clutch....

[Jamie84]

I have become a little paranoid abut my clutch over the past few days .

Iv noticed that when I clutch I can hear it hit the alluminium as in bottoms out . It never used to do this , but it could just be that I am sitting closer or clutching harder I dunno .

This has made me kinda parnoid that my clutch is gubbed , Ive started trying to convince myself that the biting point seems to have got a little higher but it could just be in my head

Anyways it slightly worrying , I had a new clutch fitted at MMC only last year due to an issue with the gearbox. I think I recall somthing about a warranty on new parts such as a clutch ? anyone clear that up ? would put my mind at rest a little if it does go .

How should a clutch feel if ts on its way out ?

As I said , Could all be in my head .......

[meatball]

Gear selection problems or clutching slipping would be some signs....

[Jamie84]

gear selection is ok , this is going to sound really daft but what actually happens when the clutch slips ? heard it being talked about often but dont actually know how it feels

[BiggestNizzy]

the revs rise and you don't move forward all that well,

The clutch is like 2 plates that join the engine and gearbox together when you depress the clutch pedal it puls these apart making it easier to change gear. Then the clutch pedal is up the 2 plates stick together, when your clutch is fecked they stop sticking and the plates "slip"

it's like driving with your clutch just off the biting point. you could try so you know how it feels but it does your clutch no good.

[Jamie84]

Thanks nizzy everdays a school day !

well its defo going forward well enough and the It doesnt have the symptoms you mention , so must be all in my head .

Ill see how it feels over the next while , cheers guys.

[tut]

You should notice the difference in bite as you release the pedal if there is a clutch problem.

If it is worn, then it will be closer to fully up.

tut

[Jamie84]

the bite does feel kinda high up , I'll get a spin tomorow and report back ...Anyone got any ideas on the warrenty ?

[meatball]

Toyota clutch bites really high anyway!
Totally different compared to the Rover one.

[meatball]

Would doubt if a clutch is covered by warranty....unless you can show it failed quickly rather than worn out!
Good luck.
Swing by if you want me to have a lookie!

[r10crw]

Try and start off in fifth, using revs. If it doesnt stall you need a new clutch. Do this too much and youll definatly need a new clutch.
anyway what you describe is the noise of the pedal bottoming out on the backplate? if so maybe its just worn a rubber stop?

[Jamie84]

thats the first thing I thought of , had a look around but cant find any rubber part thats fallen off . I can feel what seems like glue on the back of it , maybe the rubber has stuck to my boot !

Can anyone confirm if there is a rubber stopper on s2 clutch ?

[Paolo]

Jamie, there's a little rubber stop on mine. How old is your exige? they changed the pedals 06 I think.

Paolo

[Jamie84]

55

[Jamie84]

thanks for checking paulo , anyone confirm for 05 models ?