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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm guessing there is no way to adjust it.

It's the original clutch, so getting on for 11 years old.


Easy DIY job?

Inexpensive to change?

[Kevin Wood]

If it's juddering then it may well have been contaminated by oil / coolant, or just excessively worn, but it'd be worth checking the condition of all the engine and gearbox mounts first just in case.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If it's juddering then it may well have been contaminated by oil / coolant, or just excessively worn, but it'd be worth checking the condition of all the engine and gearbox mounts first just in case.

Thanks, Kevin. I'll take a look.

The car has done just 25,000 miles.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'll have to check out the price of a new clutch fitted by Vx.

It's only a 1.2 Corsa so I can't see it being more than about £70-£90 all in.

[Stemo]

I'll have to check out the price of a new clutch fitted by Vx.

It's only a 1.2 Corsa so I can't see it being more than about £70-£90 all in.

you missed a nought.

[aaronjb]

I was going to say - if you look on ECP for an idea of clutch kit prices you'll barely get the clutch alone for that money..

[Kevin Wood]

If it's juddering then it may well have been contaminated by oil / coolant, or just excessively worn, but it'd be worth checking the condition of all the engine and gearbox mounts first just in case.

Thanks, Kevin. I'll take a look.

The car has done just 25,000 miles.

Hmm. Unlikely to be worn, then, surely?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I was going to say - if you look on ECP for an idea of clutch kit prices you'll barely get the clutch alone for that money..

Why not?.....it's a Corsa not a Veyron.

I hope that you and Kevin have got the price wrong.

[aaronjb]

Now I just think you're winding us up 

LuK clutch kits ranged from £70 to £150ish, depending on contents (I think from bare 2-piece up to ones incl. throwout bearing, slave etc)..

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Now I just think you're winding us up 

LuK clutch kits ranged from £70 to £150ish, depending on contents (I think from bare 2-piece up to ones incl. throwout bearing, slave etc)..

All gears engage perfectly and silently. The clutch does not 'drag' when in gear.

Clutch judder is most apparent when the car moves off for the first time. Subsequent starts are much smoother and less jerky.

[Sir Tigger KC]

If you don't sort it quickly, you'd be better off spending your cash on a rubber laptop!   

[andrew38]

I have a Corsa 1.2 Twinport, had same issue clutch judder when cold, common fault and a new clutch will not fix the problem, just had mine replaced by my brother in law, its a pig of a job sub frame has to be come out, some Vauxhall dealers do a deal £500 all in. Mine was replaced because it had worn out, it had 66k miles on it mainly from previous owners.

As long as the judder disappears after a mile or two then thats fine, its caused by condensation on the plates. If you buy the clutch kit make sure its the 3 part and not the cheaper two part with out the bearing, or you will be doing it all over again.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I have a Corsa 1.2 Twinport, had same issue clutch judder when cold, common fault and a new clutch will not fix the problem, just had mine replaced by my brother in law, its a pig of a job sub frame has to be come out, some Vauxhall dealers do a deal £500 all in. Mine was replaced because it had worn out, it had 66k miles on it mainly from previous owners.

As long as the judder disappears after a mile or two then thats fine, its caused by condensation on the plates. If you buy the clutch kit make sure its the 3 part and not the cheaper two part with out the bearing, or you will be doing it all over again.

Ours is a 53 plate 1.2 SXI.....no 'Twinport' on the back whatever that means.



 

[Stemo]

My 56 plate Zafira had this problem, however, the problem was the flywheel, not the clutch. Vauxhall knew about this issue and Mark DTM sent me a TIS bulletin number to give to the dealer to get the flywheel replaced.
I never bothered though because, as with your corsa, it was only for the first few minutes each day.
If your clutch seems fine after the first few engagements, I would live with it. As has been said, it may just be condensation and it is not a cheap or easy job.

[andrew38]

The clutches I am pretty certain are the same in all 1.2 corsa c's regardless of the engines, as is the judder. Like I said if it disappears after a mile or so then leave it until the clutch is spent.

One good thing is the clutch is cheaper than the dreaded wet carpets from the brake servo seal, thats an all day job and dash out to do which even Vauxhall dealers don't want to quote for.