Sharp clutch

tc11277 · 14th July 2015, 20:39

I have recently purchased a 2004 diesel and was informed it had a new good quality clutch fitted which i am sure was true. This seems very sharp and has to be pushed to the floor for a smooth change would this be normal? Any advice appreciated

FrenchMike · 14th July 2015, 21:03

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Originally Posted by tc11277

I have recently purchased a 2004 diesel and was informed it had a new good quality clutch fitted which i am sure was true. This seems very sharp and has to be pushed to the floor for a smooth change would this be normal? Any advice appreciated

After a correct bleeding you ought to get something like that:

clutch.jpg

Try to bleed first and see the evolution .
you could have micro air entry ...

Mike

tc11277 · 15th July 2015, 19:32

Thanks Mike really appreciated sounds well worth a try am pretty green guess its just the same as bleeding the brakes?

DMGRS · 15th July 2015, 21:16

It's a bit more involved - access to the bleed nipple (the pipe for this comes out the top of the gearbox) is a bit tricky, but do able with small spanners.
Access to the Master Cylinder for topping up the fluid is a royal pain - it's mounted high above the clutch pedal, and will need to be topped up after every bleed cycle as the reservoir is small.
Before filling it, remove the black rubber 'condom'.

FrenchMike · 16th July 2015, 08:47

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Originally Posted by tc11277

Thanks Mike really appreciated sounds well worth a try am pretty green guess its just the same as bleeding the brakes?

A bit acrobatic to fill up the reservoir : (after removing panel and lighting module)

Classic bleed nipple:

Mike

tc11277 · 16th July 2015, 20:58

Thanks for all the advice doesnt look that simple but will try to give it a whirl!!

DMGRS · 17th July 2015, 12:07

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Originally Posted by tc11277

Thanks for all the advice doesnt look that simple but will try to give it a whirl!!

Good luck.

14th July 2015, 20:39	#1
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15th July 2015, 19:32	#3
tc11277 Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Swaffham Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Mike really appreciated sounds well worth a try am pretty green guess its just the same as bleeding the brakes?

16th July 2015, 20:58	#6
tc11277 Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Swaffham Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the advice doesnt look that simple but will try to give it a whirl!!