I don't know, but my 216 "K" engined bubble had the clutch changed and it's a dream, biting point isn't anywhere near the top, so i'd definitely get it back to the garage and complain!

 

You need to check the cable adjustment. There is adjusment on the gearbox end of the cable by slackening the locknut, making the adjustment and tightening again in accordance with your model manual. (I presume we are talking a cable clutch or just ignore this post!!!) It may be the cable that is the problem. They can be bought cheaply on ebay and aren't too big a job to replace.) Is the cable stiff to operate?

 

No the clutch is not stiff at all, it's very smooth and very light to be honest.
My only gripe is the high biting point and pedal height.

 

It would appear that you need to shorten the inner cable slightly (ie. too much slack at present) If you look at the gearbox end of the cable, see if there is any slop/slack where it attaches/operates. There should be only very slight play before it starts to move the clutch operating lever against the release bearing. Take out any excess slop by slackening the locknut and adjusting the cable until there is just a tiny amount of slack. (Push the operating lever back and forth until resistance is felt) Do NOT overadjust or you may make the clutch slip. Follow a workshop manual for accurate adjustment.
Mike

 

Thanks

Hi Mike

Thanks for the info, i'll have to have a look at the weekend see what I can do.

cheers
Mark

 

Cable Slack

I had a look at the cable, it seems that there is about an inch and a half of slack in the cable on the gearbox end when I pull it,

That seems a lot??

Is that what is causing the high biting point???

 

I would guess so. Try adjusting it so that you have less slack in accordance with manual spec. (Slacken locknut, adjust, retighten locknut) There should be enough slack to avoid clutch slip.

 

Cable Guy

Hi Again

I took the car back to the garage at the weekend, there is loads of slack in the cable, so they are going to fit a new one. Hopefully that will do the trick!

cheers
mark

 

Hope you get it sorted. Mike

 

Remember to post back if it gets sorted or not

 

New cable

Will do, it's going back in on Saturday to be looked at.

 

Don't you just hate it when you're reading a thread and nobody posts the result. :tapfoot:

 

There is no adjustment on the K series power cars clutch cable. It has a spring loaded outer sleeve. It is made to wear down with the clutch.

So it might be time to fit a new cable. On saying that my Cabbie is on its orginal clutch at 70K and the pedal is at the top. But its been like this for 3 years so I am not to worried.

But I would suspect the cable has stretched. You can ratchet it by pulling it towards the rad but it will only adjust back after afew engages etc.