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Old 22nd June 2019, 14:22   #21
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Where in Romsey are you mate I'm only in totton lol
I’m in Woodley Russel 🙂
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Old 23rd June 2019, 21:17   #22
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Well once you've changed that spring you can both come round and help me change mine

If you are stuck, give me a shout and I should be able to help you.
The mounts on the diesel are not that hard to change, probably the hardest is the gearbox end - because of the boys that have to come off for access.


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Old 24th June 2019, 07:33   #23
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If you are stuck, give me a shout and I should be able to help you.
The mounts on the diesel are not that hard to change, probably the hardest is the gearbox end - because of the boys that have to come off for access.


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Thanks Chris I will be in contact want her running as nice as possible
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Old 24th June 2019, 16:01   #24
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Couldn't help myself , I laughed.

Please don't let him near your brakes.

Might be worth posting where the garage is so others can avoid.

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Sorry Stan. I don't want to argue with you on this, but in the Haynes manual I believe that they refer to the clutch sharing the same fluid reservoir as the brakes.
Now "we" all know this is not true. But it is perfectly reasonable for a competent mechanic to refer to a haynes book to check a parts location.

After all I feel I am a fully competent mechanic, but when I replaced the bearings in the gearbox on my wifes car I still looked in the manual to see where some things were routed/located.
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Old 24th June 2019, 16:14   #25
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The slave and master were replaced in 2016 they were not the issue



The issue was the "mechanic" was trying to bleed via the break master not the clutch master under the pedel it's now sorted I hope I'm going to collect her tomorrow



Then find a different mechanic to fit the top mount that needs doing
Top mount as in suspension strut top? (I ask as there are some comments mentioning engine/gearbox mounts).

A top mount is a relatively easy job, providing you have spring compressors (as well as the confidence to use them lol) decent socket set and sockets, as well as some plus gas or other penetrating fluid.

If nothing is stuck too fast, it should not take more than an hour taking your time to change each one. You dont even have to compress the spring that tight either, just enough to release its tension on the mount.

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Old 24th June 2019, 17:09   #26
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Sorry Stan. I don't want to argue with you on this, but in the Haynes manual I believe that they refer to the clutch sharing the same fluid reservoir as the brakes.
Now "we" all know this is not true. But it is perfectly reasonable for a competent mechanic to refer to a haynes book to check a parts location.

After all I feel I am a fully competent mechanic, but when I replaced the bearings in the gearbox on my wifes car I still looked in the manual to see where some things were routed/located.
Not a problem , it was a tongue in cheek comment.
I know its in the manual and is incorrect and I believe it's been mentioned on here a few times

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Old 26th June 2019, 22:34   #27
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Just re-reading the original post, if it is the hydro mount, safe yourself a lot of effort and contact me, I have the proper tool, rather than using a hammer and punch etc.


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Old 27th June 2019, 07:08   #28
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we can have our own meet / work party.

Time and tools I have so you both know how to get hold of me if you want help.

Saturday to wednesday is generally best for me. I have a few weekends already booked with things

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That would be awesome mate my ztt is not the best but got it cheap enough and love it already even with the issues
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Old 27th June 2019, 07:11   #29
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Thank you to everyone who has commented this forum has already been of huge help
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