Problem with the Fiesta.

Enfield · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:55

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?

Enfield · 3 Apr 2006 at 00:43

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 · 3 Apr 2006 at 01:02

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:

Enfield · 3 Apr 2006 at 12:58

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.

Enfield · 3 Apr 2006 at 15:09

Can't be that then. It's nice and smooth accelerating and de-accelerating.