clutch problem erst

[peddowes]

Heres the scenerio
XR3I cab with abs, xr3i box and rst engine. Clutch biting at floor. New clutch cable, still biting at floor, put spacer on end of cable still biting at floor but drivable. Might be issue with gearbox leaver and going to change gearbox so one with lsd.

Engine knackers so get reputable re-build, re-con gearbox, 220mm flywheel, A&P clutch. Put all together clutch bites at floor. Off to ford buy new cable, still bites at floor errrrrrrrrrrr what is it?

It does ratchet up at pedle and have put my spacer back in but its a cow to change gear but okay if you use revs to change. I am correct it must be a clutch issue?

I have run out of ideas. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/mad.gif

[Adam_Ash]

I thought if it bites low down, it was pretty much OK!!

Probably misunderstood the question though

[landon]

doe is have a self ajuster on the cluch pedle that might be your problem and it might be ajuster up to far

[markb]

I always bee led to understand that biting low down is the sign of a good clutch.... but mebbe totally wrong!!!!



Off topic - Landon, what sort of car is that in your siggy mate????

Cheers,

Mark.

[Threedoorboy]

Im not 100% sure but im think its an Escort. American model

[landon]

yes it is 1989 escort US with the 1.9 cvh about to be turbo

[JesseT]

Do you have the correct thrust bearing as the 200mm and the 220mm clutches use different height thrust bearings. Also the clutch levers are of different length, but should not be a problem. I suppose the self adjuster was the first thing you checked...

[Lee H]

Is the clutch plate in the right way round?
Have you reset the plastic rachet on the pedle?

Lee