Need some help with clutch adjustment - Page 2

Dandbest · Jan 22nd, 2005, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaralaccs

Hopefully its because you messed with the cable. try turning it back to where it was. if that doesnt do it, its pretty much a given that you have a bad clutch then. if your clutch doesnt release properly unfortunately theres a lot that could be wrong. heres my list:
warped clutch disc, warped pressure plate, misaligned clutch housing, clutch disc hub is binding on the trans input shaft, pilot bearing could be bad, throw out bearing could be too, and your clutch disc could be corroded and frozen to the flywheel and pressure plate. there's probably more

Yummmy! I f'n hate this car!!

Thanks for the response, I'll go bang my head into the wall until the rage goes away and I can write something that makes sense/or put the bitch on fire...

IanH · Jan 22nd, 2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dandbest

Ok, the saga continues, and I'm getting pretty annoyed with my POS. I haven't gotten arround to changing the clutch cable yet, and as of this morning I have another issue. When I step on the clutch pedal, it sticks to the floor and I have to "free it up" with my foot. After 10 minutes of doing so, it starts releasing, but reluctantly-- kind of like slowly. What would cause that? I need some help here guys,

Thanks,
Danny

Was the clutch pedal engagement like this when you brought the car? I ask because the adjustment might prevent the pedal return problem.
Re: The pedal sticking to the floor.
Let’s assume the first possibility is a sticking clutch cable because the rest of the options are not pretty.
I believe this is most commonly a diaphragm (spring) problem or the release bearing sticking on the sliding sleeve. Either is a new clutch solution since you have to tear it down.
Good Luck…..

Dandbest · Jan 22nd, 2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by IanH

Was the clutch pedal engagement like this when you brought the car? I ask because the adjustment might prevent the pedal return problem.
Re: The pedal sticking to the floor.
Let’s assume the first possibility is a sticking clutch cable because the rest of the options are not pretty.
I believe this is most commonly a diaphragm (spring) problem or the release bearing sticking on the sliding sleeve. Either is a new clutch solution since you have to tear it down.
Good Luck…..

The clutch engagement was never like this. It was always a bit stiff, and it always grabbed really low to the floor. Ever since I "adjusted" it, which was no more than a complete turn +-, the clutch felt a little better. It was a tad softer, and grabbed just a bit higher than before. It worked just fine for less than a week (I adjusted it last Sunday). Now this morning this crap.... And we're expecting 15-18 inches of snow today, and I have to use the car as my other car is RWD, so I know Im not getting anywhere with that, so..... I guess I'm SOL. I guess the first chance I get I'll try a new cable, hopefully that solves it. If not, I dont know... I dont get it, anytime I buy a used car I always have nothing but problems... if its not one thing its another...ends up costing more than a payment on a new car...

IanH · Jan 22nd, 2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dandbest

The clutch engagement was never like this. It was always a bit stiff, and it always grabbed really low to the floor. Ever since I "adjusted" it, which was no more than a complete turn +-, the clutch felt a little better. It was a tad softer, and grabbed just a bit higher than before. It worked just fine for less than a week (I adjusted it last Sunday). Now this morning this crap.... And we're expecting 15-18 inches of snow today, and I have to use the car as my other car is RWD, so I know Im not getting anywhere with that, so..... I guess I'm SOL. I guess the first chance I get I'll try a new cable, hopefully that solves it. If not, I dont know... I dont get it, anytime I buy a used car I always have nothing but problems... if its not one thing its another...ends up costing more than a payment on a new car...

Yes I know how you feel.
With used cars I have brought from people I know its always much better. I have brought cars from people who didn't want to sell it to me because there were things wrong, but I was told about the problems and the cars always turned out good, unlike he ones from the paper etc.
I remember dad telling me people sell their cars when something is wrong that needs fixing and they get rid of the car before they have to pay for it. Makes sense, why fix it and sell it if you can sell it now for the same money.
My GXE is now at 72,000, and the clutch is weak, the cable makes noise, but the car still drives OK. Yes it all needs replacing
Good Luck, they are good cars, you just brought someones problem, but if the rest of the car is good Sentra's will run a long time without to much trouble.