Clutch Gone?? - Page 2

DMGRS · 9th January 2014, 22:05

JB, remember there's now a metal Master cylinder available:
Metal Master Kit

Having suffered at the hands of the plastic Master in my old 75 (several in just a year!) and had several returned to me as faulty (all genuine Rover) it's a welcome addition to the shop.

If you do find the Slave has failed, I offer the Borg & Beck kit including everything needed for the job. Several members have fitted it with excellent results, and no failures to date.

Good luck,
Mat

75Connie · 9th January 2014, 22:28

Any signs of fluid leakage on the carpet in the driver's footwell??

You have replaced the clutch and slave cylinder- I'm sure more expert minds on here will be able to establish if you installed good stuff or a hostage to fortune..

I have a very simple view, distilled from mostly here- if the clutch needs doing, replace the slave while you've dropped everything out, and top it all out with a new master- otherwise, seal/component degradation in the older units will damage if not destroy newly installed bits 'n pieces.

Simples

DMGRS · 9th January 2014, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75Connie

Any signs of fluid leakage on the carpet in the driver's footwell??

You have replaced the clutch and slave cylinder- I'm sure more expert minds on here will be able to establish if you installed good stuff or a hostage to fortune..

I have a very simple view, distilled from mostly here- if the clutch needs doing, replace the slave while you've dropped everything out, and top it all out with a new master- otherwise, seal/component degradation in the older units will damage if not destroy newly installed bits 'n pieces.

Simples

I agree - if nothing else change the Slave and Clutch at the same time (and flush the Master out), but now the Master is £70 rather than £120, it makes it a little easier to do the whole shebang at once.

JB Tourer · 10th January 2014, 01:50

Thank you all again. I will find out the issue over the weekend and let you know. I forgot about the clutch bleed. Will start there. If I need any parts I'll give you a shout Mat. All the best, JB.

JB Tourer · 12th January 2014, 10:14

Ok. Looked at the master cylinder today, and its been leaking. Bled the system and have the peddle back and clutch working. It will need changing but will wait until the weather improves. I don't want to move my V8 outside when its raining to use the garage....... Thx again for all your help. All the best, JB

9th January 2014, 22:05	#11
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	JB, remember there's now a metal Master cylinder available: Metal Master Kit Having suffered at the hands of the plastic Master in my old 75 (several in just a year!) and had several returned to me as faulty (all genuine Rover) it's a welcome addition to the shop. If you do find the Slave has failed, I offer the Borg & Beck kit including everything needed for the job. Several members have fitted it with excellent results, and no failures to date. Good luck, Mat __________________ 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

10th January 2014, 01:50	#14
JB Tourer Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer, MG ZT-T V8, MG ZTV8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Osyth, Essex Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 13 Posts	Clutch Thank you all again. I will find out the issue over the weekend and let you know. I forgot about the clutch bleed. Will start there. If I need any parts I'll give you a shout Mat. All the best, JB. Last edited by JB Tourer; 10th January 2014 at 01:55..

12th January 2014, 10:14	#15
JB Tourer Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer, MG ZT-T V8, MG ZTV8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Osyth, Essex Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 13 Posts	Clutch Ok. Looked at the master cylinder today, and its been leaking. Bled the system and have the peddle back and clutch working. It will need changing but will wait until the weather improves. I don't want to move my V8 outside when its raining to use the garage....... Thx again for all your help. All the best, JB

9th January 2014, 22:28	#12
75Connie Gets stuck in R75 Connoisseur CDT (116PS) Saloon Auto; R75 Connoisseur CDT (116PS) Tourer Manual Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Athlone, Ireland Posts: 581 Thanks: 91 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	Any signs of fluid leakage on the carpet in the driver's footwell?? You have replaced the clutch and slave cylinder- I'm sure more expert minds on here will be able to establish if you installed good stuff or a hostage to fortune.. I have a very simple view, distilled from mostly here- if the clutch needs doing, replace the slave while you've dropped everything out, and top it all out with a new master- otherwise, seal/component degradation in the older units will damage if not destroy newly installed bits 'n pieces. Simples