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1971 All Other Makes All Other Models Repair Question


Topics covered: Clutch, Clutch pedal, Noise.
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Asked on April 30, 2009

1971 Questions for all other cars car won't move

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1971 Questions for all other cars Two Wheel Drive Manual

hi there , i have an old classic car , vanden plas princess 1971 1300 , car drove fine until recently , car will start but will not move forwards , i have changed drive shaft couplings as i found these to be very worn , but the problem remains , would appreciate any help thankyou
Avatar Asked by dantheman1990

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Replied on May 5, 2009

Hi dantheman1990,

When engaging gears and releasing the clutch, any driveshaft fault should produce grinding noise. If no noise are present, the problem should be with the clutch, they could be worn.

Do you have clutch pedal pressure and is the clutch pedal very stiff?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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