End of life of the clutch

Penfeld · 23rd May 2020, 14:21

Hello, I have a Rover 75 MK2 cdti.
For some time in 4th and 5th gear the clutch seems to slip a little. I think it should be changed. Which parts need to be changed? The cheaper the better because since the covid-19 crisis I haven't been earning anything for 2 months.
The clutch pedal is still firm and there is no problem on this side.

I've read somewhere that there are two type of clutch, one with spring and an other called (in french) bimass (?)

Which one is the best.
Any information about a link to buy the good pieces at a good price for shipping to France ?

Thanks a lot. (sorry about my english

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macafee2 · 23rd May 2020, 15:07

someone recommended this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LuK-REPSET-PRO-LANDROVER-FREELANDER-MG-ZT-ROVER-75-ALL-2-0-CDTI-623314533/202302582564

If you re having the gearbox off and changing the clutch, I would replace the slave and the shaft it fits onto.

If you put your foot on the brake while revving the engine and let the clutch out when in first or second and stationary does the car stall?

macafee2

marinabrian · 23rd May 2020, 16:13

If funds are tight, this may suit your needs

LINK

Brian

P.S. love the avatar

Penfeld · 23rd May 2020, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

someone recommended this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LuK-REPSET-PRO-LANDROVER-FREELANDER-MG-ZT-ROVER-75-ALL-2-0-CDTI-623314533/202302582564

If you re having the gearbox off and changing the clutch, I would replace the slave and the shaft it fits onto.

If you put your foot on the brake while revving the engine and let the clutch out when in first or second and stationary does the car stall?

macafee2

I'll check it tomorrow and I will tell.
Thanks

Penfeld · 23rd May 2020, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

If funds are tight, this may suit your needs

LINK

Brian

P.S. love the avatar

Wow! Very good price... Thanks

marinabrian · 23rd May 2020, 16:18

PPS I'm listening to this on the jukebox as we speak !!!

Penfeld · 23rd May 2020, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

PPS I'm listening to this on the jukebox as we speak !!!

Thanks for the music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_6NS_lLgis

COLVERT · 24th May 2020, 08:39

Bimass is the fly wheel only.

Rarely needs to be changed.---

zaph · 25th May 2020, 17:54

I would be very wary about doing this on the cheap, I have done two 75 clutches and it is a nightmare of a job. Once you have the gearbox off, you want to replace everything you can, with the highest quality bits you can. You do not want to have to take the gearbox off again.

Reusing the slave cylinder might be tempting, if it appears to be OK but it could well turn out to be a false economy, if it fails in a couple of thousand miles.

It is up to you but trying to save money could be a false economy in the long run.

marinabrian · 25th May 2020, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaph

I would be very wary about doing this on the cheap, I have done two 75 clutches and it is a nightmare of a job. Once you have the gearbox off, you want to replace everything you can, with the highest quality bits you can. You do not want to have to take the gearbox off again.

Reusing the slave cylinder might be tempting, if it appears to be OK but it could well turn out to be a false economy, if it fails in a couple of thousand miles.

It is up to you but trying to save money could be a false economy in the long run.

I agree, which is why I posted a link to a decent quality three part clutch for the benefit of the OP.

Also if you don't have the money as you have been prevented by circumstances beyond your control to stop working, then it is a case of cutting the cloth accordingly

Brian

23rd May 2020, 14:21	#1
Penfeld Regular poster Rover 75 Heritage (facelift) Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Le Relecq Kerhuon (Near Brest in Brittany)) Posts: 42 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	End of life of the clutch Hello, I have a Rover 75 MK2 cdti. For some time in 4th and 5th gear the clutch seems to slip a little. I think it should be changed. Which parts need to be changed? The cheaper the better because since the covid-19 crisis I haven't been earning anything for 2 months. The clutch pedal is still firm and there is no problem on this side. I've read somewhere that there are two type of clutch, one with spring and an other called (in french) bimass (?) Which one is the best. Any information about a link to buy the good pieces at a good price for shipping to France ? Thanks a lot. (sorry about my english )

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23rd May 2020, 15:07	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,908 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	someone recommended this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LuK-REPSET-PRO-LANDROVER-FREELANDER-MG-ZT-ROVER-75-ALL-2-0-CDTI-623314533/202302582564 If you re having the gearbox off and changing the clutch, I would replace the slave and the shaft it fits onto. If you put your foot on the brake while revving the engine and let the clutch out when in first or second and stationary does the car stall? macafee2

23rd May 2020, 16:13	#3
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	If funds are tight, this may suit your needs LINK Brian P.S. love the avatar

23rd May 2020, 16:18	#6
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	PPS I'm listening to this on the jukebox as we speak !!!

24th May 2020, 08:39	#8
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Bimass is the fly wheel only. Rarely needs to be changed.---

25th May 2020, 17:54	#9
zaph Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Leeds Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	I would be very wary about doing this on the cheap, I have done two 75 clutches and it is a nightmare of a job. Once you have the gearbox off, you want to replace everything you can, with the highest quality bits you can. You do not want to have to take the gearbox off again. Reusing the slave cylinder might be tempting, if it appears to be OK but it could well turn out to be a false economy, if it fails in a couple of thousand miles. It is up to you but trying to save money could be a false economy in the long run.