High Clutch Biting Point-is This Normal?

[pantman66]

i have just bought a 97 1.1 saxo,it has a very high clutch biting point,is this normal? if not is the cable adjustable or will it need a new cable? if it needs a new one are they easy to fit or is it a garage or competent mechanic job?

hope someone can help

paul

[Guest Colin Hunter]

Not absolutely certain about the Saxo clutch, but I imagine it would be very similar to the 1.4i ZX from the same era. Look at where the clutch cable attaches to the release arm on the gearbox and you should see a threaded end with two locknuts on it. This is where the clutch adjustment is carried out. Undo the nuts and screw them back until you are satisfied with the action of the pedal.

 

There is a procedure in the ZX manual which involves measuring the position of the clutch pedal to get the setting right and I should think something similar will apply to the Saxo. As the 1.1 is merely a smaller version of the 1.4, I would think it would be the same gearbox in both cars. The cable should be easy enough to fit, ask someone in your local Citroen agency for advice, both about the cable and pedal position. You may be surprised how helpfull they can be to DIY people.

 

The worst case scenario is that the clutch may be on the way out, but my son's ('96) ZX has done 112,000 miles and as far as I know it's the original clutch. It also bites quite high but does not slip under load.

 

Cheers Hope this helps. :)

[pantman66]

hi colin thanks for the reply,i will have a look at the cable today.

paul

Not absolutely certain about the Saxo clutch, but I imagine it would be very similar to the 1.4i ZX from the same era. Look at where the clutch cable attaches to the release arm on the gearbox and you should see a threaded end with two locknuts on it. This is where the clutch adjustment is carried out. Undo the nuts and screw them back until you are satisfied with the action of the pedal.

 

There is a procedure in the ZX manual which involves measuring the position of the clutch pedal to get the setting right and I should think something similar will apply to the Saxo. As the 1.1 is merely a smaller version of the 1.4, I would think it would be the same gearbox in both cars. The cable should be easy enough to fit, ask someone in your local Citroen agency for advice, both about the cable and pedal position. You may be surprised how helpfull they can be to DIY people.

 

The worst case scenario is that the clutch may be on the way out, but my son's ('96) ZX has done 112,000 miles and as far as I know it's the original clutch. It also bites quite high but does not slip under load.

 

Cheers Hope this helps. :)