or bearing, either way its a box off scenario. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sefton-EP91 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 I woke up this morning and tried the car and it now works absolutely fine! I think I'm going to get rid of this clutch and get a different one! It's a right pain in the ass when at a set of lights and trying to get into 1st! Thanks for the replies guys, appreciate it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sefton-EP91 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Right, so I'm thinking this is just the next stage to the clutch dragging problem I've had since fitting the spec clutch just much more severe, I think I'm going to get the gearbox off in the next few weeks once my new daily arrives! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fiddlersport Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Clutch master cylinder-check fluidClutch slave cylinder-peel back rubber and see if its leakingSame symptons on a friends n/a and the culprit wss the clutch slave cylinder Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H_D Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 spec clutches are utter shite, not just for starlets but also for audis and evos.stay well away from them. just check some reviews on google and see for yourself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sefton-EP91 Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Right the gearbox on my Glanza is coming off over the weekend hopefully so I can inspect the damage etc. But.. what clutch does everyone recommend I don't have a ridiculous budget so that rights off the orc, os giken, blitz active etc. What are your thoughts on competition clutches? Thanks guys appreciate all the comments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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