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GT190
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27th Mar 08 at 23:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

just wondering if my clutch is on its way out.

biting point is high (it always has been)
but i can pull off in 3rd gear, with a bit of juddering.

do i need a new clutch?
DAZ1985
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27th Mar 08 at 23:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Possibly yes

i'd try adjusting it first
GT190
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27th Mar 08 at 23:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

how long do i have left before it goes?

and how much is a new clutch inc labour, about £150?
GT190
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28th Mar 08 at 11:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ttt
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28th Mar 08 at 11:08   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by GT190
how long do i have left before it goes?



I guess thats a bit rhetorical as if you drive 24/7 it would go sooner than if you didnt drive at all for a few months


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28th Mar 08 at 11:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

how long is a piece of string?

try adjusting it 1st mate.....then see how it is then
GT190
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28th Mar 08 at 11:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

how do you adjust it?

DYL
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28th Mar 08 at 11:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

open the bonnet.....the adjuster is located to the right...above the gearbox....should be able to adjust it by turning the rubber type washer thing
GT190
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28th Mar 08 at 13:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

what way should i turn it?

ill have a look at it when its not raining so much.
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28th Mar 08 at 13:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

cant remember tbh....turn it....test the clutch...IF its worse then turn the other way
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28th Mar 08 at 17:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i cant see a rubber washer, do you mean turn the metal string type thing?
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metal string type thing - clutch cable do you mean?
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yes, i thought it was called the clutch cable.

do i turn that then?

 
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