clutch slip

[tomwest]

my clutch has started slipping i can do the fix, but i wanted to know if there's a readily available upgrade (either an uprated clutch, or one from a different car).

 

[pollyp]

is that bite point higher than 1/2 way? if so i'd first loosen the clutch cable thumbscrew end till it bites bout 1/2 way. as the clutch plate wears thinner, there's more tension on the cable making the bite ride higher till it reaches above the pedal rest point and so it slips.

 

[tomwest]

cheers. will definitely try that.

 

[tomwest]

haha tried that fix. its just siezed in place. 3 days of spraying with WD-40 and its still stuck firmly. also, access seems to be a problem. if/when you did this job what did you move to get to the thumbwheel?

 

[r-reg-sr]

you have to pull the clutch pedal up on some off em before you can tighten the cable screw,little lock nut near the screw needs loosening to

 

[pollyp]

oh yea forgot to mention u first loosen the 10mm locknut near the thumbscrew.

its a tight fit for hands to reach there, removing the battery tray will ease access