Can you drive without clutch return spring?

The spring is there to stop the pedal rattling and to add a bit of weight to the pedal (sports cars have heavy clutches, apparently). There won’t be any adverse effect from driving with it missing.

Can you drive with a broken clutch spring?

The clutch pedal spring is not very strong… (the little one on the lever)..and it’s purpose is not to allow clutch action…you can drive and shift the car normally without one in place..

Why does my clutch make a spring sound?

It could simply be the return spring on the pedal making the noise. This happens all the time, not just when starting the engine. However when driving the noise is drowned out by other sounds. The clutch appears to function fine.

What makes clutch pedal squeak?

If you hear a high-pitched squeaking as you press the pedal then you know that you have a problem with your clutch. This sort of noise is usually associated with problems with the clutch release or throw-out bearings.

Why does my clutch not come back up?

There are typically a few different possibilities for why a clutch pedal will stay on the floor. It could be a failed clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, failed fluid line, or the clutch has failed.

Why is my clutch not springing back?

What is a clutch spring?

04 Clutch Plate Springs The springs mounted on the inner hub of the clutch plate cushion the clutch engagement. They work as a torsional vibration damper to absorb fluctuations in the engine’s power delivery. As the springs work as dampers the power delivery is smoother and more linear than if there were no springs.

What does a broken spring sound like?

If your car has a broken coil spring you’ll probably hear clunking, knocking noises when you drive over rough or uneven ground. A broken coil causes mis-alignment, meaning your car’s suspension angles of travel are altered, causing components to scrape or knock against each other.

What causes a coil spring to break?

What causes coil springs to break? During the winter months, ice, snow, cold temperatures and salt to the roads can cause accelerated corrosion of a coil spring.