Gearchange in our Multipla is problematic, ranging between OK and very
crunchy.
At its worst it will pull along if in gear with the clutch depressed all the
way to the floor.

Its a W2000, approx 65000 miles, 105JTD

I thought it would be the hydraulics, with it being variable, but there is
no sign of leaks and has been bled.

Local repair man wants to put a new clutch in it but as it is engaging
rather than slipping I can't see that it is worn.
Would a new clutch be indicated in this case? Is it likely to be a mechanism
within preventing it from disengaging?

Also how much should I be looking at to replace a clutch on one of these?

Cheers,

Rick

"R D S" <optiglaze (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

I would be looking first at loose gearbox, bending or wearing out release
mechanism. Or: my favourite (because I have just seen this on an old
Sierra) breaking up spigot bearing in the back of the crank (this drags the
mainshaft round and gives the symptom of a dragging clutch).

Whatever, dismantling is likely the order of the day, having found the
problem it would likely be sensible to install a new clutch assembly at the
same time.

it is a 5.3 hour job for the clutch, so around 200 quid upward for labour
plus bits.