My mate has got the clutch out today, and said the clutch plate is worn but not too bad that it should slip, will be putting a new one in anyway but any other suggestions why its slipping, he did say the fly wheel needs skiming but clutch was fine when i drove in back from scotland. just started slipping after getting stuck in reverse one day.

 

cheers mark

Slipping can be caused by the worn flywheel or the clutch pedal been over adjusted, or the master cylinder not return valve not allowing fluid to flow back hence keeping the clutch depressed a little, more over the stuck in reverse bit is a concern its normally caused by a broken detent spring inside the top section of the box, would be a good idea to check it out whilst the box is down, would be a pain for it to be a problem later, especially as the parts are pennies.

 

When the new clutch is fitted check the pedal adjustment, oh and skimming the flywheel flat will remove the plate boss section and reduce the clutch pressure and its ability to grip as much, most likely not noticable with a new clutch and standard boost but a little later with some extra boost it will show out, if the flywheel is that bad consider fitting a new one.

 

Jeff

Thanks for the advice, Jeff do i need to open the box to look at this spring, it has only happened the once upto now anyway? my mate also said the friction plate looks like an uprated one but the pressure plate looks standard would this cause a problem like said drove fine for over 200 miles lol.

 

jeff when you open for business again monday morning, as I want a clutch, and crank seal?

 

will have alook at the fly wheel tonight when he drops it off, but a new one will cost me a fortune :-(

 

cheers Mark

Thanks for the advice, Jeff do i need to open the box to look at this spring, it has only happened the once upto now anyway? my mate also said the friction plate looks like an uprated one but the pressure plate looks standard would this cause a problem like said drove fine for over 200 miles lol.

 

jeff when you open for business again monday morning, as I want a clutch, and crank seal?

 

will have alook at the fly wheel tonight when he drops it off, but a new one will cost me a fortune :-(

 

cheers Mark

 

The gearbox has an inspection panel on the top its just in there.

 

Mixing upgraded and standard clutch parts can cause issues but without seeing it I cannot say for sure, any chance of some pics?

 

Open Monday first thing, have seals etc in stock, do you know which clutch you want, 25% upgrade or puck clutch?

 

Jeff TT

 

 

Edited July 9, 201114 yr by JeffTT

Hi, for my plans the 25% one will do the job Jeff.

 

Cheers Mark:-)