Intermittent clutch

Wilkesk · 1st September 2020, 12:31

I have a Rover 75 CDTI with about 90K on clock.

The clutch seems to work fine most of the time, though it does bite from low down, it doesn't slip.

Generally gear changing is fine, but a little while ago it got progressively stiffer over the course of a short journey, until it stranded me unable to get any gear. I was on a tight uphill stretch so got out and directed traffic around me then got back in to roll backwards out of the way. Out of habit tried 1st and it went in lovely and then performed perfectly as I drove home.

Been ok for a while in between, but yesterday the gear selection suddenly started to get progressively stiffer again. Pedal feels normal.

Has anyone experience similar problems.

I checked fluid levels last time it occurred and all seemed ok.

COLVERT · 1st September 2020, 14:02

`The pedal on my car had been operating from quite near to the floor for a while. (hard to get the gears. )

I injected some fluid into the system and the clutch has been working perfectly ever since.

Picture below how to do it. Not much fluid need as you can see by the amount in the syringe.

COLVERT · 3rd September 2020, 20:22

WILKESK---I see you looked in but no post from you.---

Did what I said help you ???

The Rovering Member · 5th September 2020, 12:43

I just tried it & it has definitely improved the pedal. For how long remains to be seen but l'll put her back into daily use next week & see how it goes. Thanks for that tip.

COLVERT · 5th September 2020, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

I just tried it & it has definitely improved the pedal. For how long remains to be seen but l'll put her back into daily use next week & see how it goes. Thanks for that tip.

Mine was the original clutch fluid from 2003.---Must have had a minute leak though use over its lifetime. Been working well for months now.---

1st September 2020, 12:31	#1
Wilkesk Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Mabe Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Intermittent clutch I have a Rover 75 CDTI with about 90K on clock. The clutch seems to work fine most of the time, though it does bite from low down, it doesn't slip. Generally gear changing is fine, but a little while ago it got progressively stiffer over the course of a short journey, until it stranded me unable to get any gear. I was on a tight uphill stretch so got out and directed traffic around me then got back in to roll backwards out of the way. Out of habit tried 1st and it went in lovely and then performed perfectly as I drove home. Been ok for a while in between, but yesterday the gear selection suddenly started to get progressively stiffer again. Pedal feels normal. Has anyone experience similar problems. I checked fluid levels last time it occurred and all seemed ok.

5th September 2020, 12:43	#4
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	I just tried it & it has definitely improved the pedal. For how long remains to be seen but l'll put her back into daily use next week & see how it goes. Thanks for that tip. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

3rd September 2020, 20:22	#3
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	WILKESK---I see you looked in but no post from you.--- Did what I said help you ???