however it is not that bad, its only really felt when in 2nd gear and accelerating hard. how long do you think it has left in it, if the car is driven carefully? thanks for the help
2007-10-19 10:04:12 · 8 answers · asked by smiley 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Don't leave it to long as a worn clutch which you have got can damage the flywheel , and that is expensive,
2007-10-19 11:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by techman711 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have an adjustment on your clutch linkage? I don't know much about the Escort, but if it's a hydraulic linkage, there's usually a threaded rod with a nut between the clutch pedal and the master cylinder that you can adjust to get more travel. If it's a cable linkage, look under the hood where the cable connects to the clutch actuation arm...there should be a barrel adjuster there. You want to loosen the cable. I think it's a cable linkage on the Escort...most front-wheel-drive cars are.
You might still have a little material left on the clutch plate, but the clutch pedal travel isn't letting you use it.
I've adjusted the clutches on both my cars when it felt like the clutch was almost gone, and they feel like new again.
But when the friction material on the clutch plate is gone, it's gone!
2007-10-19 10:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by Eric P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i brought a nissan primera with slipping clutch i had it 12 months went every were in it and sold it with slipping clutch
2007-10-19 10:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is worn and it won't get better...can only deteriorate... Might last a couple of months, depends on your usage and careful driving... Get it done as soon as you can to avoid a breakdown somewhere....
2007-10-19 10:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Around £150 will sort it out for a new clutch.Start saving pal.
2007-10-19 12:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by realdolby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not long,Leave it and it will get worse,Fit a new one,And a thrust bearing.
2007-10-19 10:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how longs a piece of string
2007-10-19 10:15:33 · answer #7 · answered by alfspudz1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-19 10:18:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋