Clutch Replacement

larryr123 · 30th May 2022, 11:35

Hi Guys, My clutch pedal hit the floor with no resistance yesterday after coming back from a 100 mile journey.
There was strange noise, I can't really describe and then the clutch pedal went when I was about to garage it for the night.
I have an 05 MGZT-T from new and has been a great car. It's done over 179K miles.
Contacted DMGRS and they consider it likely to be the slave cylinder as this is the most common, and they were amazed I'd lasted this long in a diesel that they think is renowned for killing clutches around the 70-80K mile mark.

I guess a complete clutch and master slave cylinder change would make most sense.
I'm in Biddenham, 4 miles west of Bedford. I used to contact Phil T4, but I understand Phil is in full time employment now.
Can anyone kindly suggest someone in the area that might tackle the job and what approx cost may be?

Regards Larry - Id did inspect the master cylinder by the pedal box from under the drivers footwell, and that was leaking, but DMGRS indicated that the failure may not be due to that alone, and the master cylinder by the foot pedal may have been weeping for some time.

MSS · 30th May 2022, 12:09

I would not say that the diesel kills clutches, it's more the case that these days there are some poor components being sold which do not last. Nevertheless, 179k is a great mileage for the original clutch.

Personally, I would have the master, slave, clutch plates and the guide tube replaced by a competent mechanic familiar with clutch changes on our cars with LuK parts and then look forward to a trouble free life of the car. In fact, this is exactly what I have now done twice now with two 75 CDTs and has worked out very well.

macafee2 · 30th May 2022, 12:36

if the master is leaking, change that, bleed the system and see what happens.

macafee2

planenut · 30th May 2022, 13:33

Get a mechanic with interest in our cars to have a look, don't rely on a telephone diagnosis, good luck.

larryr123 · 30th May 2022, 20:10

Thanks for all the replies guys. Lee Tyndall has offered his help and will be looking into what parts are needed and logistics to do it at my home.

Regards Larry

cbr1100xx · 1st June 2022, 13:52

Good man is Lee , helped me out a couple of times and knows what he's doing.

Stan

30th May 2022, 11:35	#1
larryr123 Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: larryr123 - Biddenham, Bedfordshire Posts: 224 Thanks: 27 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Clutch Replacement Hi Guys, My clutch pedal hit the floor with no resistance yesterday after coming back from a 100 mile journey. There was strange noise, I can't really describe and then the clutch pedal went when I was about to garage it for the night. I have an 05 MGZT-T from new and has been a great car. It's done over 179K miles. Contacted DMGRS and they consider it likely to be the slave cylinder as this is the most common, and they were amazed I'd lasted this long in a diesel that they think is renowned for killing clutches around the 70-80K mile mark. I guess a complete clutch and master slave cylinder change would make most sense. I'm in Biddenham, 4 miles west of Bedford. I used to contact Phil T4, but I understand Phil is in full time employment now. Can anyone kindly suggest someone in the area that might tackle the job and what approx cost may be? Regards Larry - Id did inspect the master cylinder by the pedal box from under the drivers footwell, and that was leaking, but DMGRS indicated that the failure may not be due to that alone, and the master cylinder by the foot pedal may have been weeping for some time. Last edited by larryr123; 30th May 2022 at 11:55..

30th May 2022, 12:09	#2
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	I would not say that the diesel kills clutches, it's more the case that these days there are some poor components being sold which do not last. Nevertheless, 179k is a great mileage for the original clutch. Personally, I would have the master, slave, clutch plates and the guide tube replaced by a competent mechanic familiar with clutch changes on our cars with LuK parts and then look forward to a trouble free life of the car. In fact, this is exactly what I have now done twice now with two 75 CDTs and has worked out very well. __________________ Member of the Peasant Underdog Class, Grade 1

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cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	Good man is Lee , helped me out a couple of times and knows what he's doing. Stan __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

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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 the master is leaking, change that, bleed the system and see what happens. macafee2

30th May 2022, 13:33	#4
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Get a mechanic with interest in our cars to have a look, don't rely on a telephone diagnosis, good luck.

30th May 2022, 20:10	#5
larryr123 Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: larryr123 - Biddenham, Bedfordshire Posts: 224 Thanks: 27 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Thanks for all the replies guys. Lee Tyndall has offered his help and will be looking into what parts are needed and logistics to do it at my home. Regards Larry