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[11mike99]

Basically when the engine is off it will go into gear but when its started it can sometimes get into 2nd and 3rd, 4th goes in but crunches 1st is a rare occassion and reverse just says no. i have done a search and found someone with a similar problem and someone suggested the clutch was seized and needed to whack the inspection plate with a mallet. Where is the inspecion plate? is this likely to be the problem or could it be something else? is my clutch just finished with?
thanks

[Ethel]

They are classic symptoms of clutch drag, i.e. the clutch isn't releasing fully. Press the pedal to the floor and look to see if it makes the throw out stop touch the cover (big nut in the middle of the clutch that moves with the arm).

[11mike99]

They are classic symptoms of clutch drag, i.e. the clutch isn't releasing fully. Press the pedal to the floor and look to see if it makes the throw out stop touch the cover (big nut in the middle of the clutch that moves with the arm).

just had a look and it doesnt touch. is it a case of getting the throw out the right distance away? or is i not touching mean something else is wrong?cheers

[jayare]

The throw-out stop not touching indicates other issues - basically pushing the pedal isn't pushing the clutch in far enough. It could be a problem with the clutch hydraulic system - try bleeding it and see if there is any improvement and also check the cylinders for signs of leaking fluid. It could also be wear in the various mechanical parts which connect everything together - the pedal to master cylinder clevis pin often wears and can make the hole in the master cylinder arm oval meaning you need to move the pedal further to start things moving. Wear also affects the slave cylinder rod to clutch arm clevis pin, clutch arm to cover clevis pin, the operating ball on the end of the clutch arm and lastly the plunger itself.

If bleeding has no effect and there are no signs of fluid, you'll need to check all of the mechanical points,

JR

[Ethel]

Just to be clear;

The throw out stop shouldn't touch until you press the pedal. Pressing the pedal should push the throw out stop against the clutch cover - if it doesn't then the fault is most probably with the hydraulics. Though it is possible the pivots for the operating arm are worn or the throw out stop gap is too big, but too big a gap wouldn't stop the clutch disengaging.

[ryanplatt]

hey mate. i had a similar problem. i solved the problem by changing the release arm and pivot. will post you the link to some photos.
http://www.theminifo...p;#entry1948366