Clio PH1 'V' reg grande 1149cc clutch......

[B3nStr0ng]

Hi guys,

Just a quick query as I'm useless with car mechanics.

Recently purchased the car, the bite point is quite high an it's sometimes difficult to get into 1st and 2nd gear. Is this a sign the clutch is due for replacing?

Any help appreciated.

Regards

Ben

 

[Martin_172]

clutch bite is high as standard, struggling to get into gear is most likely a worn engine mount, my guess being the lower one (do you have loads of movement in the gearstick when coming on and off throttle?)

 

[glowworm105]

I have a 2007 mk3 and i find it hard to get into reverse , i have movement in the gearstick when letting of the throttle could this also be a worn mount ?

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[B3nStr0ng]

Yeh there is quite a bit of movement in the gearstick when coming off the throttle in 2nd and 4th. Easy to sort myself?

 

[Martin_172]

yep lower engine mount £30 or something new and 2 bolts to fit!

 

[Mister_Lee]

the bolts attaching my lower gearbox mount (dogbone) mount were loose on my car which is identical to yours and sorted out the shaking and shudders in 1st gear, and the selection issues. I just nipped them up and its been fine ever since. Was easy to get to with the car jacked up

 

[sbridgey]

I have a 2007 mk3 and i find it hard to get into reverse , i have movement in the gearstick when letting of the throttle could this also be a worn mount ?

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My brother learns in a MK3 which is brand new and apparently he has to really slam it to get it into reverse :S

 

[Martin_172]

then its broken, mk3 gearboxes are nice and smooth!

 

[Daniel]

If it is a clutch, its no big deal.

We've just done one under warranty and it cost us £130 inc parts and labour.

 

[B3nStr0ng]

Brilliant, cheers for the help. I'll get myself a Haynes manual to help me out.

 

[Daniel]

From memory the clucth kit was £48 or something equally rediculous! lol.