enodreven Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Hi, My clutch pedal appears to travel a long way up before it starts to bite and there doesn't seem to be very much free play at the top of the pedal, anyone any idea if this is normal or is it a sign that the clutch may need replacing any help advice would be welcome, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 How old is the 'van? Early Ducatos tend to be this way when the clutch is worn out, later ducatos tend to be like that and the new 07 version tends to be the opposite, well the couple I've driven are anyway. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Sounds like free play needs adjusting. Try putting on the hand brake and then pulling away in 2nd gear. If the engine stalls the clutch should be o/k. If it doesn't and engine speed increases with no forward movement then clutch is probably worn. But check free play at pedal first and adjust if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enodreven Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hi, Dave & Peter Its a 2004/05 and I must admit its been like it since I purchased it 10000 miles ago but it has always worried me as I haven't had anything to compare it with, The reason I am rasing it now is because I let someone else drive it yesterday and they said it felt like the travel was very long before it would bite. I have never had any problems with it slipping Dave is this common on the models around the 2004/5 year thanks Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 OK, on 'vans of your period the clutch is hydraulically operated so there is no adjustment available. Every ducato of that period that I've driven (and that is quite a few ;-) ) the clutch bites towards the top of the pedal travel so on the face of it it is normal. Peter's suggestion of a method of testing the clutch is spot on, with the handbrake on engage second gear and try to pull away if the clutch is ok it will stall. If it doesn't stall and you can let the clutch all the way out without the van stalling then the clutch is knackered. My guess is it's just normal and nothing to worry about. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enodreven Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hi, Dave Thanks for the information that has really helped to put my mind to rest, I haven't tried the 2nd gear thing yet but it doesn't appear to slip even on very steep gradients when pulling away ? and I haven't had any problems in the last 10000+miles If i ever do need one fitted how long does it normally take, how long would the vehicle be off the road for Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've not changed a clutch on a Ducato (don't do "dirty" work anymore) but I would imagine around a half day should be sufficient, 4-5 hours. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Dave....even an Hydraulic clutch should have some free-play at he pedal push rod to avoid pressure on the release bearing when engaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Yes Peter it should, but you don't have any means of adjusting a hydraulic clutch as they're self adjusting. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 davenewell@home - 2007-06-14 6:48 PM Yes Peter it should, but you don't have any means of adjusting a hydraulic clutch as they're self adjusting. D.Very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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