Clutch Bleeding in the North West...

Spanky · 29th May 2007, 08:57

I have tried to book my ZT into my local garage to get the clutch bled, as its started to creak (and its very annoying). The actual operation of the clutch (and its biting point) has not changed, other than the noise, and reading other peoples reports of having the clutch bled pointed me in that direction.

But, the garage said it can't be done as "they never need bleeding" and aren't willing to look at it - if they did they would probably say it needs a new master/slave cylinder etc...

So............... I was wondering if there's anyone in the North West (I'm in Leyland, nr Preston) who would be willing do this for me... I can sort you out for it, no problem. I had a look at the weekend and I just can't get at the cylinder near my clutch pedal - or else I'd do it myself.

Thanks in advance.

black olive · 29th May 2007, 09:16

you could always try the garage on clifton marsh ( off the blackpool road heading towards freckleton/warton), they are called Signature ( dont know the phone number offhand- its in me desk at work, but Im off all week, sorry), they are very good ( ex phoenix preston technicians).

Spanky · 29th May 2007, 09:23

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Originally Posted by moodybluezt

you could always try the garage on clifton marsh ( off the blackpool road heading towards freckleton/warton), they are called Signature ( dont know the phone number offhand- its in me desk at work, but Im off all week, sorry), they are very good ( ex phoenix preston technicians).

I tried them, and they gave me the "its a pre-bled system, it doesn't need bleeding" speel too.

Cheers for the headup though.

black olive · 29th May 2007, 09:28

oh !-
how about dropping the likes of lates a PM asking how to do it, and taking that along.

give these guys a try

Roy Christopher Ltd & Sons
Tel: 01257 451366
Nurfield Lawrence La, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5SJ

if they cant do it it cant be done !!

Spanky · 29th May 2007, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by moodybluezt

oh !-
how about dropping the likes of lates a PM asking how to do it, and taking that along.

give these guys a try

Roy Christopher Ltd & Sons
Tel: 01257 451366
Nurfield Lawrence La, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5SJ

if they cant do it it cant be done !!

I know where that is... cheers, I will give them a go

Keith · 29th May 2007, 10:51

I thought changing the clutch same as the brake fluid was a service item.
Certainly not designed to never be done

Changing the fluid may not solve a creak though
Is it the pedal if so Pondweed has written a fair bit on the bushes
If it is the clutch itself than it may be the release splines which you can't really get at.

Spanky · 29th May 2007, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

I thought changing the clutch same as the brake fluid was a service item.
Certainly not designed to never be done

Changing the fluid may not solve a creak though
Is it the pedal if so Pondweed has written a fair bit on the bushes
If it is the clutch itself than it may be the release splines which you can't really get at.

The noise is definately coming from the pedal area, not from the clutch itself. I'll check out Pondweeds threads now. Cheers.

pondweed · 29th May 2007, 11:54

bushes worth doing for cheap feel good/"another MGR receipt in the service history file" even if it doesnt actually work!

someone else has written about the creak - bushes only solve graunchiness -creak, they thought, was caused by the metal inserts for the plastic pedal box being slightly too long for their housing - he ground the ends to ensure a good tight fit against the bulkhead. He also, if I remember, said it was a pig to do and took several lightyears to complete (or something like that) so even though I have the creak too, I have just turned up the stereo.

Its an old car anyway, so surely it should be allowed to...

p.s. its not difficult to bleed when youve worked out what tools you need. The top comes off easily with a long screwdriver being 'driven' against it with a hammer to loosen the screw-threaded top. You also need a plastic syringe (cheap from vet or boots) with some aquarium airline on the end of it for filling. Again, its a feelgood removing the condom thing inside and cuttingit right back to the top section, and filling the reservoir with about ten times the volume that it had before removing it! (i.e. if it leaks in future, ten times longer to notice the dribbles before it dies on you)
Its also very satisfying bleeding and seeing real rubbish come out - old bicycle frames, paint pots, trolleys etc. An old fashioned neoprene hose with a slit in it and the end blocked with a bolt works fine (in a jamjar of fluid) and is about £2 on ebay

29th May 2007, 08:57	#1
Spanky Gets stuck in Other (Ex ZT owner) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leyland, Lancs Posts: 557 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Clutch Bleeding in the North West... I have tried to book my ZT into my local garage to get the clutch bled, as its started to creak (and its very annoying). The actual operation of the clutch (and its biting point) has not changed, other than the noise, and reading other peoples reports of having the clutch bled pointed me in that direction. But, the garage said it can't be done as "they never need bleeding" and aren't willing to look at it - if they did they would probably say it needs a new master/slave cylinder etc... So............... I was wondering if there's anyone in the North West (I'm in Leyland, nr Preston) who would be willing do this for me... I can sort you out for it, no problem. I had a look at the weekend and I just can't get at the cylinder near my clutch pedal - or else I'd do it myself. Thanks in advance. __________________

29th May 2007, 11:54	#8
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	bushes worth doing for cheap feel good/"another MGR receipt in the service history file" even if it doesnt actually work! someone else has written about the creak - bushes only solve graunchiness -creak, they thought, was caused by the metal inserts for the plastic pedal box being slightly too long for their housing - he ground the ends to ensure a good tight fit against the bulkhead. He also, if I remember, said it was a pig to do and took several lightyears to complete (or something like that) so even though I have the creak too, I have just turned up the stereo. Its an old car anyway, so surely it should be allowed to... p.s. its not difficult to bleed when youve worked out what tools you need. The top comes off easily with a long screwdriver being 'driven' against it with a hammer to loosen the screw-threaded top. You also need a plastic syringe (cheap from vet or boots) with some aquarium airline on the end of it for filling. Again, its a feelgood removing the condom thing inside and cuttingit right back to the top section, and filling the reservoir with about ten times the volume that it had before removing it! (i.e. if it leaks in future, ten times longer to notice the dribbles before it dies on you) Its also very satisfying bleeding and seeing real rubbish come out - old bicycle frames, paint pots, trolleys etc. An old fashioned neoprene hose with a slit in it and the end blocked with a bolt works fine (in a jamjar of fluid) and is about £2 on ebay Last edited by pondweed; 29th May 2007 at 12:02..

29th May 2007, 09:16	#2
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	you could always try the garage on clifton marsh ( off the blackpool road heading towards freckleton/warton), they are called Signature ( dont know the phone number offhand- its in me desk at work, but Im off all week, sorry), they are very good ( ex phoenix preston technicians).

29th May 2007, 09:28	#4
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	oh !- how about dropping the likes of lates a PM asking how to do it, and taking that along. give these guys a try Roy Christopher Ltd & Sons Tel: 01257 451366 Nurfield Lawrence La, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5SJ if they cant do it it cant be done !!

29th May 2007, 10:51	#6
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I thought changing the clutch same as the brake fluid was a service item. Certainly not designed to never be done Changing the fluid may not solve a creak though Is it the pedal if so Pondweed has written a fair bit on the bushes If it is the clutch itself than it may be the release splines which you can't really get at.