Newbie with a problem

[SimonGTT]

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1089634840__Clio1.jpgFirst of all! Hi to every one. Ive had 5GTTs for a while but ive taken a K Reg Clio 16V off a mate in a deal for one of my 5s. Thing is it keeps snapping clutch cables and i cant figure out why!! does any one have any ideas?

Ive uploaded a pic of the car too

Cheers Simon

 

[MikeC]

cant help you, but nice motor and welcome to the the cliosport family!

 

[TheCake]

nice touch with the gold renault badge. i like it. Again, I cant help but I am sure someone will know!

 

[SimonGTT]

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1089635317__Clio3.jpgCheers peeps. Like i said i swapped it for my H reg 5GTT. So i wont take the credit for the styling.



Heres another pic

[Edited by SimonGTT on 12 July 2004 at 1:24pm]

 

[damo748]

I had the same problem with my renault 19 valver. Im afraid the bad news is that it needs a new clutch = engine out job = expensive. I managed to get a few people to help me out, took ages and you need an engine hoist, all to save £500!

 

[Daz]

Yep, as damo748 said.. its probably that the clutch is too heavy so you need a new one.

 

[SimonGTT]

It had the clutch replaced not long ago to try and fix this problem

 

[dangermouse_se]

How free is the clutch mechanism? Was the entire clutch including bearing replaced or just the plate?

It could be that the gearbox splines need cleaning and greasing (that the clutch runs on) but this should have been done when the clutch was changed). Also the release lever etc may need freeing off.

How does the clutch feel when you use it? If it feels okay (if poss compare with another Clio) then check that the clutch cable is correctly routed and you havent gat it running funny or trapped/twisted/bent that would cause it to be damaged.

 

[damo748]

Seems a bit strange then, I cant think it would be anything else. Presumably the clutch is really heavy which is putting too much pressure on the clutch cable and is causing it to snap?

Im at a loss to think what else it could be!

 

[SimonGTT]

The clutch does feel heavy yes. Even heavier than my 5GTT with a uprated item in