Originally posted by JAGSVT:
so i tried the, "try to pull off in 3rd gear" trick, and i had no problem at all starting from third




Unless you are feathering the clutch, this should cause a stall if the clutch does not slip.

I have seen changing pedal hardness due to the brake fluid absorbing water. This tends to change with temperature at the cylinders. Obviously a pressure plate problem can cause this too.

I suggest you try the procedure in another car for comparison, or have someone with more experience at it check yours.

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