clutch problems

vanishing days · 18-01-13, 04:16 PM

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 · 18-01-13, 04:22 PM

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

stamford · 18-01-13, 04:23 PM

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 · 18-01-13, 04:32 PM

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 · 18-01-13, 07:31 PM

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 · 18-01-13, 08:48 PM

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 · 19-01-13, 03:17 PM

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

stamford · 19-01-13, 04:27 PM

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 · 19-01-13, 04:42 PM

Its looking like the arm how do I oil it

petet16 · 19-01-13, 04:45 PM

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.