Clutch?

1. Jokerwild Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 8

   #1 19th February 2011, 18:56

   Hi.
   
   Im not sure if its just me but my clutch feels quite alot different compared to other cars i have driven, as i press on the clutch it feels abit stiff and gets to "the biting point" it sort of jumps past a stiff part and gets loose same when pulling back off the clutch aswell.
   
   im not sure if its because of my car just generaly being old and its meant to be like that or could one of you shed some light on my situation?
2. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #2 19th February 2011, 18:58

   Is it getting caught on anything?
3. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #3 19th February 2011, 18:59

   Most 'modern' cars have a hydraulic clutch which does feel a bit different to the Saxo's cabled clutch.
4. Jokerwild Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 8

   #4 19th February 2011, 18:59

   no as far as im aware its not.
5. Jokerwild Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 8

   #5 19th February 2011, 19:00

   i spoke to a few friends who are abit more knowledgable mechanical wise and got abit of feedback saying cable could be loose or something else maybe?
6. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #6 19th February 2011, 19:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeumH Most 'modern' cars have a hydraulic clutch which does feel a bit different to the Saxo's cabled clutch.

   This is true, but he said he hits a hard spot, both of mine are smooth, to me it sounds like the Cable is getting caught/Worn or the pressure plate is worn
7. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #7 19th February 2011, 19:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jokerwild i spoke to a few friends who are abit more knowledgable mechanical wise and got abit of feedback saying cable could be loose or something else maybe?

   The Cable could be dry, I oil mine every now and then, keep it smooth, same for my Throttle other wise they become stiff lol.
8. Jokerwild Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 8

   #8 19th February 2011, 19:04

   lol so a simple solution could be just to oil it back up ?
9. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #9 19th February 2011, 19:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jokerwild lol so a simple solution could be just to oil it back up ?

   I'd definitely try that before you go spending any money
10. Jokerwild Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 8

    #10 19th February 2011, 19:05

    oh btw i dont spose the year of the car could be the reason as to why its like it ?
11. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #11 19th February 2011, 19:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jokerwild oh btw i dont spose the year of the car could be the reason as to why its like it ?

    What year is it?
12. Jokerwild Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 8

    #12 19th February 2011, 19:11

    Its R redge so 1997/1998 ?
13. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #13 19th February 2011, 19:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jokerwild Its R redge so 1997/1998 ?

    Yup, oil it up, it's prob a bit dry
    
    Got to remember that's like 13 years old lol.
14. Jokerwild Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 8

    #14 19th February 2011, 19:17

    yeah lol well ill give it a go and keep ya posted if theres still problems thanks for your help
15. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #15 19th February 2011, 19:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jokerwild yeah lol well ill give it a go and keep ya posted if theres still problems thanks for your help

    You're welcome
16. Jokerwild Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 8

    #16 19th February 2011, 19:45

    mmm no difference spoke to a friend and was saying that could be slipping?
17. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #17 19th February 2011, 19:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jokerwild mmm no difference spoke to a friend and was saying that could be slipping?

    Well, put your hand break on,put the car in 3rd, let the clutch up without any throttle, if it stalls it's fine, if it doesn't or takes a while to stall then it's slipping.
18. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

    #18 19th February 2011, 19:47

    If its a vtr/s i have an unused Q/H clutch plate i'd sell.