Hello. I would first like to say how much I love my Sube before I whine about it. It has 175k on it and has cost me under $500 in the last 4 years, including tires. It still has all its power on the hills, and other than some random strut problems (fixed), my car is amazing.

 

But...

My S.O. for the last 2 years has mentioned my clutch is "funny". I realize every stick shift is different, so since I got it 4 years ago, I paid no mind to where it grabs or how it feels. It seemed fine to me. It grabs Very high, but that's just how it's been. Only going into first or reverse do I have to actually press the clutch the whole way down. 2-5 seem normal.

 

Lately it seems... hesitant going in gear. Not "crazy slams into gear seconds after the clutch is released" type of stuff, but off somehow.

 

This problem started Before it got cold out, but now when I start it in under 30F weather, I can hear a light grinding whine sound from the clutch. If I push in the clutch the whole way it goes away, and if I pull UP on the clutch pedal with the top of my foot, it stops. But in regular out of gear and just sitting there running mode, it whines.

 

What's wrong with my baby?

Sounds like you need to check your clutch cable adjustmenr, and possibly the throw out bearing is letting you know it is there. Adjust the cable then keep an eye on it.

 

Do you know if the clutch was ever replaced?

 

 

 

nipper