Xantia 1.9TD Clutch problems

soupy_sam · Post by **soupy_sam** » 11 Mar 2007, 15:56

The plastic clip on the end or the clutch pedal broke so I bought a new one and fitted it ( what a nasty job it was as well) Then after a few miles the cable popped out of the new clip. I stripped it and reconnected it again and yes after a few miles it popped out again.

Any ideas what is the cause, would a new cable sort the problem out or could it be an indication that the clutch needs renewing?????

Post by **CitroJim** » 11 Mar 2007, 17:58

Hi Sam,

Did the clutch feel very heavy? Often it's not the clip itself but something (cable or clutch itself) straining it beyond what it can handle.

Try a new cable first as it's cheap and (relativly) easy but prepare yourself for a clutch job

soupy_sam · Post by **soupy_sam** » 11 Mar 2007, 18:06

Is it much of a job to change a clutch and is Haynes worth using or is there other instructions I can get?

Post by **CitroJim** » 11 Mar 2007, 18:17

The TD is not too bad actually. The BoL is useful as a guide. It is perhaps one of the better bits of it.

Basically, remove battery, starter motor.

Drain gearbox oil, disconnect the lower swivel joints on the front suspension, withdraw driveshafts from gearbox remembering the LH one has an intermediate bearing held in with two "hockey stick" bolts.
Disconnect clutch cable, reversing light switch and TDC/Tacho sensor and gearchange linkages, support engine and gearbox independantly, remove the gearbox mounting, remove bellhousing bolts and you're nearly there.

Best to support gearbox on an engine crane.

That is the very basic procedure. Give yourself at least a day and get some assistance.

I'm sure more posts will soon follow to "flesh out" these bones and a search is useful. There have been a number of posts in the past containg much useful information.

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 11 Mar 2007, 19:43

Certainly do the search on earlier postings.
There is a trick on how to engage the release bearing on the clutch arm, as this is working from inside out on a TD ('pull' type).
Bet this is the pitfall area if you have not been there before.

soupy_sam · Post by **soupy_sam** » 14 Mar 2007, 14:49

Problem solved if in doubt do the lot. So have put in new clutch kit, new cable and a new clip.

That should sort it!

I can now do a clutch clip in under 10 minutes.

Thanks for everyones advise