OK I have one Cavalier 2L GTI, and the clutch started to Slip, Also the Clutch peddle did not release the clutch sufficiently to allow me to change gear, the clutch was dragging.
Got the car home, and decided to replace the clutch thinking this was the problem, but after removing the old unit, I found that it looked almost brand new. The Clutch is the same thickness on both the old and new units, at least within 0.5 of a millimetre, (0.196"), and I now do not know what the problem really is???
On closer inspection of the Clutch Cover Plate I found the release springs where very worn on the old unit, right where the thrust bearing sits. Now this I believe is cased by 'Riding the Clutch', but I am VERY confident that neither I or my wife do this. So I now think the whole release mechanism of the clutch may be at fault, but how do I know the thrust bearing is moving the full amount when the peddle is pressed and released???
The whole clutch will have to be replaced, as the cover plate is damaged, and the thrust bearing, and clutch plate may as well be done at the same time as they are part of the kit I purchased, but I am worried that after doing this work the release part may need attention, and I can see now way of checking the travel is correct, as I do not have a clue as to how to do this, or have the required measurements to hand.
Any help gratefully appreciated.
Cheers Vaughn.
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Cheers.
Got the car home, and decided to replace the clutch thinking this was the problem, but after removing the old unit, I found that it looked almost brand new. The Clutch is the same thickness on both the old and new units, at least within 0.5 of a millimetre, (0.196"), and I now do not know what the problem really is???
On closer inspection of the Clutch Cover Plate I found the release springs where very worn on the old unit, right where the thrust bearing sits. Now this I believe is cased by 'Riding the Clutch', but I am VERY confident that neither I or my wife do this. So I now think the whole release mechanism of the clutch may be at fault, but how do I know the thrust bearing is moving the full amount when the peddle is pressed and released???
The whole clutch will have to be replaced, as the cover plate is damaged, and the thrust bearing, and clutch plate may as well be done at the same time as they are part of the kit I purchased, but I am worried that after doing this work the release part may need attention, and I can see now way of checking the travel is correct, as I do not have a clue as to how to do this, or have the required measurements to hand.
Any help gratefully appreciated.
Cheers Vaughn.
PS If I have left out any information required by you to help in this area, please reply and ask for what is required
Cheers.