Originally posted by ScottieCinq
The cable hasn't snapped and the pedal is pretty high, I should try and let it out a little more and see what happens?
Thanks,
Scott.
OK Scott a couple of things to try and identify the problem.
1) You say the pedal is pretty high. Does that mean level with the brake pedal, or higher, or lower? By how much?
2) Can you press the pedal gently, and if so, how far does it go? Will it go down to the floor, without obvious resistance, and if so would you say it was the same as usual or lighter or harder to push? If it's really hard to push don't force it, as you could do more damage than you'd want to. Does it make any strange noises as you try to do this?
3) With the engine stopped, not running, can you run through all the gears ok without any problems? If so it would suggest there is not a linkage problem. If it won't go through the gears neatly, as Custard Boy says, it could be one of the gear connections has 'popped' off it's ball.
4) DO THIS WITH CARE!! With the Engine stopped, and the handbrake on FULLY, and at least a car's length of clearance in front of you, and your right foot FIRMLY on the brake, your left foot depressing the clutch FULLY, if you put it into top, and try to start the car, does it try to lurch forward? If so it would suggest the clutch is 'dragging' or not freeing properly. You need to be very sure the car won't take off down the road when doing this, hence handbrake, foot on brake etc. Be ready to switch it off immediately.
If you can start the car and it runs, then VERY GENTLY and SLOWLY ease the clutch up until you feel it starting to bite, (as if you were pulling away), and listen for unusual sounds. You may find the car starts but feels as if it wants to be off down the road. That means the clutch is dragging. You may be able to temporarily fix that with a cable adjustment.
Try these first and see how you get on. Let us know.
HTH
Tosh
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