MG ZT-T clutch trouble!

SDwil · 11th May 2020, 15:54

Hi,

I’m new to the forum and bought my ZT-T a few months ago. It’s the 115bhp Diesel model and I’ve done a few thousand miles without any problems.

I’ve just got back in the car and the clutch won’t depress. With some force it’s depressed to the floor but now there is no resistance. I say no resistance but there is slightly for the first few inches of travel.

I’m currently stuck in St Helens and live In Wirral. Will see what the AA say but thought everyone’s knowledge here would be a good place to start.

Thanks in advance

Dave

trikey · 11th May 2020, 15:59

Could be as simple as adodgy connector to the slave cylinder or in worst case the slave could have failed.

Either way not the end of the world, get a proper diagnosis and go from there.

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SDwil · 11th May 2020, 16:10

Hope so - I’m by no means a mechanic and with no where open at the minute it’s a bit of a pain especially getting in to work.

Thanks for the reply

macafee2 · 11th May 2020, 17:37

if you don't have an undertray look under the car, is there signs of a fluid leak?
Can you remove the master cylinder cap and the rubber under it and check how much fluid if any you have in it, there wont be a lot at the best of times

macafee2

SDwil · 11th May 2020, 19:06

So eventually got a tow home.

The AA guy had a look and said the link has snapped? I’d imagine that happened when I applied pressure when the clutch was stuck in the up position.

He seems to think it would be a gearbox out job but he only had the briefest of looks.

I guess nothing is going to happen until a garage is open locally.

Thanks for the replies.

trikey · 11th May 2020, 19:43

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Originally Posted by SDwil

So eventually got a tow home.

The AA guy had a look and said the link has snapped? I’d imagine that happened when I applied pressure when the clutch was stuck in the up position.

He seems to think it would be a gearbox out job but he only had the briefest of looks.

I guess nothing is going to happen until a garage is open locally.

Thanks for the replies.

Have a look above the clutch pedal and see if the plastic loop that connects the master cylinder to the pedal has snapped, if so its less than an hour to swap out the master cylinder.

SDwil · 11th May 2020, 21:13

Thanks - will have a look in the morning and post what I find.

trikey · 11th May 2020, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDwil

Thanks - will have a look in the morning and post what I find.

If it turns out to be the master cylinder plastic loop that's failed, don't change it until you have read the how to on here as its far simpler once you know the shortcuts

DMGRS · 14th May 2020, 14:23

If the clutch goes rock hard, this is usually the quick release connector popping apart - a good garage will usually be able to cut the connector out and join the pipework manually in about 15 minutes.

I'd start there, if the Master does turn out to be the issue we have them here:
https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/gen...d2f6f89b&_ss=r

SDwil · 16th May 2020, 10:09

Thanks for all the replies. Unfortunately I’m struggling to post any images it seems.

Latest is I’ve got it booked in on Thursday to be looked at. I may post in the forum to see if anyone is or knows of a mechanic around the Wirral that could maybe come out and have a look.

Thanks

11th May 2020, 15:54	#1
SDwil Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Wirral Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	MG ZT-T clutch trouble! Hi, I’m new to the forum and bought my ZT-T a few months ago. It’s the 115bhp Diesel model and I’ve done a few thousand miles without any problems. I’ve just got back in the car and the clutch won’t depress. With some force it’s depressed to the floor but now there is no resistance. I say no resistance but there is slightly for the first few inches of travel. I’m currently stuck in St Helens and live In Wirral. Will see what the AA say but thought everyone’s knowledge here would be a good place to start. Thanks in advance Dave

11th May 2020, 15:59	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Could be as simple as adodgy connector to the slave cylinder or in worst case the slave could have failed. Either way not the end of the world, get a proper diagnosis and go from there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..

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DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	If the clutch goes rock hard, this is usually the quick release connector popping apart - a good garage will usually be able to cut the connector out and join the pipework manually in about 15 minutes. I'd start there, if the Master does turn out to be the issue we have them here: https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/gen...d2f6f89b&_ss=r __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

11th May 2020, 16:10	#3
SDwil Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Wirral Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Hope so - I’m by no means a mechanic and with no where open at the minute it’s a bit of a pain especially getting in to work. Thanks for the reply

11th May 2020, 17:37	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	if you don't have an undertray look under the car, is there signs of a fluid leak? Can you remove the master cylinder cap and the rubber under it and check how much fluid if any you have in it, there wont be a lot at the best of times macafee2

11th May 2020, 19:06	#5
SDwil Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Wirral Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	So eventually got a tow home. The AA guy had a look and said the link has snapped? I’d imagine that happened when I applied pressure when the clutch was stuck in the up position. He seems to think it would be a gearbox out job but he only had the briefest of looks. I guess nothing is going to happen until a garage is open locally. Thanks for the replies.

11th May 2020, 21:13	#7
SDwil Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Wirral Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Thanks - will have a look in the morning and post what I find.

16th May 2020, 10:09	#10
SDwil Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Wirral Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Thanks for all the replies. Unfortunately I’m struggling to post any images it seems. Latest is I’ve got it booked in on Thursday to be looked at. I may post in the forum to see if anyone is or knows of a mechanic around the Wirral that could maybe come out and have a look. Thanks