Clutch fork failure and change
Discussion
Whilst driving, the clutch pedal went first soft then solid at the top of it's travel. I suspected the master cylinder had somehow jammed but it turned out to be the clutch fork problem (where the pivot breaks through the clutch fork). The garage found that the clutch plates were worn so these were also changed. The spigot was changed and I asked for the rear crank seal to be replaced. All this work has been done but I have a few concerns:
1. When letting the clutch out in neutral, as the clutch plates meet there is a clunk and then wirring noise like a noisy bearing. Is this normal for new parts and they will bed in or has something not been aligned properly ?
2. The gear lever knob appears to be 1 to 2 inches higher than it was originally which makes for a less comfortable drive and slower changes. I know the gearbox had to come out and there were apparently some issues with getting the gate to work smoothly againg. How can the gear lever end up higher, is there an adjustment ?
Cheers.
1. When letting the clutch out in neutral, as the clutch plates meet there is a clunk and then wirring noise like a noisy bearing. Is this normal for new parts and they will bed in or has something not been aligned properly ?
2. The gear lever knob appears to be 1 to 2 inches higher than it was originally which makes for a less comfortable drive and slower changes. I know the gearbox had to come out and there were apparently some issues with getting the gate to work smoothly againg. How can the gear lever end up higher, is there an adjustment ?
Cheers.
Somethings not right bloke, sorry.
makes sense, maybe put it back in a hurry.Thanks for the helpful answers guys. I think you may be right on the gear knob height, I'll have a go tomorrow. Tonight has been taken up with getting the centre console to sit properly again and cleaning the interior from the work that was done.
The noise is concerning me though, I get a good "thunk" as I let the clutch out into any gear and if you pump the clutch in neutral, you get this "thunk, whirrrrrrrr" as the plates meet, then goes as clutch depressed again.
Previously the spigot just made a "burrrrr" noise when you pressed the clutch the first few times on a cold morning. This new noise is a much different sound though, sounds like a bearing race that's noisy. Am now also getting general noise from the gearbox at low speeds and a high-pitched chirp going over bumps like something is loose and exhaust noise.
Yes spigot was replaced, along with two new clutch plates, pivot arm and clutch release bearing. The garage owner said that he "dinks" the spigots to make them a tighter fit and stop them making the rotating and making the noise, which seemed like a good modification.
I guess I'll have to undergo the awkward 'return to garage to question the work done' procedure, with all the "who's going to pay for the inspection" hassles. Don't like to complain but when you've paid over £650 for a job, it should be right really.
The noise is concerning me though, I get a good "thunk" as I let the clutch out into any gear and if you pump the clutch in neutral, you get this "thunk, whirrrrrrrr" as the plates meet, then goes as clutch depressed again.
Previously the spigot just made a "burrrrr" noise when you pressed the clutch the first few times on a cold morning. This new noise is a much different sound though, sounds like a bearing race that's noisy. Am now also getting general noise from the gearbox at low speeds and a high-pitched chirp going over bumps like something is loose and exhaust noise.
Yes spigot was replaced, along with two new clutch plates, pivot arm and clutch release bearing. The garage owner said that he "dinks" the spigots to make them a tighter fit and stop them making the rotating and making the noise, which seemed like a good modification.
I guess I'll have to undergo the awkward 'return to garage to question the work done' procedure, with all the "who's going to pay for the inspection" hassles. Don't like to complain but when you've paid over £650 for a job, it should be right really.
Edited by taylormj4 on Friday 15th July 00:42
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