clutch issues

[fuel injected]

i know ive needed new thrust bearings for ages cos of how stiff the clutch pedal's been but today the clutch suddenly started biting about an inch away from the floor, i cant physically depress it enough to get into reverse with out the gear grinding abit, could it just be that the cable's slipped? was thinking of just changing the whole clutch, anyone with similar problems? how much did it cost to put right?

 

[CraigW]

Could be...... dare I say it...... the dreaded pedal box issue.

Search and you will find plenty of threads on it.

 

[AlpineWhite]

Slipped where?!

Yeah, i'd look at the pedal box first.

 

[Cupra Kid]

Yup to move that much i'd guess the pedal box, any creaks or groans when you hit the clutch?

Failing that get it a new clutch asap otherwise the pedal box will go.

 

[fuel injected]

oh err, i didnt know about the pedal box issue, umm, no creaks, i get a screachin noise when the engines cold when i accelerate, presumed thats the fan belt cos of the especially bad weather we're having recently..

 

[fuel injected]

had it checked out today, apparently the release bearings have blown through completely and i need a whole new clutch assembly and worst case scenario new gearbox aswell, was quoted £250 plus vat just for the clutch! bugger..

 

[Cupra Kid]

had it checked out today, apparently the release bearings have blown through completely and i need a whole new clutch assembly and worst case scenario new gearbox aswell, was quoted £250 plus vat just for the clutch! bugger..

Try Mr Clutch, did mine for £200 all in and its guaranteed, which they will regret if my mk2 has anything to do with it