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Author: Subject: tintop clutch issue
sdh2903

posted on 7/6/14 at 01:41 PM Reply With Quote
tintop clutch issue

My stepsons 1.2 corsa twinport clutch is playing up. I've not been to see the car yet so looking for some suggestions.

Its a hydraulic clutch setup. the car wont go into gear with engine running, put car into gear and start and with clutch pedal on the floor the car will move so its not disengaging. My first thought was the clutch plate fingers, or should I be looking at the hydraulics?

Cheers
Steve

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19sac65

posted on 7/6/14 at 02:12 PM Reply With Quote
If the pedal is floppy with no pressure then the chances are its the concentric slave cylinder
Check the reservoir level and see if its low
Check underneath where the gearbox and engine join and see if its wet there - youll be able to smell it if its brake fluid

[Edited on 7/6/14 by 19sac65]

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sdh2903

posted on 7/6/14 at 02:43 PM Reply With Quote
pedal pressure is fine and no evidence of any leaks yet
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19sac65

posted on 7/6/14 at 03:25 PM Reply With Quote
the chances are its broken up then - usually springs in the drive plate
Bits get stuck between the flywheel and the clutch and stop it releasing

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adithorp

posted on 7/6/14 at 09:09 PM Reply With Quote
Worn fingers, cracked pressure plate or collapsed release bearing. My money would be on No3 but they all mean g/box off and new clutch.





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sdh2903

posted on 7/6/14 at 09:35 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers guys.

Adi, any idea of hours a garage would charge in labour for a clutch and slave cylinder replacement?

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adithorp

posted on 7/6/14 at 10:07 PM Reply With Quote
3 1/2 to 4 depending how many coffees I've had. Not got auto-data on this computer to give the official time.





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