Possible boiled clutch?
Possible boiled clutch?
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adam quantrill

Original Poster:

11,625 posts

264 months

Wednesday 9th November 2016
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I was giving it a bit large when changing gear on the way home and the clutch started slipping and them afterwards pedal felt funny, a but like it was stuck.


Just wondering if I overheated the slave and boiled it? THe master is showing a small amount of fluid missing.

Anyone else boiled their clutch and what was it like?

It seems back to normal, after driving a few more miles and keeping it steady (well, until I had to show a biker what was what....)

Number 7

4,111 posts

284 months

Thursday 10th November 2016
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I doubt you've boiled the fluid. Is it old ? I tend to change mine every year, as it's simple to do. Look at the end of the pushrod where it connects to the pedal to check for fluid seepage, indicating master cylinder seal wear.

gmw9666

2,739 posts

222 months

Thursday 10th November 2016
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Have to change the clutch on the SEAC as massively slipping g after her 1st proper run :-(

using your 2008 and 2012 guide Adam lol

adam quantrill

Original Poster:

11,625 posts

264 months

Thursday 10th November 2016
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Well it was behaving itself this morning so let sleeping dogs lie I reckon.

Campbell

2,500 posts

305 months

Friday 11th November 2016
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Sounds like it on its way out but you never know.

adam quantrill

Original Poster:

11,625 posts

264 months

Saturday 12th November 2016
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Well it's had plenty of beans since and no further problems. Will replace the fluid soon though it's looking a bit "muddy".

Boosted LS1

21,200 posts

282 months

Saturday 12th November 2016
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Could the master or slave cylinder be sticking inside. This may manifest as a loose pedal, low fluid level and or clutch slip.