noxfordnut58 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 HI GUYS ! ITS TOE IN THE WATER TIME. HAVE JUST BOUGHT A '99 FINESSE 1.6. GEARS WILL ALL ENGAGE EASILY WITH ENGINE OFF - BUT WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND CLUTCH TO THE FLOOR THEY DONT AND CAR MOVES FORWARD IF I HOLD GEARLEVER TOWARDS FIRST GEAR BUT IT DOESNT GO IN. HAVE MOVED THE SPLINED LEVER ON THE BOX BACK A COUPLE OF NOTCHES TO TAKE UP STRETCH IN THE CABLE BUT NO IMPROVEMENT. HELP PLEASE THANKS ESCORT LOVER. PLEASE DONT SAY DRIVEN PLATE IS ON BACKWARDS - THAT IS A JOKE RIGHT ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Has the car been standing for any length of time? If so then the disc could have stuck to the plate or flywheel. (there are other possibilities) If this is the case then you can sometimes get them to seperate by warming up the engine, turn off, select a forward gear, press the clutch, apply the foot brake hard, try to start the engine, BE CAREFUL IT WILL TRY TO MOVE AWAY. Second option, if you are competent enough to drive without the clutch, drive it around for a while with the clutch pressed. Third option is gearbox out, which may become necesary anyway if the disc breaks up trying the other options. PS, theres no need to shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noxfordnut58 Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Has the car been standing for any length of time?If so then the disc could have stuck to the plate or flywheel. (there are other possibilities) If this is the case then you can sometimes get them to seperate by warming up the engine, turn off, select a forward gear, press the clutch, apply the foot brake hard, try to start the engine, BE CAREFUL IT WILL TRY TO MOVE AWAY. Second option, if you are competent enough to drive without the clutch, drive it around for a while with the clutch pressed. Third option is gearbox out, which may become necesary anyway if the disc breaks up trying the other options. PS, theres no need to shout Hi Big Bob ! Yes it may have been standing. Would be pleased to know 'other possibilities' before taking out the box ! Many thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.