harminder Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 My golf (MK4 1.8T) has a very high biting point for the clutch. So much so that when pulling off its a pain to get a decent start. I've kept an eye on the revs and the clutch does not seem to be slipping. Its just near the top of the pedal, with just a little bit of play before you dab the clutch! Not had the car long so was just wandering if this can be adjusted at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 i would have thought it could be as on my 1.8T i only have to lift the clutch about half an inch and its bitting. makes for fast get aways. Cant remember though how it done. sory for being no help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Should be an adjustment mech somewhere surely..... its cable clutch is it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 No adjustment as it is a fluid system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harminder Posted December 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] No adjustment as it is a fluid system [/ QUOTE ] Just my luck! How come the clutch biting point varies from other Golf 1.8T's - can it only be set at point of installation? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 A high biting point is a sign of a worn clutch, what is the mileage of you vehicle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harminder Posted December 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Mileage is 55k on 2000 plate? Suppose it could be due a change.. What could I look out for if the clutch is worn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Baz!!! You could try punching it, see if that helps any Hydraulic clutches dont adjust, you will have to change it once it starts slipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harminder Posted December 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Baz!!! You could try punching it, see if that helps any [/ QUOTE ] The thought had crossed my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 mine is still on its origanal clutch and its now done over 100,000 miles on an 2000 so you might have a while to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpongpo Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Depends if he has spent most of his time at traffic lights or on hill starts with the clutch just biting to save using the handbrake. Can't stand people who do this in front of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collease Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 i know what you mean it only takes a second for them to just slightly lift there foot and crash they have rolled back into you. perhaps thats why mine is still going strong. now i said that it will probably turn out to be an expensive christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harminder Posted December 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Any ideas on a price (with fitting) for a new clutch? Might as well start saving for it now! Also would it worth me changing it for a sports clutch? What improvement am I likely to get and do they last any longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otoko Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 the other day a friend made me so 'high' debating over clutch biting point.. he claimed all vehicles clutch biting points are 'fixed'/impossible to be adjusted and it'll be our luck to get desired clutch biting point!! and i debated it can be done for both old/hydraulic system clutches so anyway below are some links to my findings, hope it help baz123 but good luck in finding a mech to fix it for u.. also clutch biting points and worn clutch plates are diff issues.. http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/bf50332.htm http://www.aa1car.com/library/2004/bf40459.htm http://andysecker.com/mr2/ PS: we dont own cars and we aint mech.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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