Good place to get my clutch sorted?
22 January 2005, 02:03 PM
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Good place to get my clutch sorted?
Looking for someone cheap AND good to do my clutch, preferably within towing distance of Runcorn!
vulnax, you're not busy, are you?
vulnax, you're not busy, are you?
22 January 2005, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by NotoriousREV
Looking for someone cheap AND good to do my clutch, preferably within towing distance of Runcorn!
vulnax, you're not busy, are you?
vulnax, you're not busy, are you?
Oh sorry,you said cheap and good!! lol That counts them lot out!!!!
On a more serious note,it's worth speaking to Dennis Murphy who used to be head mechanic at Mainland before it 'closed'...
I'll text you his mobile number.He has premises in Widnes according to Ian J!!
Good luck
Nick
22 January 2005, 04:40 PM
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Thanks Nick!
Actually, I've spent the afternoon taking a good look at the car and it isn't the clutch, it's the slave cylinder. The piston has popped out and then wedged itself againt the body of the cylinder.
Should be a lot cheaper than doing the whole clutch!
Actually, I've spent the afternoon taking a good look at the car and it isn't the clutch, it's the slave cylinder. The piston has popped out and then wedged itself againt the body of the cylinder.
Should be a lot cheaper than doing the whole clutch!
23 January 2005, 11:36 AM
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I can do impreza service and repair low overheads cheap prices
cambelts /clutch/etc etc
also supply engine upgrade parts aswell if needed forged rods and pistons etc
pm me if stuck im lancaster based
cambelts /clutch/etc etc
also supply engine upgrade parts aswell if needed forged rods and pistons etc
pm me if stuck im lancaster based
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Originally Posted by NotoriousREV
Thanks Nick!
Actually, I've spent the afternoon taking a good look at the car and it isn't the clutch, it's the slave cylinder. The piston has popped out and then wedged itself againt the body of the cylinder.
Should be a lot cheaper than doing the whole clutch!
Actually, I've spent the afternoon taking a good look at the car and it isn't the clutch, it's the slave cylinder. The piston has popped out and then wedged itself againt the body of the cylinder.
Should be a lot cheaper than doing the whole clutch!
have you got a price on one, or can you fix it?
i'll pop down to my local guy if you want!
23 January 2005, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by NotoriousREV
Looking for someone cheap AND good to do my clutch, preferably within towing distance of Runcorn!
vulnax, you're not busy, are you?
vulnax, you're not busy, are you?
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25 January 2005, 12:17 AM
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Rev, are you sure it's just the slave cylinder?
In my experience, if the piston pops out it's usually due to a clutch problem rather than hydraulics. It can only pop out if the clutch release arm travels too far due to clutch wear or mechanical failure.
If you fit a new cylinder, chances are it will pop out again.
Was your clutch slipping recently or was there any strange noises when you pressed your pedal down?
Big-G
In my experience, if the piston pops out it's usually due to a clutch problem rather than hydraulics. It can only pop out if the clutch release arm travels too far due to clutch wear or mechanical failure.
If you fit a new cylinder, chances are it will pop out again.
Was your clutch slipping recently or was there any strange noises when you pressed your pedal down?
Big-G
25 January 2005, 09:46 AM
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Big_G, the clutch was working fine prviously (apart from the judder, but then it's a Helix organic paddle clutch so judder is expected ). The only noise from it was the pop when the pedal dropped to the floor.
The seal on the piston had gone so I'm guessing unequal pressure has forced it out at an angle (it wasn't out all the way, it had just jammed itself in the cylinder body at an angle). Put it this way: if it is the clutch, it'll be up for sale as parts.
). The only noise from it was the pop when the pedal dropped to the floor.The seal on the piston had gone so I'm guessing unequal pressure has forced it out at an angle (it wasn't out all the way, it had just jammed itself in the cylinder body at an angle). Put it this way: if it is the clutch, it'll be up for sale as parts.
25 January 2005, 06:28 PM
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Actually, after posting this I had one of those enlightening moments. I've realised that the clutch release arm hasn't returned to the right position. Bugger. Looks like the clutch will be coming apart after all 
I'd better sell the Clio quick.
I'd better sell the Clio quick.
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