itm

There's very little travel in my clutch pedal and it's getting very difficult to get it into any gear (particularly 1st). It's a 52 reg with 65k on the clock. Fluid level is fine. Is there usually much clutch adjustment in these (I don't believe it's been adjusted before), or does it look like it'll need replacing?

engifineer

I don't know what a 52 reg is.

If it is getting hard to get into gear, it is an issue with the clutch not disengaging fully. Sounds more like a slave or master cylinder issue that is preventing it from disengaging the clutch. I would start there.

Chuck S

The UK road tax code isn't real helpful for other than (maybe) a tiny number of people. Surprisingly the Model Year and/or build date (it's in the door jam) is understandable by more folks.

-- Chuck

s2000_f20

Is it difficult to change gear when the gearbox is cold? Or does it do it regardless - i.e. also fully warmed up.

Have you tried a gearbox fluid change?

Chuck S

Lubricants should be change when they're at operating temperature. If you can get under the can and have the ability to remove the fill and drain bolts anyone can change the gearbox oil. Car must be level to fill the gearbox and should be to drain it.

-- Chuck

richmc

Or the whole of the UK driving population.

noodels

I Press my clutch in 2/3 times<with cold engine start & engine running>> to avoid drag issues on cold start,it allows some settlement,<uk is different here from usa>and also gets the oil to All bearings <inc thrust washers>
& yes with my new fitted engine & clutch also.

Nottm_S2

52 is a late 2002 car for the US home slices

I've never had a clutch issue with mine but it's clearly not disengaging like it should, could be air in it

Always thought the fluid should be on a service schedule, is it much different from brake fluid?

Changing your gearbox oil doesn't sound like it will help a deal to me

Chuck S

Too bad only a minuscule number of them are here and can offer help or clues. MY2002 will increase the odds.

-- Chuck

lovegroova

I guess this was originally posted on one of the US-centric fora?

Anyway, Sounds like the quite common cylinder problem to me, as suggested by engifineer above.

This may help: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/uk-irela...y-top-1180779/

And this: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/uk-irela...tions-1188177/