Xantia TD clutch trouble

JamesQB · Post by **JamesQB** » 18 Dec 2010, 15:11

Hi

Xantia 1.9TD 1998

Is it exclusively a worn clutch when the clutch pedal is too high, and doesn't bite until it's almost at the very top of its travel?

Slipping when revved fairly hard, too.

Just wondered in case it could be adjustment problem, etc., or if definitely needs new clutch.

Thanks

HDI · Post by **HDI** » 18 Dec 2010, 16:33

Unless there is unusal noise, juddering or strange pedal feel it is 9/10 a worn out or failed clutch.

Xaccers · Post by **Xaccers** » 18 Dec 2010, 16:38

Look under the airbox for the end of the clutch cable, if it's threaded then you may be able to slacken the nuts down nearer the end.

How long ago was the clutch changed?

JamesQB · Post by **JamesQB** » 19 Dec 2010, 00:53

There's nothing unusual other than juddering when engaging the clutch to move from a standstill, and it doesn't engage at all until just before the pedal reaches the end of its travel.

I don't know when it was last changed - or if it ever has been. My parents bought the car 2nd hand last year, but although work was done at a dealership prior to the sale, there was no mention of the clutch. Car has done 170,000 km. Don't know what that is in miles, but it's plenty!

If it comes to a new clutch, what's the normal going rate?

HDI · Post by **HDI** » 19 Dec 2010, 12:43

About half a days labour + parts. I would strongly advise AGAINST using a clutch repair centre doing the work though, most of them are butchers.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 19 Dec 2010, 15:47

the total job including parts should be aroung the £300 quid mark,

were abouts are you

regards malcolm

flying clutchman · Post by **flying clutchman** » 20 Dec 2010, 00:28

citronut wrote:the total job including parts should be aroung the £300 quid mark,

were abouts are you

regards malcolm

Yeah agree, don't take any notice of anyone who says things like 'it's an engine out job' or it's a citroen it'll be a nightmare. Although it's not as easy as doing a saxo or a fiesta it's not the worst job in the world, about 4 hours work. (half day as already suggested)

JamesQB · Post by **JamesQB** » 20 Dec 2010, 12:28

Car's in Spain. It's where I am too, having a reprieve from the snow and cold!

Going to have to call a few local garages and get some prices for the job. It's pretty bad at the moment, slipping a lot unless you take it really easy on the revs.

Jaf · Post by **Jaf** » 21 Dec 2010, 18:35

James, would be interested in what quotes you get. What part of spain are you in?

JamesQB · Post by **JamesQB** » 26 Dec 2010, 14:39

In the Alicante region, near Denia. Doesn't look like any quotes will be got. Citroen dealership have offered a few quid for the car against a brand new Picasso which my parents have wanted for a while. I reckon best all round, too many car troubles lately. Hopefully a new one will put paid to that!