Judder continued... Loss of clutch fluid

Mdan · 22nd January 2015, 10:41

Ok do I have now changed the master as it was leaking still have a loss of fluid topping it up every two weeks no leaks in the pipework at all so is it my solace leaking after just 35k. Could this be causing judder by contaminating my clutch as judder goes after been driven. If I try pull away in 3rd with revs high then pull away the judder is minimal. Car had done 140k but only about 35k on clutch kit do I also need to change flywheel as it's expensive so id rather not. Thanks

Greeners · 22nd January 2015, 10:42

Get Andy Willi on the case, not much he doesn't know about these clutches

p11dge · 22nd January 2015, 17:16

Worth checking the lower and top engine mount I had the judder when i pulled away and also when coming down through the gears to a junction, my top mount was apsolutly nackard soon as i replaced it no more judder

Mdan · 24th January 2015, 17:39

I have checked mounts hardly any play at all and loosing fluid so think problem is more intense

FrenchMike · 24th January 2015, 19:06

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Originally Posted by Mdan

I have checked mounts hardly any play at all and loosing fluid so think problem is more intense

Hi, Have you found the leak ?

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Mike

Mdan · 24th January 2015, 20:40

Nope master changed pipework changed no leaks must be in the box haven't had it off yet

Pagnol · 24th January 2015, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Mdan

Nope master changed pipework changed no leaks must be in the box haven't had it off yet

Have you looked to see if there's fluid leaking out of the joint where the engine meets the gearbox? Or the bleed nipple...

Gazmo65 · 25th January 2015, 10:40

I have to keep my master cylinder topped up as the slave is leaking and i need to do the clutch as this is juddering really badly like you are describing, I put it down to contamination from all the leaking fluid from the slave.

22nd January 2015, 10:41	#1
Mdan Gets stuck in mg zt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: northampton Posts: 552 Thanks: 48 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts	Judder continued... Loss of clutch fluid Ok do I have now changed the master as it was leaking still have a loss of fluid topping it up every two weeks no leaks in the pipework at all so is it my solace leaking after just 35k. Could this be causing judder by contaminating my clutch as judder goes after been driven. If I try pull away in 3rd with revs high then pull away the judder is minimal. Car had done 140k but only about 35k on clutch kit do I also need to change flywheel as it's expensive so id rather not. Thanks

22nd January 2015, 10:42	#2
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22nd January 2015, 17:16	#3
p11dge Regular poster MG ZT CDTI+ X-power 135 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: lincolnshire Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 8 Posts	Worth checking the lower and top engine mount I had the judder when i pulled away and also when coming down through the gears to a junction, my top mount was apsolutly nackard soon as i replaced it no more judder __________________ Just when things are going well !! Mods so far : 160 map, decat, synergy 2, manual boost controller, silicone and aliminum boost hose, bigger underbonnet fuel pump, projector headlights, full sports eletric and heated leather seats, android tablet install and refurbished anthracite Grey grid spokes

24th January 2015, 17:39	#4
Mdan Gets stuck in mg zt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: northampton Posts: 552 Thanks: 48 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts	I have checked mounts hardly any play at all and loosing fluid so think problem is more intense

24th January 2015, 20:40	#6
Mdan Gets stuck in mg zt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: northampton Posts: 552 Thanks: 48 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts	Nope master changed pipework changed no leaks must be in the box haven't had it off yet

25th January 2015, 10:40	#8
Gazmo65 Loves to post Volvo S80 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 268 Thanks: 11 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	I have to keep my master cylinder topped up as the slave is leaking and i need to do the clutch as this is juddering really badly like you are describing, I put it down to contamination from all the leaking fluid from the slave.