clutch damper? help needed...

Pistonbroke666 · 8th September 2014, 19:39

Hi guys

I've lost my clutch, pedal hit the deck and flopping around.

My dad's had a look at it and we've found a fluid leak from the clutch damper. Now is this a standard on any model as the guy I bought it from said he fitted it.

Anyone know where I can get one or know of a compression joint I can use to join the pipes together and do away with it?

Any help is gratefully received.

Cheers

James

DMGRS · 8th September 2014, 19:50

The general consensus is that they did nothing much, and caused more problems than they fix. Get it in the bin.

Pistonbroke666 · 8th September 2014, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMGRS

The general consensus is that they did nothing much, and caused more problems than they fix. Get it in the bin.

That's what I thought.

If I remove the securing clip and take the damper off, is there a valve there to seal it off?

DMGRS · 8th September 2014, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pistonbroke666

That's what I thought.

If I remove the securing clip and take the damper off, is there a valve there to seal it off?

It's all just connected to the standard quick-release system, so you'll be able to disconnect it and just plug the quick-release connectors together to complete the circuit without the damper.

The damper was released as a 'fix' for clutch judder, as MG Rover didn't fit springed clutches to the CDTi models (and maybe others) in the belief the DMF would be able to replace the springs in the friction plate. That wasn't always the case, and hence the damper was released as a 'fix' to combat the problem.

Pistonbroke666 · 8th September 2014, 21:41

Cheers bud!

Is a tool required to separate the connectors?

DMGRS · 8th September 2014, 21:45

I use long-nose pliers in the open position to push both sides of the plastic collar down, that does the trick.

T-Cut · 9th September 2014, 13:27

It has Part Number STD000010 and was invented to resolve clutch problems in the old Rover 800. It didn't and they've been trying to sell the gizmo ever since. There was a Technical Bulletin about fitting it to ZT diesels but it's not effective. The Xpart price was/is around £100. You can get 'em considerably cheaper now - wonder why?

TC

Pistonbroke666 · 9th September 2014, 16:01

And the car is back on the road!!!

Damper removed. It disintegrated upon release.
Bled and filled back up.

Problem solved.

Woop woop.

8th September 2014, 19:39	#1
Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	clutch damper? help needed... Hi guys I've lost my clutch, pedal hit the deck and flopping around. My dad's had a look at it and we've found a fluid leak from the clutch damper. Now is this a standard on any model as the guy I bought it from said he fitted it. Anyone know where I can get one or know of a compression joint I can use to join the pipes together and do away with it? Any help is gratefully received. Cheers James

8th September 2014, 19:50	#2
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	The general consensus is that they did nothing much, and caused more problems than they fix. Get it in the bin. __________________ 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

8th September 2014, 21:45	#6
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I use long-nose pliers in the open position to push both sides of the plastic collar down, that does the trick. __________________ 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

8th September 2014, 21:41	#5
Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	Cheers bud! Is a tool required to separate the connectors?

9th September 2014, 13:27	#7
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	It has Part Number STD000010 and was invented to resolve clutch problems in the old Rover 800. It didn't and they've been trying to sell the gizmo ever since. There was a Technical Bulletin about fitting it to ZT diesels but it's not effective. The Xpart price was/is around £100. You can get 'em considerably cheaper now - wonder why? TC

9th September 2014, 16:01	#8
Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	And the car is back on the road!!! Damper removed. It disintegrated upon release. Bled and filled back up. Problem solved. Woop woop.