CDT clutch slave

badrover · 7th October 2014, 19:35

I replaced my master cylinder with a tazu around 1k miles ago. I've re bled the clutch once since then and it needs bleeding again. My suspicion is therefore that now, the slave needs doing. However, there doesn't seem to be any fluid leaking under the gearbox. Would you expect to see fluid leaking from the bell housing area if the slave is giving up?

okenora · 7th October 2014, 19:44

usually there is but if the leak is small the fluid can get absorbed in dirt inside the bell housing and never make it out. Before you diagnose slave failure check all the unions on the Tazu are tight.

DMGRS · 7th October 2014, 19:45

Usually yes, but there have been instances where this hasn't been the case (in the case of a very minor leak letting air into the system).
If you're doing the Slave, you'd be well advised to change the clutch too while you're in there - it's not a job you want to have to do twice.
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badrover · 7th October 2014, 19:51

I read your offer in your shop, I'm not too far from southport. If I go ahead after I check the tazu, is your fitting offer still on?

FrenchMike · 7th October 2014, 19:59

Hi,

The hydraulic system works only with a fluid displacement of 5ml .
So difficult to see unless the reservoir is completely empty.

Have a look at my recent post to detect leaks.

Possible places:

-Tazu union joint (not tighten enough)
-Quick fit connector
-Main slave seal
-slave bleeder

Good luck

DMGRS · 7th October 2014, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by badrover

I read your offer in your shop, I'm not too far from southport. If I go ahead after I check the tazu, is your fitting offer still on?

I can still fit, yes.

badrover · 10th October 2014, 19:37

Have bled the clutch this eve and all is well again. An inspection of the unions revealed that the one connected to to quick fit connector was tight but I got an extra quarter of a turn on it. It was a little moist but certainly not dripping. Fingers crossed!

DMGRS · 10th October 2014, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by badrover

Have bled the clutch this eve and all is well again. An inspection of the unions revealed that the one connected to to quick fit connector was tight but I got an extra quarter of a turn on it. It was a little moist but certainly not dripping. Fingers crossed!

Excellent, hopefully a quick fix! The unions are a common leakage point on the Tazu system if not fitted tightly.

FrenchMike · 11th October 2014, 06:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by badrover

Have bled the clutch this eve and all is well again. An inspection of the unions revealed that the one connected to to quick fit connector was tight but I got an extra quarter of a turn on it. It was a little moist but certainly not dripping. Fingers crossed!

Glad you're sorted ;any moisture is prohibited

7th October 2014, 19:35	#1
badrover Gets stuck in 75 club se tourer,75 cdt tourer connie se, 75 dealer launch Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: cheshire Posts: 536 Thanks: 79 Thanked 97 Times in 73 Posts	CDT clutch slave I replaced my master cylinder with a tazu around 1k miles ago. I've re bled the clutch once since then and it needs bleeding again. My suspicion is therefore that now, the slave needs doing. However, there doesn't seem to be any fluid leaking under the gearbox. Would you expect to see fluid leaking from the bell housing area if the slave is giving up?

7th October 2014, 19:45	#3
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,321 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Usually yes, but there have been instances where this hasn't been the case (in the case of a very minor leak letting air into the system). If you're doing the Slave, you'd be well advised to change the clutch too while you're in there - it's not a job you want to have to do twice. I have the Slave cylinders here: Slave Cylinder - R75 / MG ZT Or the full systems here: Rover 75 Clutch Kits - All __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

7th October 2014, 19:44	#2
okenora Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn CDT SE + intelligence pack Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 6 Thanked 141 Times in 128 Posts	usually there is but if the leak is small the fluid can get absorbed in dirt inside the bell housing and never make it out. Before you diagnose slave failure check all the unions on the Tazu are tight.

7th October 2014, 19:51	#4
badrover Gets stuck in 75 club se tourer,75 cdt tourer connie se, 75 dealer launch Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: cheshire Posts: 536 Thanks: 79 Thanked 97 Times in 73 Posts	I read your offer in your shop, I'm not too far from southport. If I go ahead after I check the tazu, is your fitting offer still on?

7th October 2014, 19:59	#5
FrenchMike This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avignon Posts: 4,466 Thanks: 94 Thanked 661 Times in 554 Posts	Hi, The hydraulic system works only with a fluid displacement of 5ml . So difficult to see unless the reservoir is completely empty. Have a look at my recent post to detect leaks. Possible places: -Tazu union joint (not tighten enough) -Quick fit connector -Main slave seal -slave bleeder Good luck

10th October 2014, 19:37	#7
badrover Gets stuck in 75 club se tourer,75 cdt tourer connie se, 75 dealer launch Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: cheshire Posts: 536 Thanks: 79 Thanked 97 Times in 73 Posts	Have bled the clutch this eve and all is well again. An inspection of the unions revealed that the one connected to to quick fit connector was tight but I got an extra quarter of a turn on it. It was a little moist but certainly not dripping. Fingers crossed!