Light spongy clutch

2008 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
124,000 MILES • 1.6L • MANUAL
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Had new clutch and gearbox fitted 4 months ago. No leaks. What can it be?
May 12, 2021 at 11:48 AM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

It sounds like you may have a problem with the pressure plate of the clutch assembly.
Do you feel any difference in the clutch bite point? Perhaps the clutch is taking further down on the clutch pedal travel?

Possible that the fingers(springs) or diaphragm on the clutch pressure plate have become soft and have sagged. See picture attached

Please see the link below how a clutch works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/inner-workings-of-a-car-clutch

and how to replace a clutch.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-clutch

Please let us know how you get along.

Cheers, Boris
May 13, 2021 at 9:01 AM