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Clutch adjustment on Renault espace?
The clutch pedal bite point is rather high (tired clutch I guess). I
thought there was an adjuster somewhere but it's hydraulic. Is there some way to adjust the master cylinder linkage? Dave |
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Clutch adjustment on Renault espace?
"NoSpam" wrote in message ... The clutch pedal bite point is rather high (tired clutch I guess). That is usually the sign of badly worn clutch centre plate friction linings. If the clutch slips, with the car in top gear and the handbrake firmly on; this will confirm it. If you definitely have a good handbrake, this test should stall the engine. It may already be too late; as if the centre plate is not renewed in good time, its lining rivets will score the clutch pressure plate. Definitely, if the rivets are made of brass or copper; and possibly, if they are made of aluminium. I thought there was an adjuster somewhere but it's hydraulic. Is there some way to adjust the master cylinder linkage? Generally speaking, hydraulic clutch linkages have no adjustment. A few have an adjustment; but this carried out when the vehicle is new; and if it hasn't been interfered with, can be ignored. Sylvain. Dave |
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Clutch adjustment on Renault espace?
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NoSpam wrote: The clutch pedal bite point is rather high (tired clutch I guess). I thought there was an adjuster somewhere but it's hydraulic. Is there some way to adjust the master cylinder linkage? Only to set the initial clearance between pedal and piston. After that the slave cylinder self adjusts. -- *Why is the word abbreviation so long? * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Clutch adjustment on Renault espace?
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article , NoSpam wrote: The clutch pedal bite point is rather high (tired clutch I guess). I thought there was an adjuster somewhere but it's hydraulic. Is there some way to adjust the master cylinder linkage? Only to set the initial clearance between pedal and piston. After that the slave cylinder self adjusts. Yes..shortly your clutch will start slipping in top gear..that wears the last bit out VERY quickly. |
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Clutch adjustment on Renault espace? Important omission.
"Sylvain VAN DER WALDE" wrote in message ... "NoSpam" wrote in message ... The clutch pedal bite point is rather high (tired clutch I guess). That is usually the sign of badly worn clutch centre plate friction linings. If the clutch slips, with the car in top gear and the handbrake firmly on; this will confirm it. If you definitely have a good handbrake, this test should stall the engine. It may already be too late; as if the centre plate is not renewed in good time, its lining rivets will score the clutch pressure plate. Definitely, if the rivets are made of brass or copper; and possibly, if they are made of aluminium. I should have added that if you fail to replace your clutch centre plate in good time, it will probably also score (damage) the flywheel surface (this will require a service exchange, or new flywheel assembly) Sylvain. I thought there was an adjuster somewhere but it's hydraulic. Is there some way to adjust the master cylinder linkage? Generally speaking, hydraulic clutch linkages have no adjustment. A few have an adjustment; but this carried out when the vehicle is new; and if it hasn't been interfered with, can be ignored. Sylvain. Dave |
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Clutch adjustment on Renault espace? Important omission.
Sylvain VAN DER WALDE wrote:
"Sylvain VAN DER WALDE" wrote in message ... "NoSpam" wrote in message ... The clutch pedal bite point is rather high (tired clutch I guess). That is usually the sign of badly worn clutch centre plate friction linings. If the clutch slips, with the car in top gear and the handbrake firmly on; this will confirm it. If you definitely have a good handbrake, this test should stall the engine. It may already be too late; as if the centre plate is not renewed in good time, its lining rivets will score the clutch pressure plate. Definitely, if the rivets are made of brass or copper; and possibly, if they are made of aluminium. I should have added that if you fail to replace your clutch centre plate in good time, it will probably also score (damage) the flywheel surface (this will require a service exchange, or new flywheel assembly) Sylvain. I thought there was an adjuster somewhere but it's hydraulic. Is there some way to adjust the master cylinder linkage? Generally speaking, hydraulic clutch linkages have no adjustment. A few have an adjustment; but this carried out when the vehicle is new; and if it hasn't been interfered with, can be ignored. Sylvain. Now there's a cheery thought! Fortunately there's no slippage at the moment. The clutch was changed at 30k because of a manufacturing fault and since then the car's done about 70k miles; it should be good for a bit longer yet. I thought I'd been told that there was an adjustment at the pedal-cylinder linkage or at the slave cylinder, but all I can see is a pedal stop which limits the height of the pedal. Dave |
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NoSpam wrote:
Sylvain VAN DER WALDE wrote: "Sylvain VAN DER WALDE" wrote in message ... "NoSpam" wrote in message ... The clutch pedal bite point is rather high (tired clutch I guess). That is usually the sign of badly worn clutch centre plate friction linings. If the clutch slips, with the car in top gear and the handbrake firmly on; this will confirm it. If you definitely have a good handbrake, this test should stall the engine. It may already be too late; as if the centre plate is not renewed in good time, its lining rivets will score the clutch pressure plate. Definitely, if the rivets are made of brass or copper; and possibly, if they are made of aluminium. I should have added that if you fail to replace your clutch centre plate in good time, it will probably also score (damage) the flywheel surface (this will require a service exchange, or new flywheel assembly) Sylvain. I thought there was an adjuster somewhere but it's hydraulic. Is there some way to adjust the master cylinder linkage? Generally speaking, hydraulic clutch linkages have no adjustment. A few have an adjustment; but this carried out when the vehicle is new; and if it hasn't been interfered with, can be ignored. Sylvain. Now there's a cheery thought! Fortunately there's no slippage at the moment. The clutch was changed at 30k because of a manufacturing fault and since then the car's done about 70k miles; it should be good for a bit longer yet. I thought I'd been told that there was an adjustment at the pedal-cylinder linkage or at the slave cylinder, but all I can see is a pedal stop which limits the height of the pedal. An awful lot depends on how the car is driven. Cars driven by people who have changed clutches once themselves have clutches that last forever. Clutches can be toast in a few days if someone can't really do a proper hill start, or rides the clutch with the left foot. Town driving really takes it out of them too. Dave |
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Clutch adjustment on Renault espace? Important omission.
"NoSpam" wrote in message ... Sylvain VAN DER WALDE wrote: "Sylvain VAN DER WALDE" wrote in message ... "NoSpam" wrote in message ... a lot snipped Generally speaking, hydraulic clutch linkages have no adjustment. A few have an adjustment; but this carried out when the vehicle is new; and if it hasn't been interfered with, can be ignored. Sylvain. Now there's a cheery thought! Fortunately there's no slippage at the moment. The clutch was changed at 30k because of a manufacturing fault and since then the car's done about 70k miles; it should be good for a bit longer yet. I thought I'd been told that there was an adjustment at the pedal-cylinder linkage or at the slave cylinder, but all I can see is a pedal stop which limits the height of the pedal. Yes, it's important that the clutch is not "overstroked". The old Austin Mini had an adjustable stop for that purpose; once set, it should not require to be touched again. Sylvain. Dave |
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Clutch adjustment on Renault espace? Important omission.
"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
... NoSpam wrote: Sylvain VAN DER WALDE wrote: "Sylvain VAN DER WALDE" wrote in message ... "NoSpam" wrote in message ... snip An awful lot depends on how the car is driven. Cars driven by people who have changed clutches once themselves have clutches that last forever. Clutches can be toast in a few days if someone can't really do a proper hill start, or rides the clutch with the left foot. Town driving really takes it out of them too. How very true. I used to know a driver (a chauffeur) whose clutch needed renewing at less than 5,000 miles. He just couldn't get used to the new (at the time) _diaphragm_ clutch. Its "take-up" was far less progressive than the coil spring clutch that it replaced. Sylvain. Dave |
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