Clutch has gone?

dthebuk · February 13, 2009, 05:21:06 PM

Ok basically I cant put the car in gear when the engine is running. The clutch feels normal it just doesn\'t do anything. If i turn the engine off and put the car in gear ( no need for clutch), when i turn the car the car lurches forwards.

So am i right in thinking that there could be a leak somewhere? If so, do they usually occur in a certain place? Also, any idea\'s how much this kinda thing would cost to fix, and if its a garage job or not?

this is S5 TII btw

cheers

Brett · February 13, 2009, 05:22:00 PM

Sounds like either the master or slave cylinder has had it. Is there still fluid in the reservoir?

L18M · February 13, 2009, 05:27:11 PM

No wonder u got it for 1k! Lol
Maybe sync mesh? (I hav no ideas about this kinda thing! Jus poppin ideas)
Think \'allywrx\' on here might hav spare as he breaking / broke his TII. If nt, a nice guy to chat to n pass time lol

dthebuk · February 13, 2009, 05:41:35 PM

Quote from: Brett;584247Sounds like either the master or slave cylinder has had it. Is there still fluid in the reservoir?

yup its between the min and max?

what next ?

urgh its so anoying i had been driving for ages waiting for a chance to floor it, finally get a chance, then after second gear it just wouldn\'t go into 3rd

dthebuk · February 13, 2009, 06:16:05 PM

actually, how do you check if there is a problem with the master cylinder? or the slave cylinder even? Problem is i don\'t know how they work to well. Bah i\'ll whip it out tomorrow and have a nosey

Prof · February 13, 2009, 06:44:18 PM

could be pilot bearing, or a bent clutch fork, or clutch release bearing.

To check to see if the clutch fork is being operated - get someone to press the clutch pedal whilst you look at the slave cylinder on top of the gearbox. It should operate in and out and move the top of the clutch fork. If that\'s moving, then the problem isn\'t likely to be Master/slave cylinders - but possibly any of the above items.

dthebuk · February 13, 2009, 06:46:55 PM

okey doke. thanks for that prof

Looks like ive got a fun filled valentines day planned

Paul-Tll · February 13, 2009, 07:15:20 PM

If it makes any difference you have a Centreforce uprated clutch.
Slave cylinder first bet?

As Below..
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dthebuk · February 13, 2009, 10:00:11 PM

Quote from: Paul-Tll;584314If it makes any difference you have a Centreforce uprated clutch.
Slave cylinder first bet?

As Below..
P.

awesome!, was that changed before 50k miles? thats when it got a new one.

yea that and the master, havn\'t had a chance to look at it all though.

as sad as it may be, the cars feels like its completly different to when you would have owned it. The shocks are pretty much dead making it feel so wrong, even in comparison to my egi which has nakered shocks!!

anyway, do you have any more pics? pretty interested to see whats happened to the car

Paul-Tll · February 13, 2009, 10:15:50 PM

If I remember Clutch at 50k and rebuild at 59500 give or take, will sort some pics. what milage is it on now? think it was about 67K when i sold it. Did you get much history with the car there \'was\' stacks.
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TiddlesRX7 · February 13, 2009, 10:17:10 PM

I think it\'ll be the slave cylinder. Do like Prof says, get someone to operate the clutch whilst you look at the slave cylinder. It\'s on the passenger side top of the gear box. You can just and so see it from under the bonnet (you may need a torch though). They are easy enough to change, just 2 bolts holding it on 13mm spanner iirc and the hose that runs along the bulk head. This is also prone to leaking so check that too. Oh and its as gooder time as any to replace the hose for a nice braided one if your feeling flush!

dthebuk · February 14, 2009, 12:31:32 PM

Quote from: Paul-Tll;584357If I remember Clutch at 50k and rebuild at 59500 give or take, will sort some pics. what milage is it on now? think it was about 67K when i sold it. Did you get much history with the car there \'was\' stacks.
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its on 89k now. The last owner had it garaged for ages. Did you get it rebuilt at RX motors? it had the most shocking receipt ever. Er it had a bit of history.
All fits in a clear plastic wallet though and it doesn\'t date back that far.

did you have the clifford put on the car? its got to be the most anoying alarm ive ever whitnessed :spank

dthebuk · February 14, 2009, 12:32:59 PM

Quote from: TiddlesRX7;584358I think it\'ll be the slave cylinder. Do like Prof says, get someone to operate the clutch whilst you look at the slave cylinder. It\'s on the passenger side top of the gear box. You can just and so see it from under the bonnet (you may need a torch though). They are easy enough to change, just 2 bolts holding it on 13mm spanner iirc and the hose that runs along the bulk head. This is also prone to leaking so check that too. Oh and its as gooder time as any to replace the hose for a nice braided one if your feeling flush!

haha awesome, did you come to this conclusion because it doesn\'t seem like the master cylinder is leaking? Hmm i shall have a look into spangly parts. IM guess braided lines are less prone to leaking?

grinder · February 14, 2009, 12:53:51 PM

yeah the braided line wont split with age - there is a write up somewhere about how to do it

dthebuk · February 14, 2009, 01:11:24 PM

right, its not the slave cylinder, that works fine. The master cylinder has slightly more than the max fluid in it. Sounds like its getting pricey eek