Speeding Along Now
Posted 20 May 2014 - 12:07 PM
I have a 1989 austin mini 30 with a verto clutch.
Basically i have a firm clutch pedal but i still cannot select any gears at all.
The slave cylinder has got new seals etc
The throwout nuts are- now- 6.5 mm away from the "wok"- but were about 11mm away before it was adjusted ( It didnt work before it was adjusted)
what could be the problem here?
Cheers
Crazy About Mini's
Posted 20 May 2014 - 12:19 PM
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Posted 20 May 2014 - 01:13 PM
Speeding Along Now
Posted 20 May 2014 - 01:13 PM
It could be a selector fault??
Never really thought of that!! what would i be looking for? looseness?
Speeding Along Now
Posted 20 May 2014 - 01:14 PM
You can only set the adjustment on a Verto clutch with a brand new clutch disc fitted, they are self adjusting in use and you can't accurately account for wear if you alter the adjustment of a used clutch. If it had got to the point where it was not working any more before you adjusted it then it should be replaced.
Ok thats great. Is that an engine out job?
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Posted 20 May 2014 - 01:15 PM
Crazy About Mini's
Posted 20 May 2014 - 01:17 PM
Speeding Along Now
Posted 20 May 2014 - 01:22 PM
No not really, just an annoying but very common one.
Yes, the centre bolt is very tight!
haha i can imagine it would be!! ill get on with that once my boot corners have been welded up. Mini's, they keep you busy but its worth the effort
Speeding Along Now
Posted 15 June 2014 - 08:46 PM
Ok so I finally got round to getting my flywheel housing off today. Found out that the thrust release bearing is knackered. Would this be the cause of not getting any gears when the engine is running?
I have a nice firm pedal but simply cannot get into gear. I can select all gears with the engine off.
I'll try an get some pics up tomorrow.
cheers
Crazy About Mini's
Posted 15 June 2014 - 09:19 PM
Best Plucker?
Posted 15 June 2014 - 09:23 PM
Is the top hat present?
Speeding Along Now
Posted 15 June 2014 - 09:46 PM
Could well be! Personally id buy a clutch kit and replace the lot whilst its in bits!
Speeding Along Now
Posted 16 June 2014 - 06:31 PM
I stripped the thrust bearing down and as you can see it has worn grooves in the plate. Its just knackered completly really. That will certainly be replaced. heres a few pics dont know if it will help?
How do i remove the flywheel and clutch. Remove centre nut and use a puller?
Cheers
Crazy About Mini's
Posted 16 June 2014 - 07:33 PM
remove large washer aswell use a small flat blade screwdriver to do this as sometimes it stuck tight then place the cup into end of crank then attach puller and make sure the bolt is up tight against cup then tighten ....(be carefull if doing this in car as it goes off with a bang and will dent the inner wing if doing this out of the cat then place a cushion under housing to catch fly wheel......PS have you checked the Master cylinder for leakage inside car above pedals theres a opening in where the pedals meet the cylinder plungers just feel the clutch and see if fluid is there.....
Edited by mk1leg, 16 June 2014 - 07:38 PM.
Speeding Along Now
Posted 16 June 2014 - 08:06 PM
remove large washer aswell use a small flat blade screwdriver to do this as sometimes it stuck tight then place the cup into end of crank then attach puller and make sure the bolt is up tight against cup then tighten ....(be carefull if doing this in car as it goes off with a bang and will dent the inner wing if doing this out of the cat then place a cushion under housing to catch fly wheel......PS have you checked the Master cylinder for leakage inside car above pedals theres a opening in where the pedals meet the cylinder plungers just feel the clutch and see if fluid is thefunn
cheers!!
well a while ago there were a couple of drips lying under the pedal but recently it has stopped. master cylinder gone? It still had a firm pedal so i didnt do anything about it.
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