New clutch?
03-17-2013, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by WRCGooseS2K' timestamp='1363468854' post='22408359
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Hi guys,
I've been to see a car this morning and it is everything that I want in an S2K but one thing bugs me.
It's on 88k and clutch pedal is rather high. Is it a complicated job to replace? I.e. it's not an engine out job or anything like that? I appreciate it depends where you are and suh but how much do you think for a new clutch assembly fitted?
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Dan
[quote name='WRCGooseS2K' timestamp='1363436550' post='22407639']
Hi guys,
I've been to see a car this morning and it is everything that I want in an S2K but one thing bugs me.
It's on 88k and clutch pedal is rather high. Is it a complicated job to replace? I.e. it's not an engine out job or anything like that? I appreciate it depends where you are and suh but how much do you think for a new clutch assembly fitted?
Thanks.
Dan
The plates on my old clutch were worn down to the rivets and all the springs were knackered (had an annoying buzz/vibration resonance around 3k rpm if I recall).
On a car with 88k if the clutch hasn't been done you need to factor this in or walk away. Budget on £800 I reckon by a good specialist to do the job.
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Did the clutch pedal feel light? Find out if its had one anyway as at 88k if hasn't, it will be worth doing (as the original will be well on its way).
The pedal on an S2k that's recently had a clutch will be feather light
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The car is on the original clutch and I appreciate its going to need replacing sooner rather than later but like I say it felt mega tight. The clutch felt perfect in every way and engagement was brilliant, apart from the high bite. But it was light enough :-)
03-17-2013, 04:41 AM
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I wouldn't worry then. A tell tale sign that the clutch is getting worn is shifting from 2nd just before the limiter into 3rd, if its crunchy on occasions it's a sign of clutch wear. I wouldn't worry though if it drives well. My clutch had done 91k before the box came out and although I changed it for a new one seeing as the box was out anyway there was nothing wrong with the original. I suppose that'll all depend how the car has been driven as well though.
03-17-2013, 07:38 AM
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You can adjust the engagement point with a 10mm wrench.
Look behind the pedal and there is a but you can loosen and turn the rod to make it engage higher or lower.
Look behind the pedal and there is a but you can loosen and turn the rod to make it engage higher or lower.
I've just adjusted mine now. Allot better! I can actually cope with my CC clutch now
P:s it's a 12mm nut
Is it obvious which way to turn the nut to lower the biting point?
03-17-2013, 11:56 AM
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Think mine bites about an inch (if that, maybe a little less) from the top.
I actually prefer the high bit point, shifting up through the gears is sweet as you shift then just release the pedal rather than letting it up slowly.
I actually prefer the high bit point, shifting up through the gears is sweet as you shift then just release the pedal rather than letting it up slowly.
03-17-2013, 02:28 PM
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Everyone knows that you can't adjust the bite point of a hydraulic clutch, right?
That adjustment on the pedal is for the dead zone, nothing more. Only used if you fit a new clutch!
That adjustment on the pedal is for the dead zone, nothing more. Only used if you fit a new clutch!
03-17-2013, 03:53 PM
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Thanks guys for help on this.
Car is a '53' plate, glass rear screen, alarm / immobiliser, cd / mp3, AC, hardtop in Monte Carlo blue.
Anything I need to bare in mind with this particular year / model etc?
Thanks.
Car is a '53' plate, glass rear screen, alarm / immobiliser, cd / mp3, AC, hardtop in Monte Carlo blue.
Anything I need to bare in mind with this particular year / model etc?
Thanks.
03-17-2013, 05:41 PM
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I think you may be disappointed if you're hoping she drops £800 off because of the high biting point. I was told to be aware of the high bite and the fact it may be heavy prior to shopping around for my S2000. If someone asked me to knock 800 dollar off the asking price because of that then I would quite frankly tell 'em to f*ck off. 
Just out of curiosity did you check the oil at all? Pre-facelift S2000 (< '04) tend to slurp oil like theres no tomorrow, the unwary will let it run low and potentially ruin the engine. Can happen as quickly as running through two tanks of fuel and as a rough rule it can/will burn up to 100ml per 100mile.
Just out of curiosity did you check the oil at all? Pre-facelift S2000 (< '04) tend to slurp oil like theres no tomorrow, the unwary will let it run low and potentially ruin the engine. Can happen as quickly as running through two tanks of fuel and as a rough rule it can/will burn up to 100ml per 100mile.
03-17-2013, 11:39 PM
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Heavy and high........A perfect description of a normal S2000 clutch pedal, don't go spending £800 - £1000 just for the fun of it and Don't go asking for £800 off because of it, you'll just get laughed out the door.
03-18-2013, 02:14 AM
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I don't plan in doing that. I would like some money off but purely in a budgeting and let's-see-how-much-I-can-get-off type ways. I like the car a lot, just want to sort a few things out regarding HPI, insurance, money etc.