Advice on slave cylinder replacement please

leem · 29th July 2015, 11:44

Hi this is my first attempt at posting.
My clutch peddle has gone to the floor.After checking the master cylinder and finding no leaks I topped up the reservoir and bled the system. I managed to get the 45 miles to work and it went again.I re-filled the reservoir dropped the under shield and pumped the clutch and found oil dripping off the bell housing so I'm sure the slave cylinder has gone. My question is it advisable to change the clutch at the same time as the slave. The car is an 04 facelift cdti.Any advice will be much appreciated. Also does anyone know of a reliable garage that could replace this in the Portsmouth are.thanks

PaulPJ · 29th July 2015, 11:56

Hi, if the slave has gone you should get the clutch replaced as well as the clutch may become contaminated with fluid and besides it's not a quick job and you don't want to have to do it twice. I cannot recommend a garage I'm afraid. HTH

cb750chris · 29th July 2015, 11:58

Hi Mark,
Yes, I you will probably need to change your clutch plate as well, as yours is probably contaminated with fluid.
As the gearbox has to come off to change the slave you might as well change the clutch plate anyway, as the cost of labour to do the job is high compared to the cost of the clutch anyway.
I can't recommend a local garage, but give Andy Willi a PM, and he may be able to sort you out - he gave me a quote that was far better than local garages..
Chris

DMGRS · 29th July 2015, 12:33

It's important to use good-quality parts when doing this job - if a garage fits a cheaper replacement you'll likely be back to square one in the not-so-distant future.

If you can find a local 'friendly mechanic' that's happy fitting your parts, we have a variety of carefully chosen Slave and Clutch Kits for the 75 here - just pick your engine type:
CDTi Clutch Kit
1.8 Non-Turbo Clutch Kit
2.0 V6 Clutch Kit
1.8T / 2.5 V6 Clutch Kit

Good luck, whichever route you take.

leem · 30th July 2015, 09:44

Thanks to all for your replies
Ian looking into getting the parts and my local garage that I have been using for 20 years are going to fit it. I will update the post when the work is done thanks again to all

DMGRS · 30th July 2015, 18:22

Good stuff - just pick a good kit. It gets expensive otherwise.

29th July 2015, 11:44	#1
leem Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: GOSPORT Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Advice on slave cylinder replacement please Hi this is my first attempt at posting. My clutch peddle has gone to the floor.After checking the master cylinder and finding no leaks I topped up the reservoir and bled the system. I managed to get the 45 miles to work and it went again.I re-filled the reservoir dropped the under shield and pumped the clutch and found oil dripping off the bell housing so I'm sure the slave cylinder has gone. My question is it advisable to change the clutch at the same time as the slave. The car is an 04 facelift cdti.Any advice will be much appreciated. Also does anyone know of a reliable garage that could replace this in the Portsmouth are.thanks

29th July 2015, 11:56	#2
PaulPJ Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 Manual Facelift CDTi Contemporary in Starlight Silver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Forest - Hampshire Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 91 Thanked 42 Times in 42 Posts	Hi, if the slave has gone you should get the clutch replaced as well as the clutch may become contaminated with fluid and besides it's not a quick job and you don't want to have to do it twice. I cannot recommend a garage I'm afraid. HTH __________________ Regards Paul Member 550

29th July 2015, 11:58	#3
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	Hi Mark, Yes, I you will probably need to change your clutch plate as well, as yours is probably contaminated with fluid. As the gearbox has to come off to change the slave you might as well change the clutch plate anyway, as the cost of labour to do the job is high compared to the cost of the clutch anyway. I can't recommend a local garage, but give Andy Willi a PM, and he may be able to sort you out - he gave me a quote that was far better than local garages.. Chris __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.

29th July 2015, 12:33	#4
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,321 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	It's important to use good-quality parts when doing this job - if a garage fits a cheaper replacement you'll likely be back to square one in the not-so-distant future. If you can find a local 'friendly mechanic' that's happy fitting your parts, we have a variety of carefully chosen Slave and Clutch Kits for the 75 here - just pick your engine type: CDTi Clutch Kit 1.8 Non-Turbo Clutch Kit 2.0 V6 Clutch Kit 1.8T / 2.5 V6 Clutch Kit Good luck, whichever route you take. __________________ 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

30th July 2015, 09:44	#5
leem Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: GOSPORT Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Thanks Thanks to all for your replies Ian looking into getting the parts and my local garage that I have been using for 20 years are going to fit it. I will update the post when the work is done thanks again to all

30th July 2015, 18:22	#6
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,321 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Good stuff - just pick a good kit. It gets expensive otherwise. __________________ 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