Mk3 Fiesta Clutch Problem

JamesyRS · 20-01-2010, 08:35 PM

Hi guys,

My clutch is having problems on my mk3 fiesta, its the pedal not the clutch itself. U can push pedal and select a gear but then next time u push the pedal nout happens u may have to push a few times or just once it clicks and then has the clutch activating again

just wanting ideas I think it may be the ratchet? Are these self adjusting or do you have to do it manually? Thanks

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AndyST · 20-01-2010, 10:33 PM

Sounds like a new ratchet and pawl is needed, you can do a temp repair by fitting a 1/2" spacer in between the cable and the gearbox, may not last long though.

JamesyRS · 21-01-2010, 04:38 PM

thanks buddy al just order a new kit today get it done at weekend didnt want to go threw awl that hassle to find it wasnt that as Ive done a few before and hate thum

tabetha · 21-01-2010, 07:12 PM

As said defo sounds like the pawl.
tabetha

JamesyRS · 24-01-2010, 11:17 PM

would you believe it wasnt the ratchet or pawl it was the clutch fork itself? It had the fork with rubber in and musta been giving to much play n ratchet was re adjusting each time ave changed it to the solid fork and seems to be working ok

just for any future reference to guys with this problem before they take the ratchet etc out cos I know it aint nice under there from experience

AndyST · 24-01-2010, 11:33 PM

You've probably inadvertently done what I suggested ie the spacer trick only in reverse, it moves the ratchet further round to a less worn area, will work for a while.

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20-01-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
AndyST I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North West Posts: 100 Rep Power: 3	Sounds like a new ratchet and pawl is needed, you can do a temp repair by fitting a 1/2" spacer in between the cable and the gearbox, may not last long though.

21-01-2010, 04:38 PM	#3
JamesyRS PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Linlithgow Posts: 450 Rep Power: 3	thanks buddy al just order a new kit today get it done at weekend didnt want to go threw awl that hassle to find it wasnt that as Ive done a few before and hate thum

21-01-2010, 07:12 PM	#4
tabetha BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 24,646 Rep Power: 0	As said defo sounds like the pawl. tabetha

24-01-2010, 11:17 PM	#5
JamesyRS PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Linlithgow Posts: 450 Rep Power: 3	would you believe it wasnt the ratchet or pawl it was the clutch fork itself? It had the fork with rubber in and musta been giving to much play n ratchet was re adjusting each time ave changed it to the solid fork and seems to be working ok just for any future reference to guys with this problem before they take the ratchet etc out cos I know it aint nice under there from experience

24-01-2010, 11:33 PM	#6
AndyST I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North West Posts: 100 Rep Power: 3	You've probably inadvertently done what I suggested ie the spacer trick only in reverse, it moves the ratchet further round to a less worn area, will work for a while.

24-01-2010, 11:33 PM
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