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RPWC · 16th June 2011, 20:28

Its about £110-120 for the slave cylinder ,and roughly the same for the master,both have to be replaced,its a sealed unit,wherever you get the job done,get them to replace the clutch pressure and friction plates while the gearbox is out, and also to check the freeplay tolerances on the dual mass flywheel, cos if that's got excess play on it ,it will damage your new clutch,(so I was told anyway). These prices are for a diesel,I just had it done in April,total bill came to £870, don't know what parts prices are like for a petrol engine though.

Johnny the Fox · 16th June 2011, 20:55

Did this job myself whilst i was changing the gearbox, you have to remove the front subframe,support the steering rack and i found it easier to remove the hub assembly from the McPherson struts (saved undoing the hub/driveshaft nuts)and removing both driveshafts. I then supported the engine with a trolly jack under the sump and used my engine hoist to support the gearbox as it is a heavy lump . The clutch cost me £200.and the slave cylinder/release bearing cost me £100and roughly two days of my labour.

Zeb · 16th June 2011, 21:17

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Originally Posted by Johnny the Fox

Did this job myself whilst i was changing the gearbox, you have to remove the front subframe,support the steering rack and i found it easier to remove the hub assembly from the McPherson struts (saved undoing the hub/driveshaft nuts)and removing both driveshafts. I then supported the engine with a trolly jack under the sump and used my engine hoist to support the gearbox as it is a heavy lump . The clutch cost me £200.and the slave cylinder/release bearing cost me £100and roughly two days of my labour.

Aaarggh! Remove the front sub-frame you is joking matey! No need at all!

Drive shaft nuts are a doddle...and just rest the gearbox on the un-removed subframe...

Johnny the Fox · 16th June 2011, 21:45

I wasn't removing the gearbox to change the clutch but replacing the gearbox due to shot idler bearings, so whilst the box was out i thought that it would be common sense to change the clutch and slave whilst it was out cos i didn't want to be doing that job again for a long while. Sorry if i misled anyone. Does any one know where i can get the thin metal closer plate that is usually sandwiched between teh engine and the box , as mine seems to be missing.

1309doug · 17th June 2011, 14:18

Thanks all for your replies. Sounds expensive but need to get it fixed as its not worth much the way it is I suppose.
Looking for somewhere local to me that can do the job.
Thanks for the offer but Doncaster is a little too far for a car that has no clutch.

Drewcole81 · 17th June 2011, 15:33

Do all 75/ZT's have the fluid reservoir above the clutch pedal?

My ZT does have a very heavy clutch to what I was used to, but the bite point is fine.

Johnny the Fox · 17th June 2011, 18:13

Yes they do and it is a right bar steward to get to.

1309doug · 18th June 2011, 09:03

Still looking for somwhere local to repair the clutch.
Seen this on ebay....good price but is it okay?
What you recommend and would this fit my rover 75 1.8 petrol 53 plate.
Been told its the slave cylinder thats at fault but is it okay to replace it or do I replace the full clutch too?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-MG-ZT...item27adb6e1d0

or this kit

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-MG-ZT...item27adb6e1d0

Zeb · 18th June 2011, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1309doug

Still looking for somwhere local to repair the clutch.
Seen this on ebay....good price but is it okay?
What you recommend and would this fit my rover 75 1.8 petrol 53 plate.
Been told its the slave cylinder thats at fault but is it okay to replace it or do I replace the full clutch too?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-MG-ZT...item27adb6e1d0

or this kit

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-MG-ZT...item27adb6e1d0

Clutch slave and master will all need to be replaced. Anything less is a false economy and will cause mucho inconvenience fairly soon after!

16th June 2011, 20:28	#11
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Its about £110-120 for the slave cylinder ,and roughly the same for the master,both have to be replaced,its a sealed unit,wherever you get the job done,get them to replace the clutch pressure and friction plates while the gearbox is out, and also to check the freeplay tolerances on the dual mass flywheel, cos if that's got excess play on it ,it will damage your new clutch,(so I was told anyway). These prices are for a diesel,I just had it done in April,total bill came to £870, don't know what parts prices are like for a petrol engine though. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

16th June 2011, 21:45	#14
Johnny the Fox Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT Saloon and MGF SE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I wasn't removing the gearbox to change the clutch but replacing the gearbox due to shot idler bearings, so whilst the box was out i thought that it would be common sense to change the clutch and slave whilst it was out cos i didn't want to be doing that job again for a long while. Sorry if i misled anyone. Does any one know where i can get the thin metal closer plate that is usually sandwiched between teh engine and the box , as mine seems to be missing. Last edited by Johnny the Fox; 16th June 2011 at 21:47..

17th June 2011, 15:33	#16
Drewcole81 Avid contributor MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maldon Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do all 75/ZT's have the fluid reservoir above the clutch pedal? My ZT does have a very heavy clutch to what I was used to, but the bite point is fine. __________________ MG ZT 190+ Commision Number MG 000426 http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/7055/redbeasty.png

16th June 2011, 20:55	#12
Johnny the Fox Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT Saloon and MGF SE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Did this job myself whilst i was changing the gearbox, you have to remove the front subframe,support the steering rack and i found it easier to remove the hub assembly from the McPherson struts (saved undoing the hub/driveshaft nuts)and removing both driveshafts. I then supported the engine with a trolly jack under the sump and used my engine hoist to support the gearbox as it is a heavy lump . The clutch cost me £200.and the slave cylinder/release bearing cost me £100and roughly two days of my labour.

17th June 2011, 14:18	#15
1309doug Newbie Rover 75 saloon 1.8 se con Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks all for your replies. Sounds expensive but need to get it fixed as its not worth much the way it is I suppose. Looking for somewhere local to me that can do the job. Thanks for the offer but Doncaster is a little too far for a car that has no clutch.

17th June 2011, 18:13	#17
Johnny the Fox Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT Saloon and MGF SE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Yes they do and it is a right bar steward to get to.

18th June 2011, 09:03	#18
1309doug Newbie Rover 75 saloon 1.8 se con Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Still looking for somwhere local to repair the clutch. Seen this on ebay....good price but is it okay? What you recommend and would this fit my rover 75 1.8 petrol 53 plate. Been told its the slave cylinder thats at fault but is it okay to replace it or do I replace the full clutch too? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-MG-ZT...item27adb6e1d0 or this kit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-MG-ZT...item27adb6e1d0