Q: clutch pedal sticks and engages too soon, difficult to change gears with engine running. with engine off, clutch seems to shift ok

asked by on July 07, 2017

clutch pedal sticks and engages too soon, difficult to change gears with engine running. with engine off, clutch seems to shift ok

My car has 204000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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