Making a start on CSC renewal on my favourite MG ZT-T 1.8T

Abott10 · 5th September 2018, 11:27

I am now in a position to make a start on Gearbox removal. Then fitting a new LUK Clutch Concentric Slave Cylinder to the car.

I purchased a LUK CSC item on the recommendation of MarinaBrian here who indicated best to avoid cheaper identical looking items. That cost £60+ delivered and came in the genuine LUK Box and with LUK labels.

Some say it is possible to replace the CSC without sub-frame removal. That appeals if it means less work. Otherwise, I will remove the sub-frame completely as I'm in no hurry and time is on my side. Again, any comments for or against which sub-frame technique to use will be appreciated.

suzublu · 5th September 2018, 13:25

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zedhed · 5th September 2018, 13:46

We changed the clutch in ar kids v6 without removing subframe,and it was a right ballache.changed the clutch in my 1.8t,and removed the subframe,so much easier imho.i also made the gearbox hanger thingy to assist me with gearbox removal as i was doing it on my own as per usual��

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Eddy600 · 5th September 2018, 17:40

I fitted a borg and beck clutch and slave cylinder to my diesel two years 15k miles ago with no problems, car is on its original master cylinder just flushed plenty of fluid through before fitting the new slave, clutch is nice and light for a diesel.

Daveluck · 5th September 2018, 18:06

I've changed the clutch using both methods.

The first time I tried without fully dropping the sub frame, I tried and tried and tried and in the end I dropped the subframe. I really struggled with it. You have to rotate the box so you clear all the Gubbins win removing and installing. You still have to remove the exhaust and steering rack....it just didn't work for me at all. There just wasn't enough room.

The second time I just removed the subframe completely. It was a significantly easier job and much quicker than all that faffing. I also removed the wing and front bumper. As you know they are only bolt ons and it gives a bit more room / access. Well I thought it did.

5th September 2018, 11:27	#1
Abott10 * Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 227 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,328 Posts	Making a start on CSC renewal on my favourite MG ZT-T 1.8T I am now in a position to make a start on Gearbox removal. Then fitting a new LUK Clutch Concentric Slave Cylinder to the car. I purchased a LUK CSC item on the recommendation of MarinaBrian here who indicated best to avoid cheaper identical looking items. That cost £60+ delivered and came in the genuine LUK Box and with LUK labels. Some say it is possible to replace the CSC without sub-frame removal. That appeals if it means less work. Otherwise, I will remove the sub-frame completely as I'm in no hurry and time is on my side. Again, any comments for or against which sub-frame technique to use will be appreciated.

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5th September 2018, 13:25	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...23381&_sacat=0

5th September 2018, 13:46	#3
zedhed Posted a thing or two zt saloon turbo Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tipton Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 1 Thanked 167 Times in 132 Posts	We changed the clutch in ar kids v6 without removing subframe,and it was a right ballache.changed the clutch in my 1.8t,and removed the subframe,so much easier imho.i also made the gearbox hanger thingy to assist me with gearbox removal as i was doing it on my own as per usual�� Sent from my LG-M160 using Tapatalk

5th September 2018, 17:40	#4
Eddy600 Loves to post Rover, MG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Halifax Posts: 275 Thanks: 19 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	I fitted a borg and beck clutch and slave cylinder to my diesel two years 15k miles ago with no problems, car is on its original master cylinder just flushed plenty of fluid through before fitting the new slave, clutch is nice and light for a diesel.

5th September 2018, 18:06	#5
Daveluck Gets stuck in 75 saloon 2.0 diesel Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Panton, lugo, Galicia Posts: 945 Thanks: 236 Thanked 192 Times in 143 Posts	I've changed the clutch using both methods. The first time I tried without fully dropping the sub frame, I tried and tried and tried and in the end I dropped the subframe. I really struggled with it. You have to rotate the box so you clear all the Gubbins win removing and installing. You still have to remove the exhaust and steering rack....it just didn't work for me at all. There just wasn't enough room. The second time I just removed the subframe completely. It was a significantly easier job and much quicker than all that faffing. I also removed the wing and front bumper. As you know they are only bolt ons and it gives a bit more room / access. Well I thought it did.