Clutch oil problem?

Jay · 3rd November 2010, 16:25

I have a 75 saloon CDTi se 2004 90k. A couple of months back my cluch deteriated over a short space in time. Took it to the local mechanic. He found the clutch oil holder, located in the inside of the car, way above the clutch peddle (a trick job by all accounts but inexpensive) and topped up the oil. Clutch working again

Now I am experiencing the same thing again.

I'm sure I would have noticed oil leaking as I had my hand up the clutch peddle the other day to clip my cruise controll back into place (worked its way loose after having the cluch oil originaly topped up).
What's happening to my clutch? More oil AGAIN? Appriciate any views on this.
Jay

Greeners · 3rd November 2010, 16:33

If the clutch master cylinder has failed, you'll find a damp patch on the carpet. If not then the chances are the slave cylinder inside the gearbox is leaking.

Jay · 3rd November 2010, 16:43

Just found this quote 'Go under the bonnet & remove the plastic trim covering the brake & clutch reservoir' Is that where it is?
Thanks Greeners for your reply.

How much is that gonna cost me?

Greeners · 3rd November 2010, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay2112

Just found this quote 'Go under the bonnet & remove the plastic trim covering the brake & clutch reservoir' Is that where it is?
Thanks Greeners for your reply.

How much is that gonna cost me

Brake MC is under the bonnet, Clutch is inside the car on top of the clutch pedal.

(White cap is the resovoir)

As to cost....depends what's wrong

Jay · 3rd November 2010, 16:54

Thanks for pic. No dampness in foot well or oil stains where I park. Would there be oil stains if the slave cylinder was leaking?

Greeners · 3rd November 2010, 16:59

Look around the gearbox where it bolts to the engine....you may find a damp patch.

Jay · 3rd November 2010, 17:16

Thanks again Greeners.
can I just ask, how much approx if the slave cylinder has gone and how much approx if the master cylinder has gone. Thanks for your knowledge.
Jay

T-Cut · 3rd November 2010, 22:29

Hydraulic fluid leaking from a faulty slave unit will be found dripping from a small hole in the lowest part of the bell housing which surrounds the clutch and is bolted to the gearbox. Replacing the slave is one of the more expensive jobs on these cars. Some report up to £1000 some around £500. It depends on who does it.
Whoever does the job, they should fit the Freelander diesel slave unit. This is much more robust than the original and costs half the price. It fits all 75 and ZT variants. The complete clutch system should also be renewed because of the amount of dismantling involved. By the time the slave has failed, the master will be well worn, so that also should be replaced.

TC

chris_h · 4th November 2010, 19:49

I had exactly the same symptons. It was the slave cylinder that had gone. It means removing the gearbox to get at it. So you may as well change the clutch at the same time. I got mine done by A1 clutches of Tipton, Birmingham - Great place. It cost me 329.00 a few months ago, I think it is about 350.00 Now. I had quotes of up to 1300.00 which included the DMF which I did not need changing.

Jay · 4th November 2010, 20:47

Thanks for the price guides. At least I know I wasn't alone, scratching my head

3rd November 2010, 16:25	#1
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Clutch oil problem? I have a 75 saloon CDTi se 2004 90k. A couple of months back my cluch deteriated over a short space in time. Took it to the local mechanic. He found the clutch oil holder, located in the inside of the car, way above the clutch peddle (a trick job by all accounts but inexpensive) and topped up the oil. Clutch working again Now I am experiencing the same thing again. I'm sure I would have noticed oil leaking as I had my hand up the clutch peddle the other day to clip my cruise controll back into place (worked its way loose after having the cluch oil originaly topped up). What's happening to my clutch? More oil AGAIN? Appriciate any views on this. Jay __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

3rd November 2010, 16:33	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	If the clutch master cylinder has failed, you'll find a damp patch on the carpet. If not then the chances are the slave cylinder inside the gearbox is leaking. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

3rd November 2010, 16:43	#3
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Just found this quote 'Go under the bonnet & remove the plastic trim covering the brake & clutch reservoir' Is that where it is? Thanks Greeners for your reply. How much is that gonna cost me? __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~ Last edited by Jay; 3rd November 2010 at 16:48..

3rd November 2010, 16:54	#5
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Thanks for pic. No dampness in foot well or oil stains where I park. Would there be oil stains if the slave cylinder was leaking? __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

3rd November 2010, 16:59	#6
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Look around the gearbox where it bolts to the engine....you may find a damp patch. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

3rd November 2010, 17:16	#7
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Thanks again Greeners. can I just ask, how much approx if the slave cylinder has gone and how much approx if the master cylinder has gone. Thanks for your knowledge. Jay __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

3rd November 2010, 22:29	#8
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Hydraulic fluid leaking from a faulty slave unit will be found dripping from a small hole in the lowest part of the bell housing which surrounds the clutch and is bolted to the gearbox. Replacing the slave is one of the more expensive jobs on these cars. Some report up to £1000 some around £500. It depends on who does it. Whoever does the job, they should fit the Freelander diesel slave unit. This is much more robust than the original and costs half the price. It fits all 75 and ZT variants. The complete clutch system should also be renewed because of the amount of dismantling involved. By the time the slave has failed, the master will be well worn, so that also should be replaced. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 3rd November 2010 at 22:32..

4th November 2010, 19:49	#9
chris_h Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: liphook Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I had exactly the same symptons. It was the slave cylinder that had gone. It means removing the gearbox to get at it. So you may as well change the clutch at the same time. I got mine done by A1 clutches of Tipton, Birmingham - Great place. It cost me 329.00 a few months ago, I think it is about 350.00 Now. I had quotes of up to 1300.00 which included the DMF which I did not need changing.

4th November 2010, 20:47	#10
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	Thanks for the price guides. At least I know I wasn't alone, scratching my head __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~