260 Clutch Gone - Urgent Plea For Help

Havanatopia · 22nd May 2007, 13:21

Hi Folks,

wander if anybody out there can help me..my clutch has gone on my 260 ZT-T after just 39k.

I understand the gearbox and engine block has to come out to get at it.

Can anyone recommend a mechanic/garage who genuinely knows what he is doing please.

Any ideas would be truly appreciated.

Many thanks

Rich

black olive · 22nd May 2007, 13:22

Hi, your location would be a good starting point

Havanatopia · 22nd May 2007, 13:32

South London!

Fleckers · 22nd May 2007, 15:08

South london is a very big place, it covers from Dartford alway round the M25 to beyond Wimbledon !!

give these guys a bell

I'm sure they will be able to help

mgr-service.com 01634 388999.

I have not used them but have spoken with them and they are happy to work on the V8's

cheers

Havanatopia · 22nd May 2007, 15:46

Thanks again!

well of course there are not so many people working on MG's nowadays so did not wish to narrow my options! I am just inside the M25 north of Reigate.

Keith · 22nd May 2007, 16:02

PM scooter (runs Dreadnought garage in Scotland)

He is not often here but does pop in occasionally
He will let you know exactly what does and does not need to be removed to get at the clutch and can probably recommend some one he knows that is a bit closer to you. other than that Andy and co as mentioned above will do a good job for you.

Havanatopia · 22nd May 2007, 16:20

Many thanks Keith...will phone around. I just got a price of £940 incl VAT from EMG in Epsom which is less than half the price of Pinewood in Coulsdon - both ex MGR. American Auto parts in Redhill quoted £881.00 incl VAT but such a small saving and they are not MG Mustang engined specialists.

I would add that although Pinewood are very expensive I have always had a very good service from them..not surprising some might say!!

MGR-Service....very helpful chap David is but he quoted almost same as EMG and he is farther away with no courtesy car. Might try him again in future. thanks to all, think I am sorted now.

Keith · 22nd May 2007, 16:49

I am just trying to find a thread on two sixties
There is I believe an access panel where you may be able to see what the problem is

I assume the pedal has gone to the floor I trust the master is topped up and not leaking.

Found it, no pictures though!

"On test driving may car the clutch juddered.
The dealer replaced the whole of the clutch, slave and master cylinder.
I found it still 'stiff' and finally after the car was not used over Christmas it was stiff and made screeching noise.

In desperation I opened up the fabric covering the bell housing to find quite a large inspection plate. This was removed and I found that the clutch splines were making the noise in contact with the thrust bearing/slave cylinder (it is a combined part).

A carefull spray with some silicone based lubricant has transformed the clutch pedal and made it so much smoother and better than it has ever been."

Havanatopia · 22nd May 2007, 19:33

Interesting Keith, very interesting. Thank you very much for digging this out.. I will go for a burrow tomorrow when i get the car back from inspection. I will owe you a pint or 3!

kookiemg · 22nd May 2007, 20:27

What precisely are the symptoms?
Do you have any fluid leaks from bell housing or under car/into car - ie is the master or slave cylinder leaking?
My clutch pedal went very sloppy a few months back - could not engage gears unless I stamped on the pedal multiple times...
A couple of us have suffered this - it's the master cylinder not allowing the relief hole opening (and I guess drawing in air) because of some swollen seals. I had a new master under warranty - it was a £285 job - all cured now. Unless you need a new slave..there will be no reason to get into the bell housing - I cannot believe your clutch would be worn after 39k too.

22nd May 2007, 13:21	#1
Havanatopia Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	260 Clutch Gone - Urgent Plea For Help Hi Folks, wander if anybody out there can help me..my clutch has gone on my 260 ZT-T after just 39k. I understand the gearbox and engine block has to come out to get at it. Can anyone recommend a mechanic/garage who genuinely knows what he is doing please. Any ideas would be truly appreciated. Many thanks Rich

22nd May 2007, 16:20	#7
Havanatopia Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks Keith...will phone around. I just got a price of £940 incl VAT from EMG in Epsom which is less than half the price of Pinewood in Coulsdon - both ex MGR. American Auto parts in Redhill quoted £881.00 incl VAT but such a small saving and they are not MG Mustang engined specialists. I would add that although Pinewood are very expensive I have always had a very good service from them..not surprising some might say!! MGR-Service....very helpful chap David is but he quoted almost same as EMG and he is farther away with no courtesy car. Might try him again in future. thanks to all, think I am sorted now. Last edited by Havanatopia; 22nd May 2007 at 16:31..

22nd May 2007, 20:27	#10
kookiemg Regular poster 2001 Rover 75 CDT(i) XPower Upgrade Rover Ron Conn SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What precisely are the symptoms? Do you have any fluid leaks from bell housing or under car/into car - ie is the master or slave cylinder leaking? My clutch pedal went very sloppy a few months back - could not engage gears unless I stamped on the pedal multiple times... A couple of us have suffered this - it's the master cylinder not allowing the relief hole opening (and I guess drawing in air) because of some swollen seals. I had a new master under warranty - it was a £285 job - all cured now. Unless you need a new slave..there will be no reason to get into the bell housing - I cannot believe your clutch would be worn after 39k too. __________________ http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...iecole/yay.gifThe Moonstone....Rocket (Ron) Powered R75 Weasel....Conn SE....Now Gone to a New Home

22nd May 2007, 13:22	#2
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Hi, your location would be a good starting point

22nd May 2007, 13:32	#3
Havanatopia Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	South London!

22nd May 2007, 15:08	#4
Fleckers Avid contributor MG ZT-T V8 SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: kent Posts: 204 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	South london is a very big place, it covers from Dartford alway round the M25 to beyond Wimbledon !! give these guys a bell I'm sure they will be able to help mgr-service.com 01634 388999. I have not used them but have spoken with them and they are happy to work on the V8's cheers

22nd May 2007, 15:46	#5
Havanatopia Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks again! well of course there are not so many people working on MG's nowadays so did not wish to narrow my options! I am just inside the M25 north of Reigate.

22nd May 2007, 16:02	#6
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	PM scooter (runs Dreadnought garage in Scotland) He is not often here but does pop in occasionally He will let you know exactly what does and does not need to be removed to get at the clutch and can probably recommend some one he knows that is a bit closer to you. other than that Andy and co as mentioned above will do a good job for you.

22nd May 2007, 16:49	#8
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I am just trying to find a thread on two sixties There is I believe an access panel where you may be able to see what the problem is I assume the pedal has gone to the floor I trust the master is topped up and not leaking. Found it, no pictures though! "On test driving may car the clutch juddered. The dealer replaced the whole of the clutch, slave and master cylinder. I found it still 'stiff' and finally after the car was not used over Christmas it was stiff and made screeching noise. In desperation I opened up the fabric covering the bell housing to find quite a large inspection plate. This was removed and I found that the clutch splines were making the noise in contact with the thrust bearing/slave cylinder (it is a combined part). A carefull spray with some silicone based lubricant has transformed the clutch pedal and made it so much smoother and better than it has ever been."

22nd May 2007, 19:33	#9
Havanatopia Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting Keith, very interesting. Thank you very much for digging this out.. I will go for a burrow tomorrow when i get the car back from inspection. I will owe you a pint or 3!