Citroen Xantia clutch problems

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Mon 13 Jan 2003 09:25
Citroen Xantia clutch problems - GaryN
I have a 1995 Citroen Xantia 1.9 SX TD 5 door hatchback.

In October 2002 the plastic ring which connects the clutch pedal to the clutch cable snapped and then in December the same thing happened. Both times I had the ring replaced, but I have been told it will break again and that the only permanent solution is to change the clutch.

Does anyone have any experience of this, please? Is it worth doing or just throwing good money after bad?

Many thanks
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Mon 13 Jan 2003 09:31
Citroen Xantia clutch problems - RichardW
Gary,

Citroen clutches have a habit of wearing out the springs before the friction plate. This leads to heavy operation, which in turn, on the Xantia, breaks the clutch cable retaining clip. If your car has done 100k + miles, then, yes, it's probably time for a new clutch (and cable while you're at it!). If the mileage is much lower than this, and it hasn't been used unduly harshly (lots of driving in traffic, or towing big heavy trailers) then try a cable change first to see if this lightens the pedal significantly - if it does then no clutch change rquired - for the time being. If it doesn't, well..... Alternatively, flog the existing one and buy another with low mileage - preferably an HDi - they're REALLY REALLY cheap now!

Richard

(95N Xantia TD LX - waiting for my first clutch cable clip change)
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