rabbiter Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 just had a call from the Mrs,shes out in her car,she says shes dipped the clutch and its shot to the floor,bite has gone to floor and engine revving high,she says it still drives,so gonna check it when she gets in,any idea what to look for,im thinking obviously clutch,but could it be the actual cable?,thanks guys.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Is it an automatic or a manual? Edited November 8, 2014 by kyska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 its manual mate,its the clutch I think is the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO3isme Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Clutch cable failed? Or may be the adjuster mechanism. You can drive a manual without a clutch, but it's not much fun - especially in traffic! I'd drive to a suitable place of repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 thanks mate,appreciate it..........DAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onatangent Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Is it an automatic or a manual? That made me laugh. Should have asked if it is cable or hydraulic clutch really.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 hydraulic im sure,,she said she felt some resistance when depressing the clutch pedal,then whilst changing through the gears,the engine revs high,suppose it could be a number of things,release system,disc linings.or diaphragm spring??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onatangent Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Plenty of options to look at in the light of day. Guessing the pedal isn't stuck under the floor mat... Stranger things have happened.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 hydraulic im sure,,she said she felt some resistance when depressing the clutch pedal,then whilst changing through the gears,the engine revs high,suppose it could be a number of things,release system,disc linings.or diaphragm spring??? I've no idea, I was pulling the plonk with my question, I work in science, these manly things go straight over my head! Hope you get it sorted, sounds expensive. If you need any help on pharmacology, in particular analgesia, I'm your man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 What make and model of car is it and age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 citroen c3 52 plate,1.4 mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Check the hydraulic clutch fluid to make sure its full, if so check for any leaks in drivers foot well (master cylinder) as could be slave or master cylinder that's damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Check the hydraulic clutch fluid to make sure its full, if so check for any leaks in drivers foot well (master cylinder) as could be slave or master cylinder that's damaged. will do mate,thanks wouldn't care,but it flew through its mot on Monday,and she was thrilled,lol,now this has p"d her off a tad...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I used to work for Citroen is is petrol or diesel matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 petrol mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 ok,ive just driven the car,plenty fluid in,its got no bite hardly,and what little it does have is right at the top,so you can hardly even stall it,i drove up the street,put my foot down and the engine raced like hell,otherwise its a very very slow pick up in speed if im gentle on the accelerator!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanb Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 It's the clutch slipping. Biting at the top of the pedal is a sign of a worn clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Yep I would go with clutch as it's not a diesel it won't have a duel mass flywheel which used to cause a problem and it was very expensive. With the engine you have got I used to take me about a hour to do it and I think the clutch kit used to cost around £250 for a genuine one but after market ones would be around £130 ish mark hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris31 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 As above mate, clutch slipping, it's about had it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 cheers lads.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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