Clutch bite problems!!!
Clutch bite problems!!!
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STE VR

Original Poster:

500 posts

236 months

Friday 20th April 2007
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I have been experiencing some very strange clutch action over the last few weeks. The bite has been getting lower and lower and is now only approx 1 to 2 inches off the floor(from cold). When i have driven it for a few miles (10-20miles) it tends to rise back up a couple of inchesconfused. I use this car everyday (95 4ltr)and when first purchased approx 10K miles ago i was a little concerned the bite was near the top. The clutch was relpaced 23K miles ago and apart from the varying bite height the clutch works fine. Also the clutch pedal has become a lot 'floppier' since purchase. Any ideas would be gratefully received. Many thanks Steve.

Cider Andy

1,889 posts

255 months

Friday 20th April 2007
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It sounds like you're short on clutch fluid. Check the reservoir, then check both master and salve cylinders for leaks.

STE VR

Original Poster:

500 posts

236 months

Friday 20th April 2007
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Must be honest i havent checked the fluid level yet( don't shout at me) just thought i would pick some brains before starting investigating! will check it this weekend. ta.

Steve

STE VR

Original Poster:

500 posts

236 months

Friday 20th April 2007
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Does every TVR have a floppy clutch pedal(lots of loose travel before any resistance is felt) and if not what is the problem, i'm assuming master cylinder or could this be down to fluid level again. ta

steve

pzero64

2,159 posts

271 months

Friday 20th April 2007
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Mine is stiff from the moment you put your foot on it. So's the clutch pedal.

STE VR

Original Poster:

500 posts

236 months

Friday 20th April 2007
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I'm glad to hear that .. so is it just me with a floppy problem then or have others suffered this????

Red V8

873 posts

257 months

Friday 20th April 2007
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Mine stiff too... never had a floppy one!!!

V8 Animal

6,015 posts

240 months

Friday 20th April 2007
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Mines only stiff in the morninglaugh