Clutch questions

Dilbert · 02-06-2006, 23:18

1.6GLX, 70k miles. Engaging gear is quickly getting sticky.

1) Is there some adjustment I can do to improve this? If so, how?

2) How long does it take to change a clutch?

cheezemonkhai · 03-06-2006, 20:48

Clutch Master/slave cylinder problem possibly?

Also new fluid, synthetic gear box oil to replace current stuff or check the bushees on the gear linkage.

All random suggestions of course, but i'd go trying in order of cheapest first

Lummox · 03-06-2006, 21:06

About 4 hrs to change the clutch book time, give or take a few mins.

Does the gear engage fine with the engine off?

Dilbert · 05-06-2006, 23:05

Thanks for the replies, guys. Funnily enough first and second gears engage really smoothly with the engine off, but third, fourth & fifth are a bit notchy. What does that suggest?

Was planning to change gearbox oil - what's the recommendation for a synthetic oil and where to get (I'm in Ireland)? Presume bleeding the hydraulic fluid through is straightforward enough (I've a pressure kit)? Will prob wait for arrival of my Haynes to go at that.

Lummox · 05-06-2006, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilbert

Thanks for the replies, guys. Funnily enough first and second gears engage really smoothly with the engine off, but third, fourth & fifth are a bit notchy. What does that suggest?
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It says to me that the clutch isnt at fault. Id say the gear oil is a good way to go. Go for a lighter grade (75w90 works well on sticky boxes) and give it a good few hundred miles to work in).

Dilbert · 11-06-2006, 21:01

Right, I've bought the 75W90 but I haven't got under the car yet (hoping to park it over a pit later in the week). I'm hoping to get my Haynes before I tackle it.

In case I don't, I want to check: from what I can see, there's a Torx fitting on the bottom of the gearbox (drain?) and possibly another one on the top (filler?). Am I on the right track? How do I tell what's the correct level?

02-06-2006, 23:18	#1
Dilbert Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wexford, Ireland Posts: 101 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Clutch questions 1.6GLX, 70k miles. Engaging gear is quickly getting sticky. 1) Is there some adjustment I can do to improve this? If so, how? 2) How long does it take to change a clutch?

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,593 Thanks: 86 Thanked 393 Times in 364 Posts	Re: Clutch questions Clutch Master/slave cylinder problem possibly? Also new fluid, synthetic gear box oil to replace current stuff or check the bushees on the gear linkage. All random suggestions of course, but i'd go trying in order of cheapest first __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,747 Thanks: 22 Thanked 633 Times in 543 Posts	Re: Clutch questions About 4 hrs to change the clutch book time, give or take a few mins. Does the gear engage fine with the engine off? __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

05-06-2006, 23:05	#4
Dilbert Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wexford, Ireland Posts: 101 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Clutch questions Thanks for the replies, guys. Funnily enough first and second gears engage really smoothly with the engine off, but third, fourth & fifth are a bit notchy. What does that suggest? Was planning to change gearbox oil - what's the recommendation for a synthetic oil and where to get (I'm in Ireland)? Presume bleeding the hydraulic fluid through is straightforward enough (I've a pressure kit)? Will prob wait for arrival of my Haynes to go at that.

11-06-2006, 21:01	#6
Dilbert Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wexford, Ireland Posts: 101 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Clutch questions Right, I've bought the 75W90 but I haven't got under the car yet (hoping to park it over a pit later in the week). I'm hoping to get my Haynes before I tackle it. In case I don't, I want to check: from what I can see, there's a Torx fitting on the bottom of the gearbox (drain?) and possibly another one on the top (filler?). Am I on the right track? How do I tell what's the correct level? Last edited by Dilbert; 11-06-2006 at 21:03.

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