Hi John
I've got a VW 1999 Passat 110 TDi which has always had a high clutch bit point. Recently it was pointed out that the bit point was very high.
In short, engaging starts half way up the pedal travel but doesn't fully engage 'till the last 1.5 inch. Disengaging still occurs at half travel.
The cars has 32,000 on it, I don't ride the clutch and always hold it on the brakes at junctions. There is absolutely no slippage once engaged.
Any ideas what might cause this behaviour ?
Thanks in anticipation.
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I should check the adjustment if it's a cable Chris, but if it is neither slipping or dragging then I wouldn't worry too much. A high pedal is usually a sign that the clutch is wearing, and the test is to put it in 4th gear, and drop the clutch from a standstill with plenty of revs on. If the car stalls pretty much instantly, the clutch is oK, and if it dies gradually say over 3 seconds or more, then a new one is soon on the cards. The difference in pedal height bite on engage and disengage is not a problem, and down to 'sticktion'.
Regards
Mike
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The clutch mechanism is hydraulic and as far as I know cannot be adjusted.
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