I don't think it will be the clutch, not from the description anyway. Adjust the cable and take it from there is the best approach.
where is the clutch cable adjustment point? Not that I need it, but just in case for in the future Like I need to tweak it. If 660 parts are cheaper its good its just the engine bay components and not more parts around the car. But then for us big boys, the 1.3ers, with it being a Toyota engine is the clutch the same too? so wondered if get a Yaris clutch it might be cheaper than a copen tagged one.
The pattern part manufacturers should charge the same for the same part that fits more than one car. Genuine parts won't be priced the same though. I'd guess that if the clutch fits a Yaris and a Copen the Toyota part will be cheaper. I had a mate who owned a Dacia which was based on some Renault. The renault parts were cheaper than the Dacia by quite a bit.
That £70 clutch kit I mentioned earlier does fit the 1.3 and the 660. The clutches must be the same on both cars. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLUTCH-KI...Parts_SM&fits=Model:Copen&hash=item484d371ba0 The Yaris clutch appears to be different to the Copens. Daihatsu might not have used the Toyota gearbox on the 1.3.
Folks, I have been to Halfords Autocentre this morning and they did look at my Copen for a minute and told me that I need a new clutch and it would cost me around 250 plus labour which does not show on their system. They told me it would be another 300 pounds. I gave up asking mechanics opinions anymore and I decided to just ask for cable adjustment which they refused. I went to a local garage and asked to adjust the cable without telling them anything. They have adjusted he cable and it cost me nothing. It was just a couple of minute job. Now, my clutch is not stiff, the pedal play is less than it was. No more problem of changing gears including the first and the reverse. I am happy with it. I will also leave a comment after a few days. Thanks for all.
Halfrauds! Bunch of muppets! Glad your got it sorted, at a bargain price too. If the time comes that you do need a clutch. Take it to your local friendly mechanic.
This is why you never go to Halfords. Places like this will try and charge you the earth for something that doesn't need doing. Glad it was only the clutch cable adjustment
Halfords... they get a bit of a roasting on mtbe.co.uk too (bike forum) and I have seen them do some pretty poor stuff. My son started working there last year and said on his induction session there were 4 people starting and he was the only 1 who really knew anything about what he was doing (having done maintenance and mods to his own bike). They showed them how to look up parts then asked them to have a go at finding a spark plug for a specific car; one of the newbies then asked "what's a spark plug?" it's OK for buying things if you know what you want but not sure I'd let them loose on my car or bike; although asking them to replace a headlight bulb on the Copen may be entertaining. Kwikfit is another place I wont go to but that's another story.
I am having the same problem with my clutch at just over 34,000miles. The clutch is not releasing the gear unless I press really hard into the floor. This is being rectified by my garage, but interesting to know that it has happened to others at an early mileage
Hi Lilyspots, Sorry to know that you also have the same problem as I had early this year. When I changed my clutch kit, the old clutch disc was totally fine with more than 50% left. However, the firewall (or a pannel which hold the clutch pedal) was weak thus bend. So the guy did some welding work to it and also changed the clutch cable. To be honest, we really need to think about the problem other than clutch. For me, if your clutch is stiff and it gets extra stiff when the engine is warm, ask a mechanic you know well and explain what I wrote here first. If you decide to change the clutch kit, you should also change the clutch cable. However, it is a very big job as the hole on the firewall for the cable is just fit size which will lead to you a huge bill if you don't know the guy well. I hope it helps. P.S. Clutch cable may not be available in the dealership and it will take more than 2 weeks or so.
Out of interest, how long did they bill you for the clutch replacement? At £300, I'd imagine 6 hours.
