Hey Guys ... gears were a little notchy/stubborn last time out and at the end of the day
car didnt want to go into reverse. Clutch doesn't feel like its the issue tho:
- takes low down
- doesnt slip

Had the clutch lines bled 2x today and gears feel better but not feeling perfect
so question is .... what could be happening?
1. some gunk in the clutch fluid?
2. leak in the master clutch cylinder?
3. damage to the PP?

Apologies if those might be naive questions - have gladly avoided much clutch problems before!

Planning to power bleed fluid and replace it all tomorrow ...
else drop engine & gb and have a look .. would appreciate any guidance folks
many thanks!

Matt

 

Free bump - must be someone with some input.

 

Cheers guy - think I mean slave cylinder, not master

 

I'd look into shift cable alignment and/or replacement. Replacement shift cables can make a huge difference if the originals have stretched.

Jim

 

It will likely be a hurt pressure plate if stock clutch. If Tilton then it was adjusted too far and now pressure plate is ruined...

 

thanks guys - dropped the GB and the stock PP is beginning to broke - will post pics.
Luckily have a stock Sachs set already. Wouldn't mind a tilton again if I didnt have this PMS orig.

Perma - how long do the cables take to stretch? can they be measured or how would you establish they need replacing?

 

well here is the problem - plates and pin damaged

 

Yep...
Accidental downshift over rev protectors right there.

 

Likely true G - in went new bearing, PMS Sachs clutch & PP - glad I bought them a while back
And ali welding some of the coolant hoses while the engine is out
But they're all looking solid ATM

Sadly don't have a spare RSR breather lying around
Any other suggestion?!

 

had my coolant pipes welded while we were in there ...
all nice and clean now ... thanks for the advice on the way in