Re: clutch question

[Big Jim <cyng@lamere.net>]

>It's fine.  In fact, some type of cars have a sensor in the clutch
>mechanism, so that you MUST have the clutch fully depressed before the
>starter will turn over.  This is a safety measure more than anything.  My
>mechanic's opinion is that depressing the clutch whilst starting just means
>that much less stuff for the starter to turn when starting your engine,
>thereby giving your starter a bit more life.
>
>Sundie....
>
>ClOwNToKeR@aol.com wrote:
>
>> hi when you guys start your car do u press down on the clutch my friend
>> thinks your not supposed to but i think you are ok thanks for the help
>> Ian
>> 85 jetta GL

Mostly, however, it's for those of us who (rather wisely, I might add, in 
light of a bad experience I once had with a loose e-brake cable) leave 
the car in gear when we park. Putting the clutch in as an automatic 
reflex whilest starting saves the engine from immediately stalling. Ever 
done that? Poor coche!
-T
'84 Jetta GLi
'95 Jetta GLX

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