Another clutch issue...

1. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #1 11th October 2011, 15:05

   I've tried searching and not found my answer so here is my issue.
   
   My biting point is right on the floor.
   First gear is un-selectable. To the point I'm scared of snapping the lever.
   Second is hard to select but it goes in.
   3,4,5 are ok.
   Reverse crunches but goes in with a swift slam.
   
   So do I need to tighten or loosen the cable to bring the bite up?
   
   Also is my gear selection issue linked to my low bite or maybe a gear linkage issue?
   
   Many thanks in advance.
   
   Kev
2. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

   #2 11th October 2011, 15:09

   Sounds like you need a new thrust bearing, but have someone else to confirm to be sure.
3. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #3 12th October 2011, 18:49

   Cheers fella.
   
   Any advances on thrust bearing?
4. Psycho18 Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 west Mids Posts: 1775 Mk1 White VTS

   #4 12th October 2011, 18:52

   mate had a similar issue and replaced the clutch. Was all fine then.
5. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #5 13th October 2011, 04:02

   you need a new thrust bearing,kev..........
6. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #6 13th October 2011, 07:07

   Cheers. Big job?
7. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #7 13th October 2011, 10:43

   As the others have pointed out, there could be an underlying issue. To answer your original question though, you tighten the clutch cable to raise the bite.
8. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #8 13th October 2011, 19:21

   Cheers. I'll raise the bite first then and see how that goes. I'm thinking maybe the bite is that low that I'm not fully engaging the clutch. And that this is my problem. Might be dreaming with that idea though!
9. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #9 16th October 2011, 09:13

   I raised the bite about halfway up the pedal travel. Problem solved. well chuffed