Er anybody help.

 

Gear select OK till switch engine on the....

Can't get into any gear...

Embarassing eh...

Have to switch off stick it in first then start it with a jump !

 

Clutch then ?

Yep, clutch isn't disengaging. Is there any resistance in the pedal when you press it? Is there any fluid in the clutch master cylinder reservoir?

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy

I will have a look at both at me lunch time....

 

I have had the car...1 week....is this what its going to be like all the time ?

Hmmm I'd say you maybe have a leaking clutch master/slave cylinder and thats why the person sold the car. Not a bad job to replace either though. Check the fluid level first and we'll go from there... ;)

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy

Cheers

 

So I am trying to check the fluid level.

eerm Where am I supposed to be looking ?

 

Seems plenty of ressistance on depression.

 

Car was imported Early Jun and bought straight from the dealer.

 

Sorry about my low level of knowledge I an just a begining.

 

Chris

No worries. If you look on the drivers side in the engine bay, just in front of the passenger compartment bulkhead, there are 2 fluid reservoirs, one for the brake master cylinder and one for the clutch master cylinder. The one for the clutch is the smaller of the two, has a black cap, and is closer to the middle of the car. Make sure this is full of fluid - if not then there's your answer ;)

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy

Cheers

 

I sussed it out just after I sent the mail.

 

However.....its full.

 

So still the problem.

 

Gearshifts OK without engine running.

Start in neutral runs but can't engage any gear.

Turn off

 

Shift to 1st, Starts with a lurch but can't change gear.

 

Crawling home in 1st ! I will have to wait till it gets dark !!

 

?

Right, now you need to check if the slave cylinder is opening the clutch when you press the pedal. If you look under the car, on the drivers side, at the front of the gearbox, next to the starter, you can see the slave cylinder and clutch arm. Make sure that when you press the pedal, the arm moves - it should move ~3cm. If not then either the system needs bleeding due to air in the system, or you have a knackered master/slave cylinder. How far do you have to press the clutch pedal before you feel any resistance - it may just need adjusting.

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy

Cheers Andy,

 

Dark now so I could sneak home !

Just kiddin,

 

I have waited 12 years to get this car, new baby forces purchase !

ie - 3rd Child arrival mean Micra Changes to MPV (Well a Tino).

So me Primera is no needed I tells our lass and I can cut the monthly costs by opting for a Zed !!.

 

Dee what yee what says she yee always dee.

So I used as much info from here as I could and bought a Jap Import TT Manual

 

Wor lass face wasn't ower clever when I limped home the night.

But its me thats gan e have tee get my pushbike out...if somebody buys the Primera...

 

Anyway I will get the car up on ramps and have a look at the clutch master/salve cylinder. I need to sort it and improve the credibility that me motor will actually run she said something about selling it !!!!!

 

I will let you know final diagnosis and cure.

 

Cheers

 

Chris

 

oh sorry that should be CheerZ.

ere's an update.

 

Clutch nackered ..strip down and its a aftermarked racing clutch with a lightened flywheel ! so the stock clutch does'nt fit the flywheel = new flywheel an all =+£££.

 

Cant find owt on the clutch or flywheel about the make?

Its a fresh import so probably no luck in finding a clutch to match my unkown flywheel !

 

So looks like standard flywheel to match my clutch.

 

I am thinking of chroming the bits that come out of my Zed and mounting them on the garage wall in some sort of justify the cost gamble.....

 

am I losing it.....certainly losing a bit of wonga...

 

mind I have learnt a load about gearbox & flywheels in one week whilst i have been in the off road club..

 

Swarfega rules..my gaffa is strugglig to understand what is happening to my grubby hands kind of a reverse MJ...

 

Defo lost the plot now...........TT for Me Z he he now got nee mon ee.

 

Ginja Ninja

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make sure you get the flywheel done properly! :eek: ;)

Originally posted by Clarkey

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make sure you get the flywheel done properly! :eek: ;)

 

Cheers Clarkey I will now ensure its a stock clutch and flywheel complete with 8 New Bolts (they are six quid a go!) but I am not re-using the old ones now!

 

The Flwheel that is in is strange I will post a picture when its out..chromed ....and now I have decided to hang it on the wall in me living room...that should please er in doors even more.

 

Cheers

Ginja

if it was an aftermarket racing clutch could you not find somewhere to put the meat back on it so to speak ie the friction pads?

 

I think you can do that anyway, that or I'm talking out of my arse :D