Transmission not engaging Gear?
Discussion
Been speaking with Martin at TVR Parts Ltd, he reckons they sold approx 20 sets of the faulty (Helix QA recognised problem) plates to customers before they realised there was a problem.
Martin has been great in explaining and talking about it although both TVR Parts Ltd and Helix have failed (in my opinion) in highlighting and informing potential customers of this 'bad batch', could have been handled a bit better I think.
Terry from Helix on the other hand has yet to return my phone call or reply to my email when queried on labour compensation... yet anyway!
Will keep you all posted.
Martin has been great in explaining and talking about it although both TVR Parts Ltd and Helix have failed (in my opinion) in highlighting and informing potential customers of this 'bad batch', could have been handled a bit better I think.
Terry from Helix on the other hand has yet to return my phone call or reply to my email when queried on labour compensation... yet anyway!
Will keep you all posted.
Update fellas...
Finally heard back from Terry at Helix confirming he'd negotiate compensation for my 18hrs original wasted labour after being supplied wrong-sized clutch plates in a bad batch, so that's a plus.
'Correct' plates arrived last week from Helix via TVR Parts finally and I can confirm the new plates issued measured up on the Vernier’s at ~7.2mm thickness versus the wrong-sized plates which measured ~8.3mm (a combined ~2.2mm too thick).
It was also good to see the newly supplied plates were labelled “Gearbox Side” and “Flywheel Side” – unlike the 8.3mm plates.
However after 13hrs labour on the job yesterday and with everything re-assembled, I am disappointed to report back that the problem has not been resolved – Cannot engage any gear with the engine running and pressing the clutch.
Have tried the clutch pedal pin in both positions (extended and reduced pedal travel) with no success.
Continuing to try and diagnose again today.
Anyones recommendation would be greatly appreciated before I seriously consider torching this thing!
Does anyone have a Helix Clutch design or assembly drawing?
Pics to follow...
Finally heard back from Terry at Helix confirming he'd negotiate compensation for my 18hrs original wasted labour after being supplied wrong-sized clutch plates in a bad batch, so that's a plus.
'Correct' plates arrived last week from Helix via TVR Parts finally and I can confirm the new plates issued measured up on the Vernier’s at ~7.2mm thickness versus the wrong-sized plates which measured ~8.3mm (a combined ~2.2mm too thick).
It was also good to see the newly supplied plates were labelled “Gearbox Side” and “Flywheel Side” – unlike the 8.3mm plates.
However after 13hrs labour on the job yesterday and with everything re-assembled, I am disappointed to report back that the problem has not been resolved – Cannot engage any gear with the engine running and pressing the clutch.
Have tried the clutch pedal pin in both positions (extended and reduced pedal travel) with no success.
Continuing to try and diagnose again today.
Anyones recommendation would be greatly appreciated before I seriously consider torching this thing!
Does anyone have a Helix Clutch design or assembly drawing?
Pics to follow...
Sure, pedal feels great once bled.
5 days now of stripping this thing down and re-assembling now with no joy. Several calls made to both Helix and TVR Parts...
Helix are saying their only components are the plates and the rest of the actual clutch assembly and that I now have the correct sized plates - effectively point the blame back to the rest of the TVR Parts supplied parts (flywheel, bearings, etc).
TVR Parts are saying there was a problem with their lightened flywheel but that's all good now and are not really giving any more advice.
Neither supplier can produce full clutch assembly drawings or details when requested.
5 days now of stripping this thing down and re-assembling now with no joy. Several calls made to both Helix and TVR Parts...
Helix are saying their only components are the plates and the rest of the actual clutch assembly and that I now have the correct sized plates - effectively point the blame back to the rest of the TVR Parts supplied parts (flywheel, bearings, etc).
TVR Parts are saying there was a problem with their lightened flywheel but that's all good now and are not really giving any more advice.
Neither supplier can produce full clutch assembly drawings or details when requested.
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