Problem with the Fiesta.

Enfield

Enfield

Enfield

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Hi there.

I own a M reg Fiesta 1.6 Si (mk3.5).

Right, when I come off the clutch the car seems to jerk even if i'm gentle with it it still jerks. I can't feel it if I blip down the gears but on a normal downchange I can.

It's not a major problem but it's quite annoying because I like my driving to be smooth. It doesn't jerk as bad if i'm changing up but it's still noticeable, but if I change up gear quickly I can't feel it at all.

Any ideas fellas?
 
It needs the 1.8 Zetec engine out of my Mondeo to fix this problem, I'm almost certain ;)

Try greasing the cable, on some cars they can get pretty hot and sieze up.
 
No Lopez, that's where you're wrong!


It needs a 2.0 litre engine ;)

Would it be easier to just have the clutch cable replaced?
 
Enfield said:
No Lopez, that's where you're wrong!


It needs a 2.0 litre engine ;)

Would it be easier to just have the clutch cable replaced?
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Sometimes it's easier to just change the cable - but that's a wasted £15 if it isn't that ;)

The 1.8 is a better choice, it revs better. The 2.0 is lazy ;)
 
Ok, lets say that the cable isn't at fault. What else could it be?

I'm hearing that my particular engine is known for "sticky valves" could this be related? Or could it be something like gearbox mounts or even the actual clutch?


Oh and what can I lube the cable with, can I use copper slip??

Cheers :)


Edit: My 1.6 is quite lazy. The peak power is at 5.5krpm with a rev limiter at 7krpm and max torque at 3krpm. Doesn't sound as nice as my 205 at full chat though - must be a 16v thing. :confused:
 
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You said gearbox mounts... it could actually be engine mounts.

I doubt sticky valves have anything to do with the juddering while changing gear. If you had sticky valves, the car would run like poo.
 
WD40 will lube your cable no problem. :cool:



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When your girlfriend cheats on you, use WD40! (in the eyes)

When world war 3 is declared, stock up on WD40!
 
There are no vibrations at idle or when i'm driving so I don't think it could be the mounts now actually.

Will get the old man to have a look at the cable for me.
 
Hmmm, my escort recently had to have the rear gearbox mouinting replaced.
Symptoms:
bad judder and vibration when taking up drive in any gear, more so if the load was great, ie harsh aceleration- the torque and twisting force of the engine/gearbox assembly was causing the noise and vibration. If the car was coasting or the drivetrain was not under much load then the noise went away.

reminds me, gonna have to see if the loose mount has effected the manifold to down pipe on the exhaust :(
 
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