my biting point is right at the top of the gear peddle,is it on its way out? can I get away with just changing the clutch cable or do I have to change the whole thing?
2007-01-16 03:12:13 · 17 answers · asked by spadgeroo2012 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like a simple cable adjustment. When it wears out, that would not be symptom
2007-01-16 03:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You will only need a new cable by the sounds of it.
If there are no dodgy noises coming when you accelerate in each gear then the main mechanism is fine.
You may even get away with adjusting rather than replacing the cable!
Find where the clutch cable goes into the engine bay and you should find a piece of threaded metal with a couple of bolts on.
You can adjust the clutch biting point here. Adjust one way to see whether you lose the clutch, if you do, adjust it the other way and see if the biting point lowers.
It may not work but if it does you'll get a lot more life out of it.
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Good Luck!
2007-01-16 03:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Jennie
sounds like you need a new clutch cable. Shouldn't cost too much and takes only a short time to do.
2007-01-16 03:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by The Alchemist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when your engine is warm and running ,,put on all of the brakes,,and let the clutch out with the gears in first,, slowly,, if the car stalls strait away
the clutch is said to be good,, if the engine keeps turning over,, even for a moment or two then the clutch plates are worn and need replacing
2007-01-16 03:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by oscar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probablly needing a new cable jennie . could you tell us a bit more about the car as some have self adjusters like the older fords on the clutch pedal and they used to be bad for stripping the teeth on the adjuster .not to sure about the newer ones . does the pedal ever go straight to the floor with hardly any pressure required ?.
2007-01-16 06:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by bob a builder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like ur clutch is about to give up, sorry to give u bad news. But without seeing the car I cannot be 100% sure. Cables do stretch and can cause allsorts of probs, get ur car checked by a friend who is mechanicaly minded.
2007-01-16 03:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by DIAMOND_GEEZER_56 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have an adjustable cable then an adjustment is all you need. If it isn't, or hydraulic, the clutch is nearer the end of it's life.
2007-01-16 05:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by Bandit600 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOME CARS HAVE AN ADJUSTMENT ON THE CABLE,IF YOURS HAS YOU WILL FIND IT UNDER THE BONNET USUALY ABOVE THE GEARBOX,YOU NEED TO SLACKEN THE TENSION ON THE CABLE,YOUR CLUTCH WILL LAST MUCH LONGER,IF YOU HAVE A HYDROLIC CLUTCH YOU USUALY FIND THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT,SO THE CLUTCH NEEDS REPLACING
2007-01-16 03:30:06 · answer #8 · answered by mick_j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just the cable, but really, really, go and get it checked by a professional; that's NOT the sort of thing you want to trust us lot on, especailly if you're on a motorway when it snaps!
2007-01-16 03:20:46 · answer #9 · answered by SilverSongster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and id try having it adjusted first,,it might be able to get some more life from it,,other wise when they do this it usually means its worn out in it and will need to be replaced,,good luck i hope this help,s.,,PS the clutch and pressure plate may need changed in it,,good luck.
2007-01-16 03:36:16 · answer #10 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋