Clutch help

1. SaxoSam88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 139 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #1 16th August 2006, 09:35

   Hey, after driving getting my saxo (westcoast) back after driving a courtesy car for 2.5weeks i have realised how bad my clutch actually is!
   It is very stiff and the 'biting point' is not far off full compression (i only have about 3-5cm max)
   
   Does anyone know what will need fixing to restore it, and how much roughly to repair (from a garage)?
   
   Thanks in advance
   Sam
2. SaxoSam88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 139 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #2 16th August 2006, 10:55

   any1? lol
3. SaxoSam88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 139 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #3 16th August 2006, 18:03

   again
   sorry about this, but i am getting worried now after driving a different car, as i know my clutch is not right!
4. ry2287 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2006 west sussex United Kingdom (England) Posts: 102 Saxo VTR, shes a beast

   #4 16th August 2006, 18:30

   hi i think you should be ok i aint no expert but have had a few cars all diffrent bitting points ect just depends on prev owners or the driver if its at top end of pedal maybe you should take it to ur machanic see if you can have it adjusted befor it get to bad
5. SaxoSam88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 139 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #5 16th August 2006, 18:38

   ahh right, its just it is very stiff now. and it feels like i literally have no clutch there as the biting point isn't that high up at all im guessing 4cm MAX
6. Richardson_VTS Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Northallerton Posts: 1672 Mini Cooper S

   #6 16th August 2006, 18:57

   Buy a new clutch mate, you can either buy a kit ) Plate, Cover and Release Bearing or just the plate. shouldn't be dear for a westcoast. and labour shouldn't be a killer
7. user_11067 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Ashford kent Posts: 3161 PoP! bAnG! pOp! BaNg!

   #7 16th August 2006, 19:13

   i'd see if its in a decnt state of repair before you shell out for a new on. may just need adjusting...
8. SaxoSam88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 139 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #8 17th August 2006, 13:22

   Thanks, will do
   going down the clutch garage later, get some prices.
9. saxodan Saxperience Addict Joined: Mar 2006 Leeds Posts: 10616 Golf

   #9 17th August 2006, 13:25

   Every car is diffrent, older cars have crappy clutches, new ones have good ones.. its what you get used to, and driving a hire car round for two weeks is luxury compared to a saxo lol it should be fine mate