Hi,

I have just obtained a Ducato 2005 2.3 JTD based motorhome and have noticed that the clutch contact point is uncomfortably high.

Everything seems to be working though and I cannot detect any slippage during normal driving.

I have read in the service manual that it has a self adjusting hydraulic clutch. The van has done 100k kms and I do not see any indication of a clutch replacement in the service history.

2 questions:

- is there any way to adjust the pedal contact point?
- does this very high contact point indicate that the clutch might be getting to the end of its life?

Thanks...

It can be a sign that the friction plate is getting very thin, and I don't know of any self-adjusting system, clutch wear often means pedal shifting position with cable operated clutches. Hydraulically operated clutches are usually different and the pedal position remains fixed despite advancing wear.

Don't leave it too long or you will find you need the flywheel refacing besides a new clutch.

No free travel is normal according to the book.