My car's issues

1. BenM508 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Grantham/Lincolnshire Posts: 297 2002 Citroen Saxo Desire 1.1

   #1 13th October 2011, 17:07

   I have come to a decision that I need to get everything on my car sorted out ready for the winter period, so below ill list the problems and queries I'm having and if I could kindly ask you guys to help me out with fixes I'd be very grateful! So, here's whats going on:
   
   - The car had a new clutch fitted just before I got it, and the biting point on it has always been a bit too high up for my liking, is this normal for a new clutch?
   
   - While on the subject of the clutch, when it reaches the biting point, it knocks and the car jolts forwards
   
   - Car revs on its own (I believe this is the MAP sensor which I've already found for £20 just not bought one yet, any further help welcomed)
   
   - Knocking from the front while braking AND turning at the same time, at low speed, the driveshafts were replaced not that long ago, and i don't drive like an idiot so how can they be worn already?
   
   - The cooling fan makes the engine nearly stall when it kicks in
   
   And thats just about all I can think of right now! Please help if you can
   
   Thanks in advance
   
   Ben
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 13th October 2011, 17:16

   You can adjust the clucth from the cable under the bonnet just above the gearbox, ur high reeving i dont think is map sensor when they go wrong the car has flat spots and judders but thats only from what i seen.
3. BenM508 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Grantham/Lincolnshire Posts: 297 2002 Citroen Saxo Desire 1.1

   #3 13th October 2011, 17:22

   Already adjusted the clutch as the biting point was high before, but it is still high even after adjustment
4. BenM508 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Grantham/Lincolnshire Posts: 297 2002 Citroen Saxo Desire 1.1

   #4 15th October 2011, 01:35

   Anybody?
5. oggy182 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Paignton, devon Posts: 125 Saxo vtr

   #5 15th October 2011, 01:47

   Worn clutch cable? Could of stretched.
   
   Idle control valve? Could cause high reving and the problem when the fan cuts in. Also could be an air lock in your cooling system.
   
   Front anti roll bar drop links could be worn, causing knocking?
   
   These are just things at the top of my head lol, hope it helps
6. BenM508 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Grantham/Lincolnshire Posts: 297 2002 Citroen Saxo Desire 1.1

   #6 16th October 2011, 01:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by oggy182 Worn clutch cable? Could of stretched. Idle control valve? Could cause high reving and the problem when the fan cuts in. Also could be an air lock in your cooling system. Front anti roll bar drop links could be worn, causing knocking? These are just things at the top of my head lol, hope it helps

   Hey thanks, Some of these things actually make sense now! Are there any other ways of telling if the clutch cable is stretched or if the idle control valve is at fault? And is there a guide on here for fitting/repairing any of these things as I cant find them
   
   Thanks
   
   Ben
7. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #7 16th October 2011, 01:43

   Take a look at this for the idle control valve mate http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...ght=idle+guide not too sure about the clutch cable though.
8. oggy182 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Paignton, devon Posts: 125 Saxo vtr

   #8 16th October 2011, 04:13

   No worries . I'm not sure if there's a way to tell if the clutch cable has stretched, but I could be wrong. Your better off just getting a new one and using trial and error.
9. BenM508 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Grantham/Lincolnshire Posts: 297 2002 Citroen Saxo Desire 1.1

   #9 16th October 2011, 18:46

   Okay thanks, I took the MAP sensor out today and took a look at it, and its covered in oil? I took some pictures as I don't know what im looking for
   
   Heres the links to the pictures:
   
   http://www.flickr.com/photos/6871453...in/photostream
   
   http://www.flickr.com/photos/6871453...in/photostream
   
   I thought maybe the oil could be due to the breather pipe? Could this mean it is blocked or something else?
   
   Thanks
   
   Ben
10. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #10 16th October 2011, 19:09

    With the knocking/jolting coming from your car don`t rule out a worn engine mount.
11. BenM508 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Grantham/Lincolnshire Posts: 297 2002 Citroen Saxo Desire 1.1

    #11 16th October 2011, 20:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 With the knocking/jolting coming from your car don`t rule out a worn engine mount.

    I've come to understand this could also be the case, just havent had time to check it yet, thanks