Citroen Berlingo - New Clutch?

[jono_h]

Vehicle is a 2004 Berlingo 1.4 manual. 79k miles.

I was struggling with a stiff and sticky pedal, so put a new cable on which has helped. Biting point was right near the floor, and still is - in fact its getting difficult to get it into gear.

Am I in the realms of needing a clutch? I'm happy to spend the money, but want to make sure there isn't something silly I've missed.

Thanks for yourhelp,


Jon

[citronut]

usually as the clutch weres down/out of adjustment the biting point becomes higher,

were are you located

[jono_h]

Thanks for the reply. I'm in Farnborough, Hants.

[RichardW]

usually as the clutch weres down/out of adjustment the biting point becomes higher,

But not if the release bearing is chewing its way through the pressure plate.... Rather suspect new clutch is required.

[flying clutchman]

79k is about the limit for a 1.4 berlingo clutch anyway, but second the comment about release bearing chewing through the pressure plate. That's the way most Citroen/peugeot clutches go.

[addo]

While you're here - if one were to assemble a "kit" from separate parts rather than buy it all in a box together, can a more advantageous (longer lived, smoother) combination be achieved for this driveline?

[citronut]

While you're here - if one were to assemble a "kit" from separate parts rather than buy it all in a box together, can a more advantageous (longer lived, smoother) combination be achieved for this driveline?

i was told by a motor factors once, if i purchased the/a clutch plate on its own, there supplier would not guarantee it

[jono_h]

Thanks for taking the time to reply everyone.

I've taken the plunge and booked it in for a new clutch. I'll report back on Tuesday!

[jono_h]

Just a quick final update, in case anyone has a similar issue.

Apparently there wasn't a lot left of the release bearing, which had 'rotted away'. New clutch kit fitted, and all gears available!

Quotes received were;

Mr Clutch - £279 (not great reviews, and possibly use remanufactured clutches)
Local independants - £440, £504 and £511 (all brand new 3 piec kits)
Main Dealer - £637

All inc VAT, near Farnborough, Hants.

[flying clutchman]

The only one of those quotes that seems reasonable is the Mr Clutch one, although your comments are not far out. A genuine clutch kit for your vehicle is available for under £80, and the job is a very straightforward 3 hour change. Obviously the main dealer will be by far the most expensive, but I'm surprised to see quotes of over £500 from independent outfits.