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I think i'm ready for a clutch.
Got in the car tonight and couldn't get it in gear. When I switch off the engine, I can then get it in gear.., but if I then start the car in gear,with the clutch pedal depressed it jumps as though I'm not using the pedal. Any ideas, or does it look bad.
Clutch fluid is at the top.Can't see any leaks.
Got in the car tonight and couldn't get it in gear. When I switch off the engine, I can then get it in gear.., but if I then start the car in gear,with the clutch pedal depressed it jumps as though I'm not using the pedal. Any ideas, or does it look bad.
Clutch fluid is at the top.Can't see any leaks.
Thanks for the comments.
If it is the clutch that has gone (which i'm pretty sure it has), and not the master or slave cylinder, then i hope its some of the 'fingers' that have broken off. This, from the warranty angle, should/hopefully be classed as breakage, and therefore the costs partly covered.
Also, not sure if Joolz can carry out 'warranty work', or does it have to be done at a TVR main dealer? Hope he can. I'm calling to see him Monday.
If it is the clutch that has gone (which i'm pretty sure it has), and not the master or slave cylinder, then i hope its some of the 'fingers' that have broken off. This, from the warranty angle, should/hopefully be classed as breakage, and therefore the costs partly covered.
Also, not sure if Joolz can carry out 'warranty work', or does it have to be done at a TVR main dealer? Hope he can. I'm calling to see him Monday.
Hi Beemer.
I'm sure olly is right. If theres oil leakage near your clutch pedal, then its the master cylinder, which is cheap to repair. Oil on the floor is the slave, and yes, gear box out.
My problem is worse. Possible fingers gone on clutch. Thats new clutch. slave, bell housing and flywheel, as I think its the original clutch, therefore needs upgrading. This is my first nightmare since owning a TVR, and i'm probably correct in saying it wont be the last.
I'm sure olly is right. If theres oil leakage near your clutch pedal, then its the master cylinder, which is cheap to repair. Oil on the floor is the slave, and yes, gear box out.
My problem is worse. Possible fingers gone on clutch. Thats new clutch. slave, bell housing and flywheel, as I think its the original clutch, therefore needs upgrading. This is my first nightmare since owning a TVR, and i'm probably correct in saying it wont be the last.
Finally got my car back today, and it was great to be in it again.
It turned out, as one or two of you suggested, that some of the fingers had broken off the diaphram spring.
The annoying thing was though, because it was possibly still the original clutch, I needed the upgrade clutch which meant buying a new flywheel etc..
Managed to get a third of the costs paid by Warranty Holdings, and a bigger sum paid by the AA's 'parts and labour' insurance I had just added on to my breakdown cover. Therefore, its not hit my pocket as much as I orinally thought.
Thanks to all for your help.
Special thanks to Joolz for doing a great job.
It turned out, as one or two of you suggested, that some of the fingers had broken off the diaphram spring.
The annoying thing was though, because it was possibly still the original clutch, I needed the upgrade clutch which meant buying a new flywheel etc..
Managed to get a third of the costs paid by Warranty Holdings, and a bigger sum paid by the AA's 'parts and labour' insurance I had just added on to my breakdown cover. Therefore, its not hit my pocket as much as I orinally thought.
Thanks to all for your help.
Special thanks to Joolz for doing a great job.
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