clutch issue??

1. user_9396 Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 torquay (England) Posts: 1993 supercharged vts. 1.1 saxo. accord type r

   #1 28th March 2014, 23:16

   this is the problem i have.
   
   just replaced gearbox on my vts, uprated clutch new release bearing.
   
   when first running put clutch pedal down cannot select gears, try to go in but grinds, engine not running its fine.
   
   depressed pedal a few times then all was fine. selected gears okay very smooth very quiet, but randomly it stops being able to go into gear, then randomly itll be okay.
   
   i believe i have a 1.1 release bearing, so could that be the issue or could it be some bigger.
   
   anyone come across this issue before????
2. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #2 29th March 2014, 00:03

   dunno if the 1.1 bearing is thinner ive never seen one
   
   but your clutch isnt full engaging...adjust the cable mate
   
   it may need a few adjustments when bedding in especially if youre running a decent paddle
3. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #3 29th March 2014, 00:03

   could also be the wrong gear oil..but its more likely the clutch adjustment
4. user_9396 Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 torquay (England) Posts: 1993 supercharged vts. 1.1 saxo. accord type r

   #4 29th March 2014, 22:54

   the thing is, when it is working push the pedal to far it makes a funny noise???
5. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #5 30th March 2014, 17:17

   Lol... You've put the friction plate in the wrong way!
6. user_9396 Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 torquay (England) Posts: 1993 supercharged vts. 1.1 saxo. accord type r

   #6 31st March 2014, 12:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KrisB Lol... You've put the friction plate in the wrong way!

   if I hadnt been driving the car before this issue, and havent touched the clutch id have thought that was an option.
7. user_57064 Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 south essex!! Posts: 2442 posi blue vtrs race car

   #7 31st March 2014, 14:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KrisB Lol... You've put the friction plate in the wrong way!

   if you put the friction plate in the wrong way, the pressure plate wont bolt up proerly and it wont disengage at all
8. user_9396 Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 torquay (England) Posts: 1993 supercharged vts. 1.1 saxo. accord type r

   #8 31st March 2014, 14:35

   its definantly not the friction plate, its either a broken clutch, or clutch cable is stretched, i will know tomorrow fingers crossed it aint the clutch, its only done 4000 miles
9. user_9396 Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 torquay (England) Posts: 1993 supercharged vts. 1.1 saxo. accord type r

   #9 1st April 2014, 19:42

   had the clutch off today and one of the springs has come off, as you can see, is there anyway of repairing this or do i need a new friction plate???
   
10. user_66615 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2014 Bristol, City of Posts: 159 Saxo 1.4 furio Saxo 1.1 Desire Peugeot 107

    #10 3rd April 2014, 20:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adzvtr had the clutch off today and one of the springs has come off, as you can see, is there anyway of repairing this or do i need a new friction plate???

    new friction plate by the looks of it
11. user_57064 Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 south essex!! Posts: 2442 posi blue vtrs race car

    #11 4th April 2014, 07:29

    if its from helix, they can refurbish them, also cgp motorsport? they can as well, i dunno if they would want to ge involved or it be cost effective for you but worth a phone call
12. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #12 4th April 2014, 21:48

    Sorry, I missed the fact you'd done a few miles already.
    
    That's not the first helix I've seen with springs popping out or broken..
13. Brendanp Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 649

    #13 5th April 2014, 21:09

    My Helix did the same (Bought it second hand off here). I messaged them on Facebook and they said to send it to them so they can look at it and they sent me a brand new one
    
    I never mentioned I bought it second hand, I just said it broke relatively quick (I had it in there a month)
    
    edit; I reckon I did a pretty good job of it