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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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hi folks

w reg 1.8 55d

i cant get it into any other gear than reverse (presume the clutch is shot?)

can i adjust it? other than altering the position of the arm on the box?

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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Are you sure its the clutch and not the linkage ?

Mine has same problem and was told its common fault
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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to be honest chap i am not entirely sure? i was traveling approx 150 miles per day to and from work and it started to deteriorate ie crunch into gears untill now being stuck at my work

the clutch wasnt slipping or any thing but selects evey gear nice when engine is off?
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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any 1?

or is it just a case of no adjustment! replace the clutch etc?
just wanted it home to change the clutch instead of having to do it at the works car park

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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look under the clutch pedal in the car there is a alan key bolt turn that a few times will ajust the clutch rathet give it a go but tak adjustment off when u fit new clutch m8
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gtinutter
look under the clutch pedal in the car there is a alan key bolt turn that a few times will ajust the clutch rathet give it a go but tak adjustment off when u fit new clutch m8

i did notice that on the pedal, i have just bit the bullet and put it into the garage as i am stuck for time and need the van on the road asap for work
cheers for your help tho m8
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