Issue with clutch on M800- please advise

arindambasu13 · 27th October 2008, 13:04

Hey All,

My 800 (2006 model) was due for service at 20k kms. However, due to various reasons, I have not been able to get it serviced in time, and it is now running at 21.7 k kms. For the past few days, I have been noticing that the normally butter-smooth clutch is a little hard and has a distinct grinding feel to it when depressed during gear changes.

My question is- is this because of the fact that the car is overdue for service? Or do you think there is some other more serious problem? Otherwise the car is fine. I am normally very particular about services, and have maintained the car in pristine condition till date.

Please help! Need your advice on this.

jayraj · 27th October 2008, 14:10

Clutch plate may have an issue and if not rectified it will spoil the flywheel which can be an expensive option,this is a regular wear & tear for all cars you can either use MGP clutch assembly or Bosch.

PAVAN KADAM · 27th October 2008, 16:32

Usually a M800 clutch lasts a minimum of 40 k kms if used as per specifications, You cant guarantee a lifetime of any moving parts BTW.

Get the clutch replaced asap since yours is almost a new car. I'am running the non asbestos valeo clutch and have covered almost 35k kms on it.It has also towed some heavy metal thrice over long distances and still running good.

There are imported clutch available which are good for M800 priced around Rs.3000.

arindambasu13 · 27th October 2008, 17:50

Hi Pavan and Jayraj,
First, thanks for your inputs.
Second, I want to stress that that grinding feeling is very minimal, and I noticed it only sinc till date the clutch has been very smooth. No problems with gear shifts though. So can i drive for a couple of days more?
Third, Maruti A.S.S. is a good place to take care of this problem? Or do I need to go someplace else in Bangalore?

sumeethaldankar · 27th October 2008, 18:01

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Originally Posted by arindambasu13

Hey All,

For the past few days, I have been noticing that the normally butter-smooth clutch is a little hard and has a distinct grinding feel to it when depressed during gear changes.

Grinding noise may be indicate problem with the clutch cable rather than the clutch itslef.If you are having problems while changing gears or if you
are experiencing jerks or drop in pickup etc then that might indicate a clutch problem.
Best is to give it to a MASS for a checkup.

27th October 2008, 13:04	#1
arindambasu13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,582 Thanked: 2,451 Times	Issue with clutch on M800- please advise Hey All, My 800 (2006 model) was due for service at 20k kms. However, due to various reasons, I have not been able to get it serviced in time, and it is now running at 21.7 k kms. For the past few days, I have been noticing that the normally butter-smooth clutch is a little hard and has a distinct grinding feel to it when depressed during gear changes. My question is- is this because of the fact that the car is overdue for service? Or do you think there is some other more serious problem? Otherwise the car is fine. I am normally very particular about services, and have maintained the car in pristine condition till date. Please help! Need your advice on this. Last edited by arindambasu13 : 27th October 2008 at 13:15. Reason: typo error
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27th October 2008, 14:10	#2
jayraj Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	Clutch plate may have an issue and if not rectified it will spoil the flywheel which can be an expensive option,this is a regular wear & tear for all cars you can either use MGP clutch assembly or Bosch.
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27th October 2008, 16:32	#3
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Usually a M800 clutch lasts a minimum of 40 k kms if used as per specifications, You cant guarantee a lifetime of any moving parts BTW. Get the clutch replaced asap since yours is almost a new car. I'am running the non asbestos valeo clutch and have covered almost 35k kms on it.It has also towed some heavy metal thrice over long distances and still running good. There are imported clutch available which are good for M800 priced around Rs.3000.
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27th October 2008, 17:50	#4
arindambasu13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,582 Thanked: 2,451 Times	Hi Pavan and Jayraj, First, thanks for your inputs. Second, I want to stress that that grinding feeling is very minimal, and I noticed it only sinc till date the clutch has been very smooth. No problems with gear shifts though. So can i drive for a couple of days more? Third, Maruti A.S.S. is a good place to take care of this problem? Or do I need to go someplace else in Bangalore?
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