Clutch travelling too far.....

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pg111

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Evening all,

Last week I started having issues with the clutch on my 300. When I push the clutch to the floor the gear starts grabbing again. If I lift the clutch half off it's ok. I can't change gear very easily but manage it just about with some careful clutch work.

Had the gearbox off thinking it might be the release fork again but it's not.

Anyone had this issue before?
 
pg111 said:
Evening all,

Last week I started having issues with the clutch on my 300. When I push the clutch to the floor the gear starts grabbing again. If I lift the clutch half off it's ok. I can't change gear very easily but manage it just about with some careful clutch work.

Had the gearbox off thinking it might be the release fork again but it's not.

Anyone had this issue before?
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Sounds like a bad slave clyinder on the clutch
 
check reservoir for splashing indicating poor master,slave for leaks only need a little for air to be sucked in,failing that poor clutch cover
 
I've got a fairly new slave cylinder on it and I realised that it pushes so far it pushes the rubber off which I guessed isn't normal but after checking everything else I'm stuck.

What could be wrong with the pedal/master to cause this?
 
pulling air in , fluid leaking back to res ,check with some one pumping pedal and you checking,when bleeding res only holds three pumps and takes oil on letting pedal up if unsure of level keep pedal down till res topped up
 
Just thinking could it be a flywheel problem? fitting a new clutch is a ball ache anyway could it be worth pulling the engine out at the same time in case it's not the clutch and I end up doing that anyway.

Has anyone had this issue before cos I've certainly not.
 
pg111 said:
Just thinking could it be a flywheel problem? fitting a new clutch is a ball ache anyway could it be worth pulling the engine out at the same time in case it's not the clutch and I end up doing that anyway.

Has anyone had this issue before cos I've certainly not.
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Not quite sure I understand you're thinking here mate, the engine has to come out if it's a flywheel problem or a clutch problem :confused::confused:
My money is still on a knackered pressure/cover plate. As I said before, fit a new clutch kit, also fit a new release arm at the same time. :)
 
pg111 said:
Excuse my ignorance but I thought there is enough room by just dropping the gearbox off and moving it back. I think I'm gonna go with the new clutch kit and fork. Any recommendations on a make for the new clutch?
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Yes you can do it that way but remember, it's a bloody heavy unit and you need a proper cradle to fit the box for your own safety.
I just prefer to take the engine out. :)
 
Fixed it. For Anyone that's interested... Somehow the clutch plate had popped a rivet which let the springs fall out between the clutch plate and pressure plate. It was a right mess and not sure how the thing was still driving. New clutch fitted in a record breaking 4 hours. Disco up on ramps and axle stands and trolley jack under handbrake drum. Jobs a gudden and the clutch pedal is super light now.

New clutch kit: £65 New release fork: £9 Having a working landy: £Priceless
 
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