Clutch Changed

RogerHeinz57 · 31st March 2019, 20:18

After 7 years of ownership, and car totalling almost 145,000 miles it was time to replace the clutch. There was no slip, or loss of fluid but the engagement of 1st gear at standstill often challenged me.
I went with a Borg & Beck 2 piece kit and an LUK slave cylinder totalling just over £100. A new clutch sleeve, new lower ball joint nut and bolt kit for each side and 2 litres of MTF 94 oil. Total was £160 in parts.
The condition of the friction components seemed like they could easily continue for some time into the future, the slave cylinder came out in 1 piece, with no leaks, So it would seem the thing would have gone for maybe a good time, but the funds were available for the kit. The DMF was in good order too. The method of my madness was to keep the reliability of this car good. The outcome is great, & the clutch pedal is much lighter to use.
I must say that I have done plenty of these with a well known T-4 Dude, but these were changed working on the floor, not a ramp like today. It took time to do, but must say that there are less aches and pains this time !

My advice is . If you know your clutch is on it's way out, do it early before damage takes place, or the thing lets you down

marinabrian · 31st March 2019, 20:27

It does make a huge difference John, and as soon as I've finished the anti fouling on the bottom of the old man's tourer and fitted up the refurbished rear subframe, along with the new upper arms and got it tested, I'm changing the clutch in the wife's car.

It's not that it's slipping, leaking, or generally not working, it's because it's as heavy as hell.

She took my car for a spin and nearly stamped the clutch pedal through the floor

Brian

macafee2 · 31st March 2019, 20:28

well done that man. Took me an awful lot longer and loads more money.
the more I took apart the more problems I found.

Can I ask why you did not change drive shaft oils seals or drive shaft circle?
I changed mine, did I waste my money?

macafee2

RogerHeinz57 · 1st April 2019, 18:03

My car was a total shed when I bought it, but underneath all of the farmyard crud lay an honest vehicle, the drive shaft oil seals from experience offer little in the way of problems unless somebody has been quite ham-fisted with the shafts.
The items that got replaced, just prevent failures in the future, the guide sleeve had no signs of wear either, so the sleeve may well find it's way to MB if he fancies it.
This car has been so brilliant and dependable it has been treated.

RogerHeinz57 · 1st April 2019, 18:07

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

It does make a huge difference John, and as soon as I've finished the anti fouling on the bottom of the old man's tourer and fitted up the refurbished rear subframe, along with the new upper arms and got it tested, I'm changing the clutch in the wife's car.

It's not that it's slipping, leaking, or generally not working, it's because it's as heavy as hell.

She took my car for a spin and nearly stamped the clutch pedal through the floor

Brian

The clutch guide sleeve has not been used matey, but I can send it up so you don't find yourself in emergency mode if Mrs MB's clutch sleeve is found to be below par. Just PM me.

31st March 2019, 20:18	#1
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	Clutch Changed After 7 years of ownership, and car totalling almost 145,000 miles it was time to replace the clutch. There was no slip, or loss of fluid but the engagement of 1st gear at standstill often challenged me. I went with a Borg & Beck 2 piece kit and an LUK slave cylinder totalling just over £100. A new clutch sleeve, new lower ball joint nut and bolt kit for each side and 2 litres of MTF 94 oil. Total was £160 in parts. The condition of the friction components seemed like they could easily continue for some time into the future, the slave cylinder came out in 1 piece, with no leaks, So it would seem the thing would have gone for maybe a good time, but the funds were available for the kit. The DMF was in good order too. The method of my madness was to keep the reliability of this car good. The outcome is great, & the clutch pedal is much lighter to use. I must say that I have done plenty of these with a well known T-4 Dude, but these were changed working on the floor, not a ramp like today. It took time to do, but must say that there are less aches and pains this time ! My advice is . If you know your clutch is on it's way out, do it early before damage takes place, or the thing lets you down

31st March 2019, 20:27	#2
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	It does make a huge difference John, and as soon as I've finished the anti fouling on the bottom of the old man's tourer and fitted up the refurbished rear subframe, along with the new upper arms and got it tested, I'm changing the clutch in the wife's car. It's not that it's slipping, leaking, or generally not working, it's because it's as heavy as hell. She took my car for a spin and nearly stamped the clutch pedal through the floor Brian

31st March 2019, 20:28	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	well done that man. Took me an awful lot longer and loads more money. the more I took apart the more problems I found. Can I ask why you did not change drive shaft oils seals or drive shaft circle? I changed mine, did I waste my money? macafee2

1st April 2019, 18:03	#4
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	My car was a total shed when I bought it, but underneath all of the farmyard crud lay an honest vehicle, the drive shaft oil seals from experience offer little in the way of problems unless somebody has been quite ham-fisted with the shafts. The items that got replaced, just prevent failures in the future, the guide sleeve had no signs of wear either, so the sleeve may well find it's way to MB if he fancies it. This car has been so brilliant and dependable it has been treated.