Clutch adjustment on Citroen C1

[RobM77]

My wife's Citroen C1 has a clutch biting point almost at the top of the pedal travel, making it hard work to drive at low speed. I've seen online that there's a plastic adjustment nut on the clutch cable bellhousing bracket. This nut requires a slim hand inserted down the back of the engine bay to reach it. I have slim hands and have found the nut, but it won't turn either way. Is anyone familiar with this job? Is there a locking nut on it or something? Has it merely seized and requires some WD40 overnight?

I thought I'd ask before I go to the trouble of getting the car in the garage, jacking it up, removing the undertray etc, which obviously takes up time I could be spending on my race car

Thanks in advance.

[GreenV8S]

The adjuster is exposed to muck and could easily get gummed up, so penetrating oil is probably worth trying. I don't know that car, but sometimes it helps to pull back on the outer to take the load off the adjuster - looks like you will have limited access so it may not be feasible in your case.

[RobM77]

GreenV8S said:

The adjuster is exposed to muck and could easily get gummed up, so penetrating oil is probably worth trying. I don't know that car, but sometimes it helps to pull back on the outer to take the load off the adjuster - looks like you will have limited access so it may not be feasible in your case.

Thanks - I'll try that. Yes, access is very limited, but I'll get some WD40 down there at the weekend.

[richard sails]

There is a little rubber bit that resists turning, to overcome it use more force or pull the collar towards the rear of the car which releases it.

I have done it on an Aygo, as I have big hands, I removed the battery and tray to give me chance to reach in, and a small pair of mole grips to turn the collar/nut.

Once you have done it once its easy.

[RobM77]

richard sails said:

There is a little rubber bit that resists turning, to overcome it use more force or pull the collar towards the rear of the car which releases it.

I have done it on an Aygo, as I have big hands, I removed the battery and tray to give me chance to reach in, and a small pair of mole grips to turn the collar/nut.

Once you have done it once its easy.

Thanks very much - I'll have another go at the weekend.

When something doesn't move it's always good to know whether it's supposed to or not - I don't want to break it; so thanks, that's very helpful.

Edited by RobM77 on Wednesday 20th November 09:18

[Order66]

Just be aware that the C1 has a clutch which bites absurdly high as standard, and little adjustment to be had. When I first built my C1 race car I found the slightest pressure on the pedal was enough to start it slipping, and I tried adjusting all ways and very little change. Have since driven several and they're all the same.

[RobM77]

Order66 said:

Just be aware that the C1 has a clutch which bites absurdly high as standard, and little adjustment to be had. When I first built my C1 race car I found the slightest pressure on the pedal was enough to start it slipping, and I tried adjusting all ways and very little change. Have since driven several and they're all the same.

Thanks - good to know.