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1998 escort clutch
1 September 2009, 0:59 AM
bonscottkicksass
Joined 7 Apr 2006
19 posts

Hi, i've just been given a 1998 escort finesse 1.6 16v petrol.
The clutch comes in right at the top of pedal travel and works adequately but if you even touch the pedal it slips.
My question is, is there adjustment or is the clutch on its last legs?
thanx in advance.ian

1998 escort clutch
1 September 2009, 7:16 PM
Iceni
Joined 9 Apr 2007
146 posts

There isn't adjustment as such.

There is a plastic ratchet system on the pedal; this takes up the slack as the clutch wears.

It is possible this has some how mis-adjusted.

Is then any free play at the top of the clutch travel?

Maybe try and release the ratchet and let it self adjust itself again. If it's still the same then a new clutch seems the probable cure


1998 escort clutch
1 September 2009, 9:40 PM
rdee
Joined 27 Jan 2005
137 posts

Check the clutch pedal itself as on later escorts they changed the ratchet assembly so that it didn`t use the pawl, in the centre of the pedal arm there may be an allen bolt which you use to adjust the pedal position, this was the case in my 98 escort.

1998 escort clutch
1 September 2009, 10:22 PM
bonscottkicksass
Joined 7 Apr 2006
19 posts

There is an allen bolt on the pedal.
I'll give it a go and let you know.ta

1998 escort clutch
3 September 2009, 9:12 PM
shady
Joined 21 Jan 2008
116 posts

turn it with a 6mm allen key anti clockwise it should help it for a bit



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1998 escort clutch
4 September 2009, 0:48 AM
bonscottkicksass
Joined 7 Apr 2006
19 posts

Cheers folks, will let you know after weekend.

1998 escort clutch
8 September 2009, 0:07 AM
bonscottkicksass
Joined 7 Apr 2006
19 posts

tuenrd allen bolt a full turn anti-clockwise and made a considerable difference.
pedal a lot firmer and bite lower, also not slipping.
many thanx!

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