bite point

1. azzer1987 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 blackpool Posts: 402 Pug 306 1.4

   #1 22nd August 2011, 01:19

   hi i need some info what could be when i set off in first gear i release clutch but it dont bite till very end and seems sluggish taking off unless i give more revs what could this be ?
2. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

   #2 22nd August 2011, 01:50

   Clutch is on its way out if its high up
3. azzer1987 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 blackpool Posts: 402 Pug 306 1.4

   #3 22nd August 2011, 01:51

   dam ill have look into getting one then someone to fit it as im learning mechanics stuff still
4. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

   #4 22nd August 2011, 01:52

   if the biting point is rather high up the clutch is on its way out,
   
   if it keeps slipping and you need more n more revs, it needs replacing soon as thb
5. azzer1987 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 blackpool Posts: 402 Pug 306 1.4

   #5 22nd August 2011, 01:53

   not slipping just high up before get bite point
6. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

   #6 22nd August 2011, 01:55

   just clutch plate just needs changing mate
7. azzer1987 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 blackpool Posts: 402 Pug 306 1.4

   #7 22nd August 2011, 01:57

   cheers
8. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

   #8 22nd August 2011, 04:02

   if you havent got the money for a new clutch yet, just tighten the cable a little for time being
9. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

   #9 22nd August 2011, 16:29

   Done this to a mates car before he sold it, does work aswell
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by danny-vts if you havent got the money for a new clutch yet, just tighten the cable a little for time being

10. azzer1987 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 blackpool Posts: 402 Pug 306 1.4

    #10 22nd August 2011, 19:11

    ok thanks guys
11. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #11 22nd August 2011, 19:14

    As said if your struggling this month just tighten the clutch cable up. Dead easy, its located top of gearbox next to battery tray. Usually 10mm nuts.
12. azzer1987 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 blackpool Posts: 402 Pug 306 1.4

    #12 22nd August 2011, 19:15

    do i just losen it pull it then tighten up ?
13. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #13 22nd August 2011, 19:16

    IIRC, you need to slacken the clutch cable to lower the pedal - tightening it will make it higher.
14. azzer1987 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 blackpool Posts: 402 Pug 306 1.4

    #14 22nd August 2011, 19:19

    ok tyvm will give try tomoz
15. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #15 22nd August 2011, 19:21

    There's two nuts on the end of the clutch cable. Back the first one off, back the second off a couple of turns, then tighten the first one up again.
    
    Repeat until you're happy with how it feels.
16. tom_lloyd_4 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 alton hampshire Posts: 348 97 mk1 vtr 85 LR 90

    #16 22nd August 2011, 22:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by danny-vts if you havent got the money for a new clutch yet, just tighten the cable a little for time being

    surley you loosen it to lower the bite as tightening it will make it push the plate harder?
17. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

    #17 22nd August 2011, 22:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tom_lloyd_4 surley you loosen it to lower the bite as tightening it will make it push the plate harder?

    loosen it then