Oh Dear..Clutch woes!

Saga Lout · 12th April 2017, 08:10

The clutch on the 75 has gone, it's been slipping for weeks but I've not been able to do the job. The eye surgery has postponed all of my jobs so the car is sat waiting. I've been limping around in it for a few weeks, but yesterday the slave or the master packed in. If I'm allowed later in the week I'll start a slow repair on it, I'm not risking a detached retina by being fast and foolish. I'll take some pictures as I do the work and make a post. I'll be using quality parts as usual, you can't go wrong if you have peace of mind. I've been torn between Tazu slaves and the standard MG Rover ones, I don't like the wear rate on the Tazu but I also don't like the plastic of the MG Rover ones. The only thing I can say is that the Rover ones seem to last as well as any but, the long term reliability of the Tazu is as yet unknown to me.
I'll start the job on Saturday with luck and if it flows well, I should be done late Saturday afternoon.

Reebs · 12th April 2017, 08:15

Sorry to hear that Michael, only attempt the work when you are sure you are able sir, health comes first. When you start your thread on the work, be sure to post it in the technical help section so others can find it for future reference.

EastPete · 12th April 2017, 08:16

Good luck - let us know how it goes.

Pete

marinabrian · 12th April 2017, 08:51

I look forward to seeing this Mike, as per usual I don't doubt your attention to detail will be any different to any other job you tackle on your cars

To have a pictorial how too will dispel many of the myths surrounding this job and allow members to see how the job should be done

Brian

bigpetebarter · 27th June 2017, 18:26

Anyone who is in the unfortunate position of having a worn out clutch master cylinder, should take note that although the replacement cylinder is sealed and does not need bleeding, it is worth bleeding the system even though it is a right faff on. Because, the detritus from the worn seals goes right through the whole system, and you will be amazed at the amount of thick black rubber sludge and lumps that will come out. It will be worse if there has already been a replacement master cylinder, and the system has not been bled before. Enjoy

12th April 2017, 08:10	#1
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	Oh Dear..Clutch woes! The clutch on the 75 has gone, it's been slipping for weeks but I've not been able to do the job. The eye surgery has postponed all of my jobs so the car is sat waiting. I've been limping around in it for a few weeks, but yesterday the slave or the master packed in. If I'm allowed later in the week I'll start a slow repair on it, I'm not risking a detached retina by being fast and foolish. I'll take some pictures as I do the work and make a post. I'll be using quality parts as usual, you can't go wrong if you have peace of mind. I've been torn between Tazu slaves and the standard MG Rover ones, I don't like the wear rate on the Tazu but I also don't like the plastic of the MG Rover ones. The only thing I can say is that the Rover ones seem to last as well as any but, the long term reliability of the Tazu is as yet unknown to me. I'll start the job on Saturday with luck and if it flows well, I should be done late Saturday afternoon.

12th April 2017, 08:15	#2
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,938 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Sorry to hear that Michael, only attempt the work when you are sure you are able sir, health comes first. When you start your thread on the work, be sure to post it in the technical help section so others can find it for future reference. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

27th June 2017, 18:26	#5
bigpetebarter Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Blaydon Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Clutch Master Cylinder Anyone who is in the unfortunate position of having a worn out clutch master cylinder, should take note that although the replacement cylinder is sealed and does not need bleeding, it is worth bleeding the system even though it is a right faff on. Because, the detritus from the worn seals goes right through the whole system, and you will be amazed at the amount of thick black rubber sludge and lumps that will come out. It will be worse if there has already been a replacement master cylinder, and the system has not been bled before. Enjoy

12th April 2017, 08:16	#3
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	Good luck - let us know how it goes. Pete

12th April 2017, 08:51	#4
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	I look forward to seeing this Mike, as per usual I don't doubt your attention to detail will be any different to any other job you tackle on your cars To have a pictorial how too will dispel many of the myths surrounding this job and allow members to see how the job should be done Brian