Just bought a 1999 TD5 Dico. Known it from new and has been well looked after. When I change gear from 2nd to 3rd the gears feel as if they are grating a bit. I have also been having the odd problem where I can't find any gear and the clutch pedal feels soft.
sorry if there is not enough info please feel free to ask more questions.
Richard
Hi Richard ,
Two possibles:
2, Fork arm on the clutch is about to have pivot go through it - gearbox out, new fork arm and spindle - £232
I would say it is more likely to be the second one. In fact I woudl say definently the second one.
Either way depressing.
Andrew
I have been there and got the tee-shirt
On or around Mon, 11 Oct 2004 18:14:41 GMT, "Andrew Renshaw" enlightened us thusly:
but check the clutch hydraulics first, in case it's something simple.
hadn't they fixed that arm thing by then?
and in any case, I assume (not having seen it) that a competent bloke could weld it up and reinforce it for a few quid, if they want that sort of silly money for it.
Thanks to both for the help.
I have been to see my friendly car mechanic and it looks like it is the clutch master cylinder (£99) which is leaking.
cheers
Richard
Life has to get worse before it gets better. Clutch just failed totally ! ! Found a hole in a piece of flexi pipe near the master cylinder which was giving the engine bay a fluid shower each time the clutch was pressed. It has been rubbing on the mounting bolt of the master cylinder. If your reading this I suggest you check yours now before you do anything else. Cost now down to £10.
Richard
In news:HJSad.2074$ snipped-for-privacy@newsfe3-win.ntli.net, Richard Long blithered:
Does that include the respray? Brake and/or clutch fluid and paint don't get along!
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