Clutch/engine problem

[Alan.F]

Originally Posted by grimmy

There has been serious history and problems with the car James.I agree with Alan I think Mattie should just call time on it.

Thx Grimmy, i just believe there is a time to stop spending on a car James

[talkingcars]

Originally Posted by Alan.F

Thx Grimmy, i just believe there is a time to stop spending on a car James

Fair enough - that's what's happening to GV51

[mattie007]

It's running fine today, although I think it's a clutch problem. It definatly feels different. When you take your foot off it, it doesn't spring straight back up. I'm giving it to the garage next week to see if its a easy fix, if not then it may well be the end. I did notice that putting the ignition on the first setting, the battery, oil and engine management light are on but go out when the car is started. Is that normal?
I admit its had problems but people I know with 'premium' cars have suffered much worse. Only major issues were the head gasket (changed to the the MLS gasket) and the cam shaft last year. Apart from that, it's just had the usual ZS niggles but I still love it! 8 years, 80000 miles, 3 track days and numerous trips to BTCC events! I will miss it.

[petet16]

Lights are normal.

[talkingcars]

The radio should come on at "ign 1", dash lights should come on at "ign 2".
The engine management, ABS and SRS should go out after a few seconds,
the oil and alternator should go out once the engine is started and
the handbrake once the lever is down.

[peterzs]

Its not a semi-sized clutch shaft.

I had trouble with my TF, giving it some beans you got clutch burning smell.

Had the rear end dropped out and a new subframe, while it was out had a new clutch. The arm was so siezed it snapped when it was being wiggled off. That was why the burning smell. Wasnt freeing off.