Problem

Rossy · 30-10-13, 11:37 PM

Having a good look at the clutch plate and friction face of the pressure plate it's like it has been stuck to it and no movement of the actual clutch plate !! Had someone else look at it tonight an hgv mechanic and he thought it had seized up ,but was dumbfounded as to why it wouldn't work !!!! . Tried to return the clutch kit to the motor factor for a replacement but they would not honour it as I'm not a trained mechanic or trader ... gee thanks .So do I go for another clutch kit or has anybody got any suggestions to help ...... thanks again to all ..

petet16 · 31-10-13, 08:08 AM

I think your motor factor may be on dodgy ground with that argument.

I'd be really tempted to go with another clutch kit.

tcb 180 · 31-10-13, 08:17 AM

Is the clutch friction plate fitting and sliding nicely on your gearbox input shaft?

Was the driven plate definately fitted the right way around? Should be marked "Flywheel Side"

Inspect clutch cover plate for any faulty springs etc. Push down against area where bearing comes into contact with it whilst on a flat hard surface to see if all appears to work.

With sheddist kit I had to modify the pedal stop bolt in order to get the pedal up more and get me more travel. Think I fitted a longer bolt and or more washers too?

Rossy · 31-10-13, 05:21 PM

Thanks for replies , Yes the driven plate fits fine on the shaft and it all seems correct, the clutch plate itself has no markings on regarding flywheel side or other so I just put it in as the original one was with the spring flange facing the pressure plate and aligned it up using an alignment tool as well ... and Pete I phoned the factors again today and asked to speak to the manager and was fobbed off with a lame excuse so said that I would call in with the clutch kit and would be asking to speak to a senior member of staff .... so we'll see what happens ...

Rossy · 08-11-13, 07:06 AM

"Update" .. well I have had the clutch kit inspected and replaced but they don't think my problem was the pressure plate or friction plate ,as there were no signs of wear on the friction plate as the Valeo stamp was still visible so had not had any contact with the flywheel ,they said it looked like the friction plate had stuck to the pressure plate ?? So they suggested that my problem lay elsewhere !! probably gearbox .. and to make matters worse !!!! My wife has given me my final warning !!!!! sort it or get rid of it from the driveway ....Mmmmh .. Can't bare to get rid of it as I love my Zs so much "when it's going" she's well named too -heart breaker- the car that is .. So can anybody suggest a remedy or how to properly check the gearbox off the car ..... many thanks for help so far ...

tcb 180 · 08-11-13, 07:50 AM

First step get rid of the wife. Ha Ha

Don't know your mechanical knowledge and not trying to teach granny, but:

That is how a clutch assembly works. Both sides are in full contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Pressure on pedal via hydraulics sends thrust release forward against pressure plate and cantilever action releases pressure by bringing the pressure plate surface away from the friction plate.

I dont think for one minute it is gearbox problem. More so I doubt your original clutch was too bad either. I'd put money on it being siezed clutch arm and or not enough travel being offered from the hydraulic side of things.

I had to use extended bolt and lock nuts and washers at the pedal stop end on my sheddist kit to get the pedal up more or less in line with the brake pedal. This is where you need to start. First get one of the lads on here with a good operating system to measure slave cylinder travel to give you a rough idea of what you need.

I reckon you've gone on one of those fix it merry go rounds, at expense, which was unnecessary.

And just to keep her indoors happy, get her to work the pedal for you.