clutch problems

[vanishing days]

My 180 has become stiff and knotchy to get into gear over the last few days its fine when the engines off I had the plastic cylinder and bracket replaced about 4 months ago can it be that again or something else any help would be appreciated

[Blade9274]

If you believe the Slave side is ok and the Bracket is its more then likely the bracket on the Master.

[stamford]

Could be the gearshaft pin, bottom of box or possibly a stiff actuator arm, doubt if the slave has gone again, but check anyway. When was the oil last changed? Could be the cold affecting it.

[vanishing days]

Im not sure when the oil was changed last it had a new clutch just over a year ago two im hoping its something simple or it might be time for a change

[ZRed]

Why did the slave get changed? Seized clutch arm? If the cause of why the first one failed wasn't rectified, it'll just happen again.

[vanishing days]

Im not sure what made it go originally it just exploded when I was on holiday how do i check th clutch arm

[vanishing days]

I now cant get it in any gear stupid ******* car

[stamford]

Not a good sign, best check the slave and bracket for starters, then look towards the master. If indeed the slave has gone then it'll point towards the arm not being serviced when the clutch was changed.

[vanishing days]

Its looking like the arm how do I oil it

[petet16]

You could try some wd40 where the arm comes out of the box, it might take a few goes before you notice any difference, I do mine about 2/3 times a year with graphite chain lube, it definitely makes a difference.

[vanishing days]

Got some wd40 will give it ago cheers

[bowthruster]

Does halfords sell any graphite chain lube?Thought i'd ask before taking a trip over there.

[petet16]

Halfords have a ptfe based chain lube which would work just as well

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_25 0192_langId_-1_categoryId_228374

[bowthruster]

Cheers for that,will get some tomorrow...if i can get out of my road

[vanishing days]

Well have driven the car this morning. Still having problems seriously running out of patience with this car im contemplating just scrapping it or selling It and getting a mk 2

[ZRed]

Farting against thunder by greasing the arm from outside. It needs the box out and arm off, cleaned - lubed and put back in. If its burst the seal on your slave then you'll need to renew it again.

[vanishing days]

fixed finally cheers for everyones help now i need s spring

[grimmy]

fixed finally cheers for everyones help now i need s spring

What was the problem.

[vanishing days]

The clutch arm wasnt moving right and the hydraulics were leaking