why does it do this?

why does it do this?

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darreni

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3,809 posts

271 months

Wednesday 16th October 2002
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Hi guys, my 97 4.2 seems to be sticking in gear( 1st & 2nd mainly) it happens most often when slowing for junctions/lights etc.
its almost as if the application of the brakes when the clutch is depressed is causing it to stick in gear.
sometimes i need to use 2 hands on the gearnob to release.
Has anyone else suffered from this / any fixes?
TIA
Darren.

leszekg

263 posts

268 months

Thursday 17th October 2002
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Just on a few occasions, not all the time. In my case when it's happened, dipping the clutch a couple of times releases it and it's fine after that.

AOVCERB

100 posts

271 months

Thursday 17th October 2002
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Sounds like the clutch is not fully disengaging, system may need bleeding, at higher speeds you have the momentum of the engine and movement of the car to assist with transfer.