2007 Vauxhall Zafira clutch problem?

Tiny
PETERMARTIN262
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  • 2007 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
  • 1.9L
  • MANUAL
  • 90,000 MILES
Hi
my problem is I am struggling to get the car into 1st and reverse gears, sometimes I have to turn the engine off to get it into gear, also when I am in 1st waiting move off with my foot down on the clutch the car is trying to go forward even tho the clutch is fully down
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 AT 1:59 AM

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Tiny
CAR-MAN145
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Try to pump the clutch see if ant better if it is then you have air in the system and needs to be bled out if not need a clutch.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 AT 2:15 AM
Tiny
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You will have air in the hydraulic system, as the last poster recommended, bleed the system and inspect for signs of fluid leak, not sure if this model has a concentric slave, if so if it is leaking the transmission will have to be removed to replace the unit.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 AT 3:47 AM

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