Clutch prob too!

[smcnairn]

just had a helix organic clutch fitted along with a new release bearing. Everything seems ok untill the clutch pedal is fully pressed to the floor and there is a metallic rubbing sound as if something is rubbing on the clutch cover fins. The biting point is also very close to the floor. It does go into gear and drives. Any suggestions to the problem will be appreciated. thanks.

 

[Shaun]

Sounds like the thrustbearing has collapsed.

 

[smcnairn]

The bearing is brand new. The noise was there as soon as the car was started after the clutch was fitted when the pedal was pressed. I cant see the bearing having time to collapse possibly if this happened after a few hours of driving maybe. Im gonna take it for a drive today and see how it goes. Whats the worst that can happen!!!!:shock: :lol:

 

[Odin]

The bearing is brand new. The noise was there as soon as the car was started after the clutch was fitted when the pedal was pressed. I cant see the bearing having time to collapse possibly if this happened after a few hours of driving maybe. Im gonna take it for a drive today and see how it goes. Whats the worst that can happen!!!!:shock: :lol:

Maybe the bearing has been fitted back to front ;-) ......


Or your peddle box has broken...




Rob

 

[antgtir]

Its over adjusted and its pushing to far into the clutch fins:shock: , i would adjust the pedal so the biting point is higher and not so close to the floor, then try that, if not strip the box off and check the clutch plate etc.

Ant.

 

[smcnairn]

Yeah i thought about adjusting the biting point. Il try that if that doesnt work it will have to come off again and have a look at the bearing and clutch again!!!!!!!

 

[smcnairn]

Took the car for a drive after adjusting the biting point. It drives perfect when in gear. With the biting point being adjusted there is more travel in the clutch so when released it travels further which causes the noise to become louder when the pedal is pressed. Its as if there is too much travel in the clutch but it only goes into gear when the noise starts. Any ideas??

 

[Fire & skill]

where did you buy the clutch -

mardi gras motorsport?

 

[abyss]

lol have a simliar problem but mine is when i get it into gear when hot i need to pull it out lol every gear is fine when cold can i do anything to fix this.

 

[abyss]

Today went out armed with my 12mm spanner and adjusted that ****ing bolt and its worked a treat should make this a sticky im amazed at the difference it has made.

 

[pulsarboby]

Took the car for a drive after adjusting the biting point. It drives perfect when in gear. With the biting point being adjusted there is more travel in the clutch so when released it travels further which causes the noise to become louder when the pedal is pressed. Its as if there is too much travel in the clutch but it only goes into gear when the noise starts. Any ideas??

definately sounds like a problem with the release bearing, or possibly the fork is bent or not seated properly onto the bearing, which is throwing it out of alignment.
think your gonna have to delve a little deeper with this one! ie take it off to have a look and see.
but before you do, get someone in the car to press clutch pedal down and have a look at fork by slave cylinder to make sure its travelling freely and straight! (with engine off)listen for any unusual noises, grinding grating etc. then do the same test with engine running!

 

[abyss]

To check if your bearing is away take your fork and pull it towards you if it does the it has collapsed. If it doesn't then it does sound like a bent fork.

 

[GTI-R Kid]

Today went out armed with my 12mm spanner and adjusted that ****ing bolt and its worked a treat should make this a sticky im amazed at the difference it has made.

What bolt? Having clutch problems at the moment so going to be exploring all avenues to resolve

 

[pulsarboby]

the bolt near the top of clutch support bracket, just by the top of the clutch pedal

 

[smcnairn]

definately sounds like a problem with the release bearing, or possibly the fork is bent or not seated properly onto the bearing, which is throwing it out of alignment.
think your gonna have to delve a little deeper with this one! ie take it off to have a look and see.
but before you do, get someone in the car to press clutch pedal down and have a look at fork by slave cylinder to make sure its travelling freely and straight! (with engine off)listen for any unusual noises, grinding grating etc. then do the same test with engine running!

I did check the fork and it seems to be travelling freely and straight, im away for 2 weeks at the moment but when i get back and take it apart il let u know how things go, thanks for that.;-)