Clutch Sticking

[cwalkero]

Hi Guys,

 

I just bought a 2005 350z roadster a few weeks ago. I have been out in it a few times but today I decided to get the roof down as the weather is great and take it out for a good drive. Nightmare on the motorway due to roadworks so I was constantly start and stopping.

 

I noticed at one point my clutch was stuck half way down almost at the biting point. I flipped it back out with my foot but noticed if I tapped it again it would sink down. Worryingly I pulled into a kwik fit that I was passing back to get them to take a look. Chap said that if it was stuck all the way down then it would only require a bit of grease to help it loosen but as it was sort of sticking and popping back slowly it would be something else.

 

Now I will be honest I know nothing about cars. I just got rid of my MG TF roadster after I was plagued by many problems but this car has full service history done at the nissan dealership and has done 65000 miles so it should be in good nick but I dont know a bloody thing about cars/parts so please bear with me.

 

Does anyone know what it could be and more importantly is it going to cost an arm and a leg to fix it. I am abit worried about it as I am still treating it like its made out of glass as I just got it. I also thought (maybe I am wrong) but I was in 1st gear at one point doing about mph and I took my foot completely off the clutch and the car didnt stall then I quickly pushed it back in and changed gears.

[jumping350]

sounds like a clutch slave cylinder fault someone should be along shortly to confirm

[ZMANALEX]

A fluid change and bleed may fix the issue.

 

However I would recommend that you swop out the slave cyl. and upgrade the fluid and also upgrade to a braided line.

 

Parts will cost circa £120.00 and labour circa £50.00

 

I am only up the road in Perth if you want a free informed diagnoses.

 

Alex.

[cwalkero]

Thanks guys, I am going to take it along the road to a wee independant garage that ive used in the past. Guy is really nice so I will suggest what you guys have said