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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 21, 2011 10:52:16 GMT 1
being a complete novice in the world of clutches....i need help on byrons cabrio, which has been stood patiently for about 6 months since last being driven, the clutch seems to have seized on.....its not the master or slave cylinders, they have been checked and working fine so is there a way (pref an easy way...!!!!) to get the clutch sorted?  ?? thanks all ju |
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Post by jackdaw on Apr 21, 2011 11:37:01 GMT 1
Can you/he depress the clutch pedal Ju If not try spraying the clutch operating rod where it goes into the engine clutch housing with good old WD !!!!!!!    Then keep pressing the clutch peddle on/off and spraying the housing and it should eventually free up !!! Thats what mine did anyway !!!   jd |
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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 21, 2011 11:40:04 GMT 1
no...the pedal will not budge, ive tried spraying plus gas all around by where it goes into the clutch housing, and gave it a bash or 2 with a hammer ...lol...
will get byron to give the suggestion a go..
thankyou
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Post by jackdaw on Apr 21, 2011 11:46:57 GMT 1
Mine had stood for over 3 years before the clutch pedal stuck like that. The WD isnt an instant answer tho. Tell him to get Percy to give him a hand !!!!!!! Percy Verance that is !!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D and step away from the hammer !!!!!!!  |
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Post by jackdaw on Apr 21, 2011 19:24:40 GMT 1
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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 21, 2011 19:33:02 GMT 1
its in disgrace.....i`ve given it a very good squirt of wd40 and plus gas....so will give it another bash tomorrow....grrrrrr
just as an idea...if that dosent work, what next ?
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Post by jackdaw on Apr 21, 2011 19:40:47 GMT 1
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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 21, 2011 19:48:12 GMT 1
thanks...i`m gonna rename you the prophet of doom...lol.... if thats the way its going i think byrons suggestion of a gallon of petrol and a match would be good..  or maybe a new engine with a good clutch...lol |
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Post by jackdaw on Apr 21, 2011 19:51:55 GMT 1
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Post by ljonez on Apr 21, 2011 19:53:02 GMT 1
Jack the engine up, undo engine mount and take the clutch housing off, least then you can work on the plunges etc on the bench such makes things easier. Also have you ensured its not just the pedal and rod rusted solid?
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Post by dai9fxey on Apr 21, 2011 19:55:56 GMT 1
Sounds like the clutch plate has stuck itself to the backplate and the flywheel. Whip the starter motor off and you should be able to see the backplate and flywheel, hopefully. While someone is pressing the clutch pedal tap the flywheel with a dirty great big size 10 sledgehammer and a length of old railway line. OK, maybe something a bit smaller, but you get my drift. |
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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 21, 2011 19:56:15 GMT 1
well ive taken the slave cylinder off and its working fine....pedal moves ok but its stuck solid when the slave cylinder goes back on....
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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 21, 2011 19:58:59 GMT 1
Sounds like the clutch plate has stuck itself to the backplate and the flywheel. Whip the starter motor off and you should be able to see the backplate and flywheel, hopefully. While someone is pressing the clutch pedal tap the flywheel with a dirty great big size 10 sledgehammer and a length of old railway line. OK, maybe something a bit smaller, but you get my drift. PMSL.....ive got a ruddy big scafolding bar so maybe that would work??? i`ll whip the starter off tomorrow and give it a tap....failing that i`ll get byron to get his head down there for a look...hes good at getting his head into very tight spots!!!!! |
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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 22, 2011 16:59:07 GMT 1
all sorted, cheers for help guys |
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Post by jackdaw on Apr 22, 2011 16:59:17 GMT 1
Engine out yet then Ju ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 22, 2011 17:03:40 GMT 1
no lol, hammer, plus gas, grease + a lot of swearing |
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Post by jackdaw on Apr 22, 2011 17:04:30 GMT 1
So have you got a clutch again now then |
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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 22, 2011 17:06:46 GMT 1
yep, happy bunny |
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Post by jackdaw on Apr 22, 2011 17:09:26 GMT 1
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Post by psychoticfox on Apr 22, 2011 17:14:19 GMT 1
no he not allowed anywhere near wheel arches ever again unless i got a camera ;D
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