oceansoul
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
Location: Sunbury, Surrey
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Earlier today i was changing my oil, and had the car up on axle stands at the front. I had driven it before, but i was getting a bit cool so i fort id start it up. I MADE SURE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL and started it up. Right ok so far...now the odd bit my driver side wheel starts turning :O even though it was in Neutral. Im just wondering why this was. The passenger side didnt spin but it was still touching the road a lil. Its fine when on the ground, ie it doesnt move when in Neutral lol its a 1.4 s reg sport.
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Rob Withey
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Registered: 21st Sep 03
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Friction from the mainshaft to the mainshaft gears?
Even though none of the synchro hubs are engaged, the gears are still rotating on the shaft.
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Gregor
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Registered: 28th Nov 03
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire
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Is that called clutch drag ?
Think ive heard of it it being that but could be wrong
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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it's normal.
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TomWilly
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Registered: 20th Sep 05
Location: Bristol
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Loads of cars do this, im sure its nothing to worry about.
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Rob Withey
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Registered: 21st Sep 03
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quote:
Originally posted by escortgti.com
Is that called clutch drag ?
No.
Although I sincerely hope the clutch is dragging if it is fully engaged, otherwise the car will never go anywhere...! 
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