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Title: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Ben Lessani on 31 October 2009, 21:50

Hi chaps, something odd is going on with my clutch, my guess is that its coming to the end of its life.

Recently when you engage the clutch (in or out of gear), just as you lift the pedal from the floor, it bites - but not with enough strength to move the car - so it just drops again, then as you raise it further, it bites again - this time it works fine and drives like normal.

When driving normally - it doesn't feel like it is slipping, but its just odd that it bites at the bottom, then breaks off, then bites properly. The cable is only about 2 years old and fairly well adjusted (more like guesswork by me :grin:)

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Thom89 on 31 October 2009, 21:52

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 31 October 2009, 21:50

Hi chaps, something odd is going on with my clutch, my guess is that its coming to the end of its life.

Recently when you engage the clutch (in or out of gear), just as you lift the pedal from the floor, it bites - but not with enough strength to move the car - so it just drops again, then as you raise it further, it bites again - this time it works fine and drives like normal.

When driving normally - it doesn't feel like it is slipping, but its just odd that it bites at the bottom, then breaks off, then bites properly. The cable is only about 2 years old and fairly well adjusted (more like guesswork by me :grin:)

Any thoughts?

Yes, its knackered!
Thom

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Ben Lessani on 31 October 2009, 21:55

So's your face ;)

Its been like this for about 2-3 months now ... just another excuse to fit an ABF - but there's no good donors coming my way!

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Thom89 on 31 October 2009, 22:00

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 31 October 2009, 21:55

So's your face ;)

Its been like this for about 2-3 months now ... just another excuse to fit an ABF - but there's no good donors coming my way!

:grin: :grin:
Pressure plate U/S by the sounds of it :lipsrsealed: though it could be worth whipping the clutch cable off to see if its sticking...
Thom

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Ben Lessani on 31 October 2009, 22:03

U/S ?

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 31 October 2009, 22:04

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 31 October 2009, 22:03

U/S ?

utter sh!t

un servicable

united states-see 2 above terms to match?

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Thom89 on 31 October 2009, 22:10

Quote from: mattneck(Beavis) on 31 October 2009, 22:04

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 31 October 2009, 22:03

U/S ?

utter sh!t

un servicable

united states-see 2 above terms to match?

Thought everyone knew that one!
Thom

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Jay on 31 October 2009, 22:48

Quote from: mattneck(Beavis) on 31 October 2009, 22:04

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 31 October 2009, 22:03

U/S ?

utter sh!t

un servicable

united states-see 2 above terms to match?

I like that  :grin:

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Wayne on 01 November 2009, 00:09

Sounds like it has had it.

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: richard s on 01 November 2009, 19:50

your going about finding an abf the wrong way
you need to be looking for a vr and then loads of abf's will pop up

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Jay on 01 November 2009, 21:31

There's plenty of VR's about  :wink:

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Ben Lessani on 01 November 2009, 21:40

Quote from: richard s on 01 November 2009, 19:50

your going about finding an abf the wrong way
you need to be looking for a vr and then loads of abf's will pop up

LOL :laugh::laugh::laugh: You might be right there!

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: rubjonny on 03 November 2009, 12:44

I had this on my GTI, once the pressure plate came out I noted all the springs in it were loose, I assumed it was that. either way, new clutch kit will solve the problem.

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Ben Lessani on 03 November 2009, 13:41

Thanks big man! The list is adding up for new parts at the mo:

Drivers wishbone bush
Clutch
Ridiculous oil burning engine

I just want to find a rear ended ABF car and put the whole front end on mine :)

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: rubjonny on 03 November 2009, 15:02

you know it makes sence! once you ABF, you never go back :)

Title: Re: 2 biting points .... uh oh
Post by: Ben Lessani on 03 November 2009, 15:41

Quote from: rubjonny on 03 November 2009, 15:02

you know it makes sence! once you ABF, you never go back :)

Well I wouldn't be going back - otherwise I'd be going back to a dodgy wishbone, ruined clutch and the smell of oil fumes :grin: