Help - Whining Clutch

ChrisW67 · 17th December 2015, 10:21

Hi all, I've done a search and tried to contact a few people, but so far have either been hit with very expensive quotes or 'number unobtainable'...

My Rover 75 2.5 V6 clutch is whining whenever I push the pedal in, and then the noise almost goes away again when the pedal is up. I can change gear fine, the gears don't slip, and the car obviously still drives - I believe it's the release bearing that needs to be replaced... The car has done about 76k

At the moment I'm looking at one of these...

http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/c...1068-uub100193

...but need someone to fit it in or around Berkshire that won't cost me an arm and a leg... Especially at this time of year!

Can anyone recommend anyone?

daznkel · 17th December 2015, 10:37

Although a Diesel. Exactly the same happening to mine at the minute! As reported HERE

This (When it goes) will be the cars 3rd slave cylinder in the last 30k miles due to poor parts.

The person I bought my car from had just fitted a new OEM Clutch, Pressure plate and Slave. The slave failed within 5k miles. I then had a Transmech branded one fitted, which failed within 300 miles. Replaced that with a genuine LUK one which is now Whining! Oh and in between replaced the M/C with a TAZU MK1 Metal one.

Given the lessons above, I will replace the lot when it goes, with the 3pc one (Borg & Beck and TAZU Metal Slave) from Mat at DMGRS.

I suggest, that you do the same as ONLY quality parts will last and it seems even LUK parts fail and they are the recommended brand for the Slave cylinders for our cars! (Or at least they were until the metal one came along)

All the best though!

DMGRS · 17th December 2015, 11:18

We've had very little issue with the LUK items, however in our time selling them have had a couple of issues reported.
The Metal Slave seems to be the way forward - we've had none returned to XPart under warranty yet, and have sold a good few.

Fingers crossed they last well into the future - with the Metal Master that's the clutch hydraulics finally taken care of (again, fingers crossed!)

ChrisW67 · 17th December 2015, 11:33

I was looking at your website earlier, Matt, so thanks for chiming in... If I was more local to you, I'd bring it to you to fit what's needed - you wouldn't happen to know anyone down in this part of the country that doesn't cost an arm, leg and kidney for the required labour?

daznkel · 17th December 2015, 16:08

I don't know if he is still travelling around the country fitting them, but member Andy Willi used to fit them on your drive for something like £450 all in. May be worth dropping him a PM.

DMGRS · 18th December 2015, 23:23

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Originally Posted by ChrisW67

I was looking at your website earlier, Matt, so thanks for chiming in... If I was more local to you, I'd bring it to you to fit what's needed - you wouldn't happen to know anyone down in this part of the country that doesn't cost an arm, leg and kidney for the required labour?

Unfortunately not - I only know of the dealers up this way.

Your best bet is to ask a local taxi driver or two on your travels, as a lot of taxis used to be Rover 75s - the garages they use will likely know our cars well.

It's how I found my local garage.

ChrisW67 · 22nd December 2015, 09:49

Quick heads-up, I've just ordered a Borg and Beck clutch and LuK cylinder from DMGRS, after having spoken to Andy Willi last night, and have found a garage that's quoted a decent price for fitting and can do the job - not before Christmas, sadly, but the first working day afterwards...

So, thanks for the help, and can't wait to get back on the road soon...

17th December 2015, 10:21	#1
ChrisW67 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Reading Posts: 21 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Help - Whining Clutch Hi all, I've done a search and tried to contact a few people, but so far have either been hit with very expensive quotes or 'number unobtainable'... My Rover 75 2.5 V6 clutch is whining whenever I push the pedal in, and then the noise almost goes away again when the pedal is up. I can change gear fine, the gears don't slip, and the car obviously still drives - I believe it's the release bearing that needs to be replaced... The car has done about 76k At the moment I'm looking at one of these... http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/c...1068-uub100193 ...but need someone to fit it in or around Berkshire that won't cost me an arm and a leg... Especially at this time of year! Can anyone recommend anyone? __________________ 1st Rover - White 1973 2000SC 2nd Rover - Green 1983 2600 SD1 3rd Rover - Silver 2001 75 2.5 V6

17th December 2015, 10:37	#2
daznkel Posted a thing or two 04 MG ZT+ 190 XPG & 99 (T) Dealer Launch 75 V6 Connie Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 615 Thanked 456 Times in 309 Posts	Although a Diesel. Exactly the same happening to mine at the minute! As reported HERE This (When it goes) will be the cars 3rd slave cylinder in the last 30k miles due to poor parts. The person I bought my car from had just fitted a new OEM Clutch, Pressure plate and Slave. The slave failed within 5k miles. I then had a Transmech branded one fitted, which failed within 300 miles. Replaced that with a genuine LUK one which is now Whining! Oh and in between replaced the M/C with a TAZU MK1 Metal one. Given the lessons above, I will replace the lot when it goes, with the 3pc one (Borg & Beck and TAZU Metal Slave) from Mat at DMGRS. I suggest, that you do the same as ONLY quality parts will last and it seems even LUK parts fail and they are the recommended brand for the Slave cylinders for our cars! (Or at least they were until the metal one came along) All the best though! __________________ Click HERE To Be Added To The South West Members Location Map Upgrades/Mods so far: Custom Angel Eye DRL's, MG7 Rear lights, Custom Door Cards, MGR Plates, Red Alcantara Seats, Black Oak Dash, Powerflex bushes, Plenum Spy Mod, Rear Light Seals, 5000K HID Kit, Navall 3 DD, Blue LED Conversion, Custom badges, Union badges, Flip key. Working on more! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by daznkel; 17th December 2015 at 10:55..

17th December 2015, 11:18	#3
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	We've had very little issue with the LUK items, however in our time selling them have had a couple of issues reported. The Metal Slave seems to be the way forward - we've had none returned to XPart under warranty yet, and have sold a good few. Fingers crossed they last well into the future - with the Metal Master that's the clutch hydraulics finally taken care of (again, fingers crossed!) __________________ 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

17th December 2015, 11:33	#4
ChrisW67 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Reading Posts: 21 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I was looking at your website earlier, Matt, so thanks for chiming in... If I was more local to you, I'd bring it to you to fit what's needed - you wouldn't happen to know anyone down in this part of the country that doesn't cost an arm, leg and kidney for the required labour? __________________ 1st Rover - White 1973 2000SC 2nd Rover - Green 1983 2600 SD1 3rd Rover - Silver 2001 75 2.5 V6

17th December 2015, 16:08	#5
daznkel Posted a thing or two 04 MG ZT+ 190 XPG & 99 (T) Dealer Launch 75 V6 Connie Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 615 Thanked 456 Times in 309 Posts	I don't know if he is still travelling around the country fitting them, but member Andy Willi used to fit them on your drive for something like £450 all in. May be worth dropping him a PM. __________________ Click HERE To Be Added To The South West Members Location Map Upgrades/Mods so far: Custom Angel Eye DRL's, MG7 Rear lights, Custom Door Cards, MGR Plates, Red Alcantara Seats, Black Oak Dash, Powerflex bushes, Plenum Spy Mod, Rear Light Seals, 5000K HID Kit, Navall 3 DD, Blue LED Conversion, Custom badges, Union badges, Flip key. Working on more! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd December 2015, 09:49	#7
ChrisW67 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Reading Posts: 21 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Quick heads-up, I've just ordered a Borg and Beck clutch and LuK cylinder from DMGRS, after having spoken to Andy Willi last night, and have found a garage that's quoted a decent price for fitting and can do the job - not before Christmas, sadly, but the first working day afterwards... So, thanks for the help, and can't wait to get back on the road soon... __________________ 1st Rover - White 1973 2000SC 2nd Rover - Green 1983 2600 SD1 3rd Rover - Silver 2001 75 2.5 V6