Sudden clutch failure

Sudden clutch failure

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MethylatedSpirit

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137 months

Wednesday 22nd July 2015
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After having the engine out since the clip holding the pushrod had snapped, new clutch slave cylinder , retaining clip and clutch fork.., all was fine for 100 miles.

Then bam! Suddenly clutch right to the floor, no pressure at all and a trail of clutch fluid on the road.

Clutch fluid pouring onto the floor through the hole in the bell housing.


Surely if it was the seal, it would be a gradual leak? something makes me think it's more serious?

Edited by MethylatedSpirit on Thursday 23 July 13:21

MethylatedSpirit

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137 months

Thursday 23rd July 2015
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Piston completely blown out the cylinder.

Anyone got any ideas what would cause it?

MethylatedSpirit

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137 months

Thursday 23rd July 2015
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Release arm seems fine.

MethylatedSpirit

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137 months

Thursday 23rd July 2015
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Found the problem....

Thrust bearing has sheared into two pieces. yikes

MethylatedSpirit

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137 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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AA have accepted my claim under the parts and labour cover.

They are paying £465 towards the repair. They already paid out £465 last month for the car hehe



Don't have the tools or time to be removing engines, so this takes 90% of the bite away from it.

Besides, it;s raining all summer here. Boo!

MethylatedSpirit

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137 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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£120

£80 after quidco cashback.