Clutch release issue

[Dickie Dastardly]

Afternoon all,

I have just fitted a new clutch master cylinder (was damp around the end) and RP slave cylinder. With the box being out i also removed the clutch to inspect - it seemed servicable though the starlock washers on the three dowels were fractured. I fitted new starlock washers then refitted and bled the clutch however i could not get the clutch to release properly, the outer friction plate (gearbox side) released ok but the inner friction plate (flywheel side) hardly releases at all. I have removed the clutch again and refitted the old starlock washers but it has made little difference; i have bled the system several times and it seems air free.

This should have been be fairly straight forward but is now driving me mad!! Anyone ever had a similar issue?


Cheers
Richard

Edited by Dickie Dastardly on Thursday 26th December 15:00

[scotty_d]

Hi Richard i feel your pain, I have not done a 6 clutch but very similar to a AJP (t5 box and ap clutch as well), I would try to select reverse when stationary see how easy that is should slip in with no drama, if it struggles i would think it could be the spigot bearing a cheap item if you have not changed it already.

[Dickie Dastardly]

scotty_d said:

Hi Richard i feel your pain, I have not done a 6 clutch but very similar to a AJP (t5 box and ap clutch as well), I would try to select reverse when stationary see how easy that is should slip in with no drama, if it struggles i would think it could be the spigot bearing a cheap item if you have not changed it already.

Thanks Scotty, the box is still out and i'm using a spigot shaft (which was very kindly lent to me) to test the clutch operation before full re-assembly. I'm going to order bespoke starlock washers from TVR Power next week, if that doesn't resolve it then may have to look at the full clutch.

Richard

[XTR2Turbo]

They can be hard to bleed well. Are you using pedal or pressure bleed?

[Dickie Dastardly]

XTR2Turbo said:

They can be hard to bleed well. Are you using pedal or pressure bleed?

Pedal bleed; I've bled it several times and have used a large amount of fluid in doing so - simply as despite the fact there has been no visible air coming through i've continued the process to try and and be super sure the system is fully purged.

[PetrolHeadPete]

Could it be to do with the inevitable dents/pits that the spings make in the mounting face ? They seem to get pretty deep...wonder if it messes up the tension somehow ? Havent studied mine yet but I'm considering a quick spot of MIG to fill them then grind back...nice hard steel rather than the obviously soft stuff the flywheel is made from