75ZT CommunityA social community of enthusiasts, owners, appreciators and collectors. With expert knowledge of all things from MG to Rover and beyond.2016-04-08T21:19:19+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/feed.php?f=27&t=9131&mode2016-04-08T21:19:19+00:002016-04-08T21:19:19+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9131&p=82161#p82161
]]>2016-04-08T20:17:17+00:002016-04-08T20:17:17+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9131&p=82158#p82158A slightly worn seal could be allowing a bit of reverse flow of the clutch fluid. Apparently the seals in the master cylinder, if old, can start to break up and release tiny specks of rubber that can catch on the main seal and allow slight blow past. This can make engaging the gears a bit difficult.
]]>2016-04-05T18:10:27+00:002016-04-05T18:10:27+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9131&p=82131#p82131 As the original system was sealed for life if it needs bleeding and no signs of leaks at he master is it likely the slave is failing? assuming no leaks on the system between the 2?
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]]>2016-04-04T20:03:51+00:002016-04-04T20:03:51+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=9131&p=82124#p82124 In May last year (about 10,000 miles ago) the clutch failed, classic slave cylinder leaked. The RAC recommended garage did the work (clutch plate and slave cylinder don't know the make) they said that the DMF had play in it out of spec but it was up to me if I changed it, at an extra £450 I decided to risk it!
Everything fine but over the past few days reverse gear has been difficult feels like its in but grating gear noise, after 2-3 tries it goes in and all is well, also 1st seams a little clunky and biting point seems low.
So after a bit of research causes could be - failed release bearing if this is the cause could the failure to change the DMF be a cause of premature bearing failure?
or clutch needs bleeding which is OK but no signs of fluid around the pedal so were is it going? slave cylinder starting to fail again?
or something else?
Cars a 2.0 CDT.
Just after some advice before I call the garage as glass half empty me don't want to be fobbed off with a new clutch and DMF or a bleed and hope it lasts for 8 weeks so its out of warranty