I have a K reg Citroen AX 1.1 which has done just over 86K , and I have noticed something when I change gear. Basically i dump the clutch change in to whatever gear and then when i lift the clutch and go back on the gas it sounds and feels like there is a delay in the clutch ingageing again. This seems to happen when the car is fully laden, sometimes with a maximum of five people in the car(yes it is a squeeze in an AX!). I dont know if there is anything wrong or whether it is completely as it should be.
Any ideas guys?
Cheers.
Steve B
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Gear linkage fault?
or clutch slip?
Probably the latter..
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Yea I thought that may be the problem.
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You seem to be describing the symptoms of a slipping clutch. The car is the right mileage for such an event. A new clutch fitted may cost you around £200 which must be approaching the value of the car. A real expert may be along in a minute ...
Darcy.
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"£200 which must be approaching the value of the car"
Its valued in glasses for just under a grand actually!!
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Steve
Didn't mean to upset you. Some AX 1.1s from 1990/1 are advertised privately here in North Yorkshire for £300-£500. That was my starting point.
Darcy.
Sudden prayers make God jump.
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i'm sure i'll get over it....!
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Yes, definitely sounds like clutch slip, - symptoms of a dying clutch. With 5 people on board you'll feel the symptoms even more, as with that sort of extra mass the clutch is under much greater pressure.
Definitely worth getting a new clutch, if yours is a sound AX. If yours is sound and a facelift model then indeed it is likely to be worth nearer a grand. Cherish it!!
Rob E
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