Clutch problems... constant

[JKeillor94]

So, I recently got my first car. It's a 2001 Clio Authentique 1.2 8V (3 door) I've noticed that the car has a ridiculously high bite point (compared to other cars I've driven...) and when I'm attempting a hill start, the clutch slips... I lose all drive and the car stalls both on a shallow and steep hill... it's tedious as you'd imagine!

Do I need a new clutch cable or whole new clutch altogether?

 

[Dom_capper]

The slipping will be the clutch plates mate. Time for a new clutch.

 

[JKeillor94]

I thought as much... smh Thanks though!
I've had a look about and came across this: https://renparts.co.uk/store/home/15-renault-clio-12-8v-clutch-kit-3-piece-release-bearing.html Any idea if that'll fit my car? (I don't know much about clutch fitments on European cars, I'm a Japanese car enthusiast haha!)

 

[bloke]

am sure i've seen them sell transmech clutches...NEVER USE ONE. if they last longer than a week you've done well!!

 

[JKeillor94]

am sure i've seen them sell transmech clutches...NEVER USE ONE. if they last longer than a week you've done well!!

Any pointers on a decent clutch kit?

Also, is this cars clutch fitted with a cable or is it hydraulic?

 

[bloke]

cable. valeo or luk will be fine.

 

[JKeillor94]

cable. valeo or luk will be fine.

Cheers bud.

Will tightening the cable give me a lower bite point? I've read over and over that clios are common to have a high bite point. I lift my clutch nearly completely all the way up to catch the bite and about 10mm further to fully engage the gear and the clutch is fully up! It's harder to judge when I'm in gear because of this...

 

[bloke]

nope.

 

[JKeillor94]

nope.

Okay. Cheers bud!

 

[Stay Puft]

Wait til the weekend and get one with a 40-50% voucher from gsf. Think I paid £60ish for a 1*2 one.

 

[JKeillor94]

Wait til the weekend and get one with a 40-50% voucher from gsf. Think I paid £60ish for a 1*2 one.

I found a clutch on eurocarparts for ~£130

 

[JKeillor94]

I found a clutch on eurocarparts for ~£130

Is this the website you're referring to Davyy?
http://m.gsfcarparts.com/189re0191

 

[Stay Puft]

Is this the website you're referring to Davyy?
http://m.gsfcarparts.com/189re0191

Yes but double check the brand. When I ordered one I had to select 'premium' I think, in order to get a Valeo.

Discount codes can normally be found here, but usually released around the weekend.

http://cliosport.net/threads/gsf-carparts4less-ecp-discount-codes.796014/page-2

 

[JKeillor94]

Yes but double check the brand. When I ordered one I had to select 'premium' I think, in order to get a Valeo.

Discount codes can normally be found here, but usually released around the weekend.

http://cliosport.net/threads/gsf-carparts4less-ecp-discount-codes.796014/page-2

Sweet, cheers! The link I put up was an Exedy clutch for ~£90 which is quite cheap!
I'll have a look for codes later on, how annoying is the clutch to change on this clio?

 

[Budgie]

Sweet, cheers! The link I put up was an Exedy clutch for ~£90 which is quite cheap!
I'll have a look for codes later on, how annoying is the clutch to change on this clio?

no worse than any other car TBH. Easier than a 182, that's for sure.

Link for clutch below:

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l...e63a78b686d4d9c87a37b20ec72beb0e713c9d&000069

£82..

 

[bloke]

dead easy to change.

 

[JKeillor94]

Cheers lads, I'll get it ordered and changed asap... never buy a French car with 7 letters hahaha

 

[MiseryStreak]

Cheers lads, I'll get it ordered and changed asap... never buy a French car with 7 letters hahaha :tongueout:

Renault
Citroen
Peugeot
Venturi
Bugatti
Alpine
Panhard
s**t, you're onto something there...

 

[Darren S]

To be fair - if it's the original item, it's done bloody well. 16 years old and if your username relates to your DOB, you were 7 when it was fitted.