my renault espace clutch is stiff and bites at bottom but always grinds int?

How do you adjust clutch cable on a renault espace 1999

Paul
October 2013

clutch cable easy to change or could need adjusting

equinox35
September 2010

new clutch from eu lynco £90 all in

seb
September 2010

hi my 51 plate 2.0 16v espace clutch biting point sits at the very top and has recently started slipping/ juddering, is it time for a new clutch or can it be adjusted

pete
March 2010

hi there i had the same problem, i went to mr clutch had it done and that was the worse place i have ever used for clutches, wherever you go steer clear of mr clutch, they may be cheap but do take my advise .

paul j.
March 2010

hi probably best to start with new clutch cable and it can be adjusted when needed i but two new clutches in one cheap and one french model did not help problem. pedal can be checked by renault but is unlikely cheers ben

ben
September 2009

Same symptoms on my espace, but the cause was first cable adjustment (easy, but get your local garage to do it if you are not confident), then subsequently a bent clutch pedal. The design of these components is so BAD that you are likely to encounter deformation in the pedal or the pedal box before the clutch itself fails. These problems can be solved by a good garage, and still probably cheaper than prematurely replacing the clutch.

p robson
April 2008

I have a G Espace 2.2TD 1999 MK3, and have signs of clutch problems (amongst others..). Mine had a bit of a stiff clutch, and has now also become a bit reluctant to engage without graunching. Much research shows:
Most likely problem is failure of master cylinder - the originals are a very poor design and likely to fail repeatedly. Entire Master/slave/pipework has to be replaced (5-7 hours labour).
Check out the Owner Problems on Parkers.co.uk and also Honest John website (

GEspaceman
December 2007

This is very helpful

Robert
November 2007

HI LEE, JUST BOUGHT ONE WHICH HAD 2 CLUTCHES FITTED IN 2 YEARS!! THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS LOCATED TO THE SHAFT BY A HOLLOW ROLL PIN THROUGH BOTH SHAFT + PEDAL.IF THIS PIN IS BENT OR SHEARED OFF IT CAN CAUSE NO END OF PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE CLUTCH ISN'T LIFTING FULLY.HOPE THIS HELPS,GOOD LUCK!

TONY
October 2007