Gaspipe Posted November 4, 2001 Share Posted November 4, 2001 My clutch lever/fulcrum connecting the clutch cable to the release bearing has jammed. Tried moving it with a long lever from above - but it will not move. The clutch biting point has been getting lower for a few months and has been taken up by cable adjustment. However, returning from Pembrey at the weekend the clutch pedal made a vibration noise (loose cable vibrations sounds) and the pedal became floppy with no bite, as per broken clutch cable. However, cable OK - not broken, clutch not slipping, no release bearing squeal. I am confused ? It sounds like either a release bearing collapse or some form of clutch mechanism collapse. Never had these symptoms before. Sounds like and engine and gearbox out job. Any ideas what the problem is ? Caterham 2 litre XE with Type 9 - 5 speed Regards Graham 97 Caterham 7 VXI C7 GDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted November 4, 2001 Share Posted November 4, 2001 If you move the wiring and plumbing that are around the area and prise back the rubber gaitor you can have a pretty good look in to the bellhousing and perhaps see what is going on. A compressed release bearing should be easy to see. A bend arm can be seen to. Good luck. Hope you have the removable engine bay cross struts.. they may not be essential but sure make it easy to get the lump out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaspipe Posted November 5, 2001 Author Share Posted November 5, 2001 Where is the Removeable Engine Cross Strut ? Is at the top of the engine bay to help removal from above or at the bottom to help removal from below ? Graham C7 GDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 They're at the top above the engine - you have two removable diagonal struts on a 97 car. paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 If you have an earlier HPC without the removable struts then engine out on its own is the best route at it is too tight for eng and Gearbox so I've heard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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