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Dear All,
Anyone have an idea what could be wrong with my clutch? I was driving yesterday and all of the sudden the clutch pedal went light and only gets any resistance in the last 1 or 2 cm of travel. There is just enough travel to disengage the clutch. I wasn't pushing the car at the time and the clutch was fine before. Is it a worn clutch? Do they normally fail without any warning? Any tips would be appreciated. The clutch was new in January 2004.
Regards,
Peter.
1997 V8 Esprit
Anyone have an idea what could be wrong with my clutch? I was driving yesterday and all of the sudden the clutch pedal went light and only gets any resistance in the last 1 or 2 cm of travel. There is just enough travel to disengage the clutch. I wasn't pushing the car at the time and the clutch was fine before. Is it a worn clutch? Do they normally fail without any warning? Any tips would be appreciated. The clutch was new in January 2004.
Regards,
Peter.
1997 V8 Esprit
Peter,
Looks to me like a master- or slave cylinder failure.
JFYI, the Esprit clutch is operated hydraulically via master - and slave cylinder. Its not uncommon that one of these cylinders fails (or gets leaky). Please look inside your master-cylinder-reservoir if it is full with fluid or if the fluid has almost disappeared.
Please report.
Marcus
www.PUKesprit.de
Looks to me like a master- or slave cylinder failure.
JFYI, the Esprit clutch is operated hydraulically via master - and slave cylinder. Its not uncommon that one of these cylinders fails (or gets leaky). Please look inside your master-cylinder-reservoir if it is full with fluid or if the fluid has almost disappeared.
Please report.
Marcus
www.PUKesprit.de
Yeah sounds like a leaky seal, The kits for both master and slave cylinder are around £15 each, when you are replacing the seals ,, check if you have the infamous red hose between the master and slave cylinders and replace it as well with a stainless steal braided hose. This replacement is £37 this will give you a much better clutch action
CD
CD
yep i agree. had exact same problem on my gt3. clutch slave cylinder. just fitted a new one and a braided hose at the same time. change the fluid even if you dont decide to change the hose as it will be contaminated with the seal that has probably broken down in the cylinder.
easiest way to check is take the cap off the clutch maste cylinder in the front bonet compartment.
if the cluid is grey or black the 99% its the slave cylinder.
not and expensive job even if you take it to a specialist.
£60 if you want a new one which i did plus arount £30 labour max. abou £70 should buy you a braided clutch hose and about £50-£60 fitting. worth doing if your changing the slave cylinder.
you will need to get it done asap because if it is anything like mine it will deteriate veru very quickly from here on. if your struggling to select gears make sure the master cylinder has max fluid in. if not top it up. you may find one minute it will be ok and net minute it will be crap. prior to it going you will probably have had a heavy clutch feeling. this should sort that out to.
dont worry all will be ok.
hope this helps
easiest way to check is take the cap off the clutch maste cylinder in the front bonet compartment.
if the cluid is grey or black the 99% its the slave cylinder.
not and expensive job even if you take it to a specialist.
£60 if you want a new one which i did plus arount £30 labour max. abou £70 should buy you a braided clutch hose and about £50-£60 fitting. worth doing if your changing the slave cylinder.
you will need to get it done asap because if it is anything like mine it will deteriate veru very quickly from here on. if your struggling to select gears make sure the master cylinder has max fluid in. if not top it up. you may find one minute it will be ok and net minute it will be crap. prior to it going you will probably have had a heavy clutch feeling. this should sort that out to.
dont worry all will be ok.
hope this helps
Sounds like either a master or slave cylinder problem. Simple troubleshooting. Just press on the clutch pedal and have someone under the car and watch the slave cylinder. The slave cylinder should push the pivot fork about 1 1/2" - 2". If you got to replace it then you should just replace the whole setup, Master, Slave Cylinders and use a SS braided line.
It's more than likely it will be it, but if the slave moves and it still doesn't work, then brace yourself for a clutch job.
It's more than likely it will be it, but if the slave moves and it still doesn't work, then brace yourself for a clutch job.
Yeah, I agree with the others. 99% chance it is a hydraulic issue. I would also venture to guess that if you look a the MC fluid, it is very low. Look around the front of the MC and inside the footwell (assume the Lotus Position) for leaked fluid. If you see any, the MC is toast. If not, the slave is toast. At very least, put a kit in each. There are two different MC's found, depending on the phase of the moon when the vehicle was born, or something that makes about as much sense. They are the 5/8" and the 0.70". The size is on the side of the MC. The 5/8" MC rebuild kit is the same as a 1979 TR7. The slave cylinder rebuild kit is the same as the 1979 TR7 as well. Note that I am not saying the cylinders are, just the rebuild kits. My research indicates the slave cylinder is very likely the same as 1981-ish (1971-83?) Series III Land Rover, or 1961-71 Series IIA but I have not confirmed this by having one in my hand and trying it.
Dr.Hess
>> Edited by Dr.Hess on Monday 5th September 16:40
Dr.Hess
>> Edited by Dr.Hess on Monday 5th September 16:40
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