Clutch - coming to the end of my tether

mgj11 · 7th June 2022, 18:53

clutch when last august, replace pressure plate master and slave, all was ok until about a month ago (10,000 miles)
I went to put the car in reverse, I heard a very faint pop, then no clutch at all.
I’ve replaced the pressure plate, slave cylinder and master, everything torqued up correctly, bled with pressure bleeder, pedal not solid but ok (as previously when it worked). When I put it in gear and lift pedal, I just get a grinding sound and no movement. Re-bled but the same.

Can anyone suggest where i’m going wrong, before it goes for scrap
Any help grateful received.

Lee T · 7th June 2022, 19:23

That happened to a mk2 Escort I had. The friction plate had seperated into 2 parts. Might be worth checking the gear cables are properly secure before removing the box again, just incase. Don't let it beat you into scrapping it, though we've all thought it at times.

mgj11 · 7th June 2022, 20:21

I’ve checked cables, as a bit of a last resort. The gearbox has be off 3 times in the last 10 months. last time took the subframe off and replaced lower arms, its got a brand new metal slave cylinder that not moved the car. I don’t mind spending money on the car (spent £1000+) as I love it, but p**sed off doing the same jobs over and over again and MG Rover don’t like making things easy.

dave lincs · 8th June 2022, 06:46

Just a thought has a driveshaft popped out that is not unknown

COLVERT · 8th June 2022, 12:35

As above post.---Drive shaft.---Try not to grind too much off the splines before you re-fit it.---

bsafly · 8th June 2022, 16:29

Well worth checking that a driveshaft hasn’t popped out of the gearbox (probably n/s), especially as the ‘box has been off a few times.

COLVERT · 8th June 2022, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsafly

Well worth checking that a driveshaft hasn’t popped out of the gearbox (probably n/s), especially as the ‘box has been off a few times.

I guess you didn't read posts 4 and 5.----

Number 6 · 8th June 2022, 22:15

Had this happen to a 2.0 petrol of a friend of mine, N/S drive shaft just popped for no reason..Popped it back in made sure it was locked in and all was fine..

bsafly · 9th June 2022, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLVERT

I guess you didn't read posts 4 and 5.----

Yes I had, I was pointing out it is most likely to be the nearside driveshaft joint that has popped out.

mgj11 · 12th June 2022, 09:35

Thanks for the replies, I've been away so will be check when I get back. will it be very obvious that its popped out?

7th June 2022, 18:53	#1
mgj11 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Thetford Posts: 35 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Clutch - coming to the end of my tether clutch when last august, replace pressure plate master and slave, all was ok until about a month ago (10,000 miles) I went to put the car in reverse, I heard a very faint pop, then no clutch at all. I’ve replaced the pressure plate, slave cylinder and master, everything torqued up correctly, bled with pressure bleeder, pedal not solid but ok (as previously when it worked). When I put it in gear and lift pedal, I just get a grinding sound and no movement. Re-bled but the same. Can anyone suggest where i’m going wrong, before it goes for scrap Any help grateful received. __________________ So far, retro fitted cruise control, MG7 climate controls, Android head unit, Leather electric seats fitted, 12v socket in chubby, Shark fin with DAB, FM & GPS, auto dimming rear view mirror, power-fold mirrors & Audi style side repeaters .

7th June 2022, 19:23	#2
Lee T Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 848 Thanks: 180 Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts	That happened to a mk2 Escort I had. The friction plate had seperated into 2 parts. Might be worth checking the gear cables are properly secure before removing the box again, just incase. Don't let it beat you into scrapping it, though we've all thought it at times. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th June 2022, 20:21	#3
mgj11 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Thetford Posts: 35 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I’ve checked cables, as a bit of a last resort. The gearbox has be off 3 times in the last 10 months. last time took the subframe off and replaced lower arms, its got a brand new metal slave cylinder that not moved the car. I don’t mind spending money on the car (spent £1000+) as I love it, but p**sed off doing the same jobs over and over again and MG Rover don’t like making things easy. __________________ So far, retro fitted cruise control, MG7 climate controls, Android head unit, Leather electric seats fitted, 12v socket in chubby, Shark fin with DAB, FM & GPS, auto dimming rear view mirror, power-fold mirrors & Audi style side repeaters .

8th June 2022, 16:29	#6
bsafly Just going about! Rover 75 CDTi Connie SE Tourer starlight silver and serpents. MG ZT-T 190+ in Raven Black. Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Great Leighs Posts: 468 Thanks: 626 Thanked 167 Times in 110 Posts	Well worth checking that a driveshaft hasn’t popped out of the gearbox (probably n/s), especially as the ‘box has been off a few times. __________________

8th June 2022, 22:15	#8
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Had this happen to a 2.0 petrol of a friend of mine, N/S drive shaft just popped for no reason..Popped it back in made sure it was locked in and all was fine.. __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

8th June 2022, 06:46	#4
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,409 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	Just a thought has a driveshaft popped out that is not unknown

8th June 2022, 12:35	#5
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	As above post.---Drive shaft.---Try not to grind too much off the splines before you re-fit it.---

12th June 2022, 09:35	#10
mgj11 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Thetford Posts: 35 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the replies, I've been away so will be check when I get back. will it be very obvious that its popped out? __________________ So far, retro fitted cruise control, MG7 climate controls, Android head unit, Leather electric seats fitted, 12v socket in chubby, Shark fin with DAB, FM & GPS, auto dimming rear view mirror, power-fold mirrors & Audi style side repeaters .

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