Hi Guys,
 
Have put my engine back in, and today took the car for its first spin up the street and back (literally a few hundred meters).
 
The first thing I realized was that the clutch did not grab until RIGHT at the top of the pedal (in other words let right out).
 
Now I know there is some adjustment in the cable, but I have set this so that the there is just the slightest amount of play in the cable when my foot is off the pedal.
 
If im driving along and every so lightly even rest my foot on the clutch, it will slip. I think its actually slipping a little if I take off hard in first, but a bit hard to tell with the minimal driving.
 
Anyway, I did get a new thrust bearing while the engine was out, and im 95% sure the clutch in it is NOT the rolled finger type.
 
It would appear that taking the gearbox out is a right pain in the backside........but I fear I am going to have to take the box out, unless that is anyone can come up with any ideas as to what might be happening or what I could do to improve it?.
 
I was even thinking there might be a way of sticking my iphone into the clutch lever hole to see if I can take a photo and confirm the clutch pressure plate type (although im quite certain its a straight finger type...and not a rolled finger type.
 
The clutch is not new, I put my original one back in as it was still in very good condition.
 
I don't remember it being this bad when before I too the engine out at all.
 
Any help or guidance is appreciated.
 
Dave

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davus
 
 
Now I know there is some adjustment in the cable, but I have set this so that the there is just the slightest amount of play in the cable when my foot is off the pedal.
 
 Dave

It is incorrectly adjusted!
Back the adjustment off until the friction point is about half pedal travel. Also the way you currently have it set up can be bad for clutch diaphragm as you are over stroking it, which can cause premature clutch failure as well as thrust bearing failure!  
 
cheers

"you are over stroking it".  He he.
 
Matt

You loved that Matt didn't you??     stroking is always good but can something be over stroked????
 
I did wonder how long before someone commented on it......
 
cheers

Or your pressure plate diaphram is worn out.  People often change just the clutch plate, if your car has had a couple of new clutch plates only then the pressure plate will be well overdue for a change

ill have a play with the adjustment and hope for the best. Because from what I read, taking the gearbox out to inspect the clutch components physically.....is a right PITA.
 
I am hopeful that adjusting it will help.
 
Dave

It's often easier to remove the engine and gearbox as a whole rather than just the gearbox.
 
Hope you get it sorted.
 
Cheers,
 
Matt 

yeah ive read that matt.....
 
But ive just taken all this time putting the motor back in and getting everything in its right place.
 
I just cant bring myself to take it out again!.

Yeah, **** like that hurts doesn't it.