Update on leak and clutch judder

CDTi · 26th October 2007, 21:30

Update on this thread http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=7998. I started another thread as another issue has also been sorted

To recap, I have had a wet passenger footwell for months now. I think it has probably been wet since new. I took it back to the garage for the third time with this problem a few weeks ago. It has now been sorted - or so I am told.

Anyway the reason for starting a new thread is that my clutch and flywheel have also been replaced. I have mentioned here in the past that I have the dreaded clutch judder and I have also mentioned it to the garage each time I have gone back with the leak. Unfortunately the judder is intermittent and so is hard to diagnose.

On the third leak visit, however, the judder manifested itself and the car was dismantled to find cause of same. I have been informed that the source of the problem was a slight play in the flywheel

. In any event, the clutch and flywheel have now been replaced - all under warranty, of course.

So I am getting my baby back tomorrow. My courtesy car for the past 2 weeks was a 1.8 petrol. Would all diesels owners agree that the diesel drives so much better?. I can't describe it, but the petrol seems more "lumbering" to drive.

Hope the leak is fixed

Kandyman · 26th October 2007, 21:42

Great news

and all under warranty as well

the 18 is under powered for the size of the car a 18T is not bad.

CDTi · 26th October 2007, 21:52

Thanks Andy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandyman

the 18 is under powered for the size of the car a 18T is not bad.

It isn't really the power - in fact the low rev pull of the petrol was quite an enjoyable change from the CDTi.

The diesel just seems a more sporty drive. I know this statement may sound a bit daft i.e. diesel more sporty than petrol, but that is the best way that I can describe the difference.

Probably something to do with the heavy diesel engine at the front of the car.

Mike · 26th October 2007, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDTi

I know this statement may sound a bit daft i.e. diesel more sporty than petrol, but that is the best way that I can describe the difference...............

Hmm.........have you seen your Doctor recently?

Try a two week prescription of the KV6 wonder drug - all your problems will be over (well nearly all - your wallet could be a trifle lighter

)

Glad it's all sorted for you.

trebor · 26th October 2007, 22:04

Never driven a petrol but can confirm that the CDTi is far superior to my previous CDT.

I have recently bought another conny as below and was very pleased to receive the warranty through the post a few days ago which said that the clutch is covered !

CDTi · 26th October 2007, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Try a two week prescription of the KV6 wonder drug - all your problems will be over (well nearly all - your wallet could be a trifle lighter

)

Fair point, Mike. But my CDTi does well over 50 MPG so I think I'll keep her for a while yet

dustybin · 27th October 2007, 11:46

You have 200cc more than me, but 100kg heavier so i don´t see how a 1.8t lumbers down the road, our 0-60 is quicker and we don´t even haft to modify our engine´s...i´ll keep the turbo thank´s , and watch you get smaller and smaller in my rear view mirror..

Mike · 27th October 2007, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDTi

But my CDTi does well over 50 MPG so I think I'll keep her for a while yet

Grrrrr.........don't you just hate it whenever CDT owners start talking mpg

dustybin · 27th October 2007, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Grrrrr.........don't you just hate it whenever CDT owners start talking mpg

Yeh, but thats the only good thing about them.........

CDTi · 27th October 2007, 12:32

Just back from collecting my CDTi and there is a HUGE difference between the 2 cars.

The courtesy car was a 1.8 NASP mk1 and my CDTi is a facelift. My own car is a much stiffer & sporty drive.

Do the facelifts have a stiffer suspension by any chance? Or maybe the shocks were gone in the courtesy car but I don't think so

Or maybe I have a ZT suspension in my 75

Whatever the reason, it is like driving 2 different cars and I know which one I prefer

26th October 2007, 21:30	#1
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Update on leak and clutch judder Update on this thread http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=7998. I started another thread as another issue has also been sorted To recap, I have had a wet passenger footwell for months now. I think it has probably been wet since new. I took it back to the garage for the third time with this problem a few weeks ago. It has now been sorted - or so I am told. Anyway the reason for starting a new thread is that my clutch and flywheel have also been replaced. I have mentioned here in the past that I have the dreaded clutch judder and I have also mentioned it to the garage each time I have gone back with the leak. Unfortunately the judder is intermittent and so is hard to diagnose. On the third leak visit, however, the judder manifested itself and the car was dismantled to find cause of same. I have been informed that the source of the problem was a slight play in the flywheel . In any event, the clutch and flywheel have now been replaced - all under warranty, of course. So I am getting my baby back tomorrow. My courtesy car for the past 2 weeks was a 1.8 petrol. Would all diesels owners agree that the diesel drives so much better?. I can't describe it, but the petrol seems more "lumbering" to drive. Hope the leak is fixed __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

26th October 2007, 22:04	#5
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Never driven a petrol but can confirm that the CDTi is far superior to my previous CDT. I have recently bought another conny as below and was very pleased to receive the warranty through the post a few days ago which said that the clutch is covered ! __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver) Last edited by trebor; 26th October 2007 at 22:09..

27th October 2007, 12:32	#10
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Just back from collecting my CDTi and there is a HUGE difference between the 2 cars. The courtesy car was a 1.8 NASP mk1 and my CDTi is a facelift. My own car is a much stiffer & sporty drive. Do the facelifts have a stiffer suspension by any chance? Or maybe the shocks were gone in the courtesy car but I don't think so Or maybe I have a ZT suspension in my 75 Whatever the reason, it is like driving 2 different cars and I know which one I prefer __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

26th October 2007, 21:42	#2
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Great news and all under warranty as well the 18 is under powered for the size of the car a 18T is not bad.

27th October 2007, 11:46	#7
dustybin Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northamptshire Posts: 200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You have 200cc more than me, but 100kg heavier so i don´t see how a 1.8t lumbers down the road, our 0-60 is quicker and we don´t even haft to modify our engine´s...i´ll keep the turbo thank´s , and watch you get smaller and smaller in my rear view mirror..