I've noticed in the last week or so that the clutch pedal action on the Xantia has become sticky (or 'notchy' for want of a better word) towards the bottom of its' travel. I can push the pedal past the notch and normal service is resumed.
With the engine off I can hear a slight clonk at the point where the notch occurs when pushing the pedal down.
Anything serious? Should I stock up on clutch cable and the dreaded plastic clip?
Cheers
'Notchy' Xantia Clutch
Moderator: RichardW
A "notchy" clutch pedal - i.e. a certain point feels hard to overcome - is a sure sign of the release bearing grooving into the finger springs.
Not sure if this symptom could be a dodgy cable as well. RHD cars are not exactly common around here
More common than not - you will still have lots of mileage left in the clutch before a replacing is on the wall ...
Not sure if this symptom could be a dodgy cable as well. RHD cars are not exactly common around here
More common than not - you will still have lots of mileage left in the clutch before a replacing is on the wall ...
Anders (DK) - '90 BX16Image
Notchy Xantia Clutch
Xantia clutch cables tend to dry out. I made a great improvement by adding molyslip by dripping it into the top of the cable near the pedal. Its not easy to get at so you need a long spout. I used a tube of molyslip into which I inserted about 8" of citroen hydraulic pipe bent round at the top. Hope this helps
Howzat
Howzat
Xantia clutch notchy
Heres the detail. Remove small piece of trim. Wedge down the clutch pedal so that you can see the inner cable. Dribble the moly down the inner cable. You can only do a limited amount before it overflows so it is best to have two or three goes at it allowing the lubricant to work its way down between. Also check the spring device attached to the pedal and make sure it is well oiled.
Another cable that dries out is the bonnet release. Lubricate that before the cable breaks!
regards
Howzat
Another cable that dries out is the bonnet release. Lubricate that before the cable breaks!
regards
Howzat
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Mine did this... similar to Anders description.. in this case the (probably badly fitted) release bearing melted and destroyed itself, it then ridged the gearbox input shaft.. finally gave up on one journey..
I brought a clutch kit, but on closer inspection the clutch was almost brand new, I only needed the bearing
I filed the shaft carefully - all was well after that
John G
I brought a clutch kit, but on closer inspection the clutch was almost brand new, I only needed the bearing
I filed the shaft carefully - all was well after that
John G