Jerky Clutch

1. Macio Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Dudley Posts: 3 Posi Blue MK2 Saxo VTR

   #1 15th August 2010, 21:03

   Hi, long time lurker, first time poster.
   
   I've just bought a Saxo 1.1 x from a family member but it has a problem with the clutch, I've tried a search but can't find anything.
   
   Basically, just as i get to the bite, the pedal jerks. The rest of the clutch action is smooth apart from where the bite is and it's quite frustrating as i'm not used to driving it.
   
   Any ideas? Thanks
2. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #2 15th August 2010, 21:45

   does it make your car judder? and in all gears?
3. Macio Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Dudley Posts: 3 Posi Blue MK2 Saxo VTR

   #3 15th August 2010, 21:47

   Only pulling away in first or reverse. No real judder, there's just a very fine line between wheelspinning or stalling.
4. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #4 15th August 2010, 21:50

   mines the same mate, look a rate cunt setting of lol. if you find out what it is let me know. mines going for a service next week so ill ask then, if i find out il let you know.
5. user_43898 Established Member Joined: May 2010 leicester Posts: 1446 Clio 182 Inferno

   #5 16th August 2010, 21:59

   sounds like typical clutch judder, mine has it, but can be more severe in some cases than others, its because the clutch is either unevenly worn or just cheap and warped slightly, i fitted a transmech clutch to mine when fitting a gearbox , unfortunatly my second box has gone and im fitting my 3rd next week, exedy clutch this time ftw
6. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #6 17th August 2010, 13:17

   I would imagine the thrust bering is catching on the input shaft as you release the clutch then jumping a bit hence the sudden engagement.
   Mine started like that and now the release bearing is being eaten away by the diaphraghm, I need to change the clutch but keep adjusting the cable a bit more for now until I get paid and have time to get it done.
   
   However it might be as simple as a dry and worn clutch cable - fingers crossed it is mate. New cables are quite cheap and easy to fit
7. SmuJ Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Essex Posts: 300 Black Saxo VTS

   #7 17th August 2010, 15:20

   I have this two.. often when reversing it is vary easy to stall too.
   
   Gear changes always seem quite jerky especially when I really try hard to get them as smooth as I can.
8. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

   #8 17th August 2010, 17:52

   How much is it for a new clutch?
9. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

   #9 17th August 2010, 18:08

   roughly 80-90 pounds on trade....
   
   adjust the clutch cable first if the bite is very low / high...
10. user_44477 Established Member Joined: May 2010 rotherham Posts: 1813 2001 Citroen saxo furio.

    #10 17th August 2010, 18:11

    where the bite is, is sound. just feels jerky in 1st and 2nd. having a service in a week, so might get them to look at it.
11. Lewiswhitlock Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 southampton Posts: 591 1.4 8v 52 plate icelandic grey furio

    #11 17th August 2010, 20:40

    mines been like this for a little now, ive found holding the bite for a little bit longer helps (Y)
12. Macio Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 Dudley Posts: 3 Posi Blue MK2 Saxo VTR

    #12 18th August 2010, 21:35

    Cheers for the replies, glad i'm not the only one who feels like a 'tard when pulling away.
13. kev11 Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 11 saxo vtr

    #13 20th August 2010, 00:40

    my vtr was do this then the cluch went at week end the cluch plate broke and cost 200 pounds to fix get it to some ona asap
14. WhiteyVTR Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 SouthSouth Coast, West Sussex Posts: 410 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR '52' Black

    #14 20th August 2010, 20:56

    Iv got this crap too, new clutch fast road and lightened flywheel with new clutch cable lower bite point.. Better pull away faster acceleration.. Booom!
15. user_46570 Newbie Joined: Aug 2010 scunthorpe Posts: 28 saxo vtr mk2 2001

    #15 20th August 2010, 23:11

    Is the typical vtr clutch moement >> light for first half inch of movement, then some pressure to engage for say half of movement of pedal, then easier after that (i dont mean excessive force, just noticable difference). not driven daughters car yet but that's how it feels to press it