xantia clutch pedal on the floor

Unread post by **les** » 08 Jun 2010, 21:20

hi all clutch pedal did not return on way to work this morning small plastic part in footwell any thoughts

Chris570 · Unread post by **Chris570** » 08 Jun 2010, 21:22

which engined xantia?

although it does sound like the plastic clutch clip has broken

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 08 Jun 2010, 21:32

Yep,

do a search in the top masthead link for "xantia clutch clip" = you'll find many
have been here before you!! Richard has a thread in the handy hints & tips which
will give you a clearer picture:

http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=21201

Andrew

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 08 Jun 2010, 22:51

Engine sort is not the issue!

Its the useual plastic clip sort, however, if its a black clip, its an orgininal, if its white, and still broke then theres possibly an issue with the Plastic Release arm Bush's in the box causeing excess strain on the clip when swiveling..

The Clip job, however, is the same no matter what engine

An Absolute pig to do...

Paul

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 08 Jun 2010, 23:03

Nothing like encouragement Paul and that isn't it!!

Andrew

Unread post by **citroenxm** » 08 Jun 2010, 23:05

LOL

I still hate the job - Id far rather a Heater Matrix Job!

Paul

KP · Unread post by KP » 09 Jun 2010, 07:51

Could always do both at the same time

Unread post by **RichardW** » 09 Jun 2010, 07:54

KP wrote:Could always do both at the same time

Indeed... with the pesky dash out of the way access to the clutch pedal would be a doddle

Seems like a bit of an extreme method, but anyone undertaking a matrix job where the clutch clip history is unknown would be well advised to take the extra 10 minutes to change it whilst the opportunity was there. Imagine the frustration of getting tha dash back in and working then five minutes later...twang!!!

jgra1 · Unread post by **jgra1** » 09 Jun 2010, 09:36

sorry OT a bit guys.. can my (and maybe the OP's) clutch cable easily be lubed?

mine is definately getting sticky.. the clutch is 20K old and the bushes were either replaced or cleaned and lubed at that point....I cant remember

On motorbikes, you unhitch the bar end and either fit a luber over and spray or leave overnight with a funnel..I guess the same is possible with the Clutch cable.. would rather that than buy and fit a cable

dnsey · Unread post by **dnsey** » 09 Jun 2010, 16:50

As far as I remember, the inner cable is sheathed in PTFE or something similar, so a) it shouldn't need lubing, and b) roughness or sticking is probably due to this sheath having worn away.
A new cable can certainly make a big difference to the clutch action, and isn't very expensive. Well worth doing if you're replacing the clip anyway, and there's any doubt about the cable condition.

jgra1 · Unread post by **jgra1** » 10 Jun 2010, 09:02

thanks Dnsey.. I will get and fit a cable..

falling-out-with-my-car · 10 Jun 2010, 20:17

ahhh haa the dreded clutch clip strikes again.
Ive repaired two now and I still hate the job.

lets hope that the bolt has been out before and doesnt need cutting that will take a while and a few skinned knuckles.

get yourself a mirror to stick facing upwards under the pedals and shine a bright light into it so that the light is reflected up behind the pedals. if you can work with a reverse image in a mirror it makes the job a little easier.

once you have removed gthe bolt try to remove the pedal carefully with the rest of the old clip still attached it will give you a clue to how the new clip goes back on.

now providing you have been doing your daily yoga sessions you will fit nicely under the dashboard to see what you ae doing. put a cushion on the edge of the door step it will save those bruised ribs when you strech out to see under the dash. do one and you'll be ready to do another its not really all that bad and it does give you an enormous sense of acheivement, the cheapest componant you will ever buy at a main dealer but the hardest to fit. fortunately they have made the new clip slightly stronger than the old ones, I think the old ones were natural nylon coloured and the new ones are black. always get a new metal clip as these bend pulling on the end of the clutch cable.

some silicone spray on the end of the clutch cable nipple will help your friend to insert it whilst you hold the pedal and clutch clip in place.

good luck.

regards Nigel.

jgra1 · Unread post by **jgra1** » 11 Jun 2010, 13:10

ahh yes

done two or three in my time

never had to remove pedals or owt like that, but must have been lucky and very patient! best was 15 mins under the pedal box

anyone know if a manual adjust TD cable will/could fit a series 2 TD ? (I have found a cheap one )

falling-out-with-my-car · 12 Jun 2010, 12:46

Mk2 xantias generally have auto adjust cables. I diont think they can be converted.

regards Nigel.

jgra1 · Unread post by **jgra1** » 12 Jun 2010, 19:10

i am going to try it, soon

cant see why it wont work..