Scottie, they checked the pedal today and the hole was elongated. The gears are slightly better going in now but still knotchy not smooth. Perhaps this is how 2001 vitaras are?

Thanks Scottie, that does make sense. I am taking it back in the morning and they are going to see if there are any adjustments they can make. I assumed it would be bleeding the clutch but I bet they don't think to try the pedal pin.

Thanks for your help chaps, Derrell that looks like the color I have, I will check the code on the car later and let you know.

Hi All, i'm a newbie and hope you don't mind me signing up to asked a long winded question. I bought a 2001 Grand Vitara from a dealer. I paid probably over the odds at £2325 with 92000 on the clock but it was nice condition compared to others I looked at and had the 3 month dealers warranty. The ge...