Clutch 'Jerk'

Gotta New Pug · Unread post by **Gotta New Pug** » 22 Sep 2005, 16:40

Hello, i've had a problem with my car since I got it around a year ago now, but have been too lazy to get it sorted out - but anyway, when I accelerate from standing in first gear, I always get a heavy 'bite' on my clutch causing the car to jolt forward as though i'm letting the clutch go fully straight away - even when I let the clutch out very slowly it jerks a little, I got told by a friend that it could be because the clutch was new and not yet fully worn in but surely after a year it would be now? Car is a 406 GLX manual 2.0 16v 'P' reg.
Any help please would be priceles to me!!!
Thanks in advance

bad driver · Unread post by **bad driver** » 22 Sep 2005, 16:51

does the clutch make any noise? IE if you have thecar idling does the noise change much if you dip the clutch?
Could be a thrust bearing fault.

Gotta New Pug · Unread post by **Gotta New Pug** » 22 Sep 2005, 17:08

Nah no noises at all - everything sounds in tip top shape considering the car has done 125k miles now

a_seebo · Unread post by **a_seebo** » 25 Sep 2005, 13:30

Hi there.. check if your clutch cable is worned out and sticky