If it is the rocker cover gasket than I think that it is unlikely to have any effect on the clutch plate.
Go with wickhams advice of getting them to first check engine/gearbox mountings. I guess that if this does not resolve the issue they should investigate further-- ie get their opinion on the operation of the clutch.
Maurice
September 2010
So should I wait until the oil leak is fixed to see how things go? Its the rocker(??) cover gasket, only had the car a week its obviously been an ongoing issue which the previous owner didnt bother getting fixed so the engine looks quite oily
Thank you so much for the advise
kate
September 2010
As Wickham says,. you now mention oil leak, it might be oil contamination of the clutch plate
Maurice
September 2010
Thank you. Its in garage Monday got an oil leak to sort out just wanted to know exactly what to tell the mechanic without sounding too girly...
kate
September 2010
check engine/gearbox mountings,if ok suspect clutch itself
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