Clutch Problem

Hi

I have a problem with the clutch, when I depress it the biting point isn't until near the floor. It has had any problem getting up the hill, as in no loose revs and when I try putting in fourth gear from stop it stalls. Is the clutch knackered, adjustable and how much would it cost to have it replaced. It is the 97 300 TDi

Thanks
Roy

Could possibly be the clutch master cylinder, check the hydraulic fluid in the clutch master reservoir, could be low on fluid?

Thanks Dave, I'll have a look at that tomorrow, it'll be handy if I don't have to fork out for a new clutch.

Jogger said:

Thanks Dave, I'll have a look at that tomorrow, it'll be handy if I don't have to fork out for a new clutch.

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No problem, good luck

generally a high biting point indicates worn clutch as as clutch plate thins ,fingers on clutch cover go out rearwards towards clutch release bearing, lr makes shims that go between slave cylinder and bell housing which if added will lower biting point, also ontop of clutch pedal box is a plate held with 5 screws ,if removed clutch master cylinder rod can be adjusted (its not unusual for nuts to come loose )winding inner nut toward master cylinder will lower biting point ,winding outer nut away will raise biting point (obviously adjust other nut to lock )a 13mm ring spanner with a slot ground through so it fits over rod helps as does having someone pressing clutch pedal to give access ,if clutch doesnt slip adjustments well worth doing ,if it does slip replace ,decent clutch kit will cost £80 ish get new release arm and check am pivot at the same time

i just got in and changed my clutch yesterday on my 90 300tdi 98 as it was makin a loud skirling noise and the bite was quite low down. turns out the release bearing plastic had melted away into the bearing and had jammed itself into the pressure plate. so when the clutch was pressed the fork was the pushing on the bearing which was spinning with the pressure plate and had worn the wee lugs down as with the fork. quite a f***ing mess!! i bought a brand new heavy duty clutch new hd clutch fork and bearing and am in the process of doing it just now. i will say though if your going to do it yourself take out the engine, dropping the gearbox is a bit of a c***!!!
best of luck, JUGG

Hi Thanks for the replies.
I got the neighbour who works on motors a lot, he checked the fluid in the master cylinder, empty, he then put his hand under the clutch pedal and it was wet with fluid, he declared it to be the MC and said he will order one for me and change it. Is it a big job?

Nah I haven't personally changed one but I don't think it would be a particularly hard one to do. Busters got a guide for doing it on here.