Slippy Clutch

[clivvy]

no aftermarket under trays, if your bolts snap, you'll have to either drill out the broken ones or drill new ones...

yup, DOT4 brake/clutch fluid. Keep plenty spare as you'll probably lose a fair bit. This is why I used clean containers so I could recycle the top reservoir as I bled the system. Top one was quick to bleed, bottom one was the slowest. I think it would be way easier and quicker with help, someone to pump the pedal.

SO its open bleed nipple, push down, close and repeat - I allowed the fresh fluid to drain back into a clean plastic container and refilled, then did the bottom nipple same process - open bleed nipple and drain, push down and close and repeat...

 

[rustic]

...
What clutch fluid do I need? Isn't it just standard DOT4?

Yes standard Dot 4:thumb2

 

[rustic]

no aftermarket under trays, if your bolts snap, you'll have to either drill out the broken ones or drill new ones...

Drill and tap M6 or use M6 helicoils.:thumb2

 

[clivvy]

Drill and tap M6 or use M6 helicoils.:thumb2

yup! I think ive got some in the shed, so might have a bash at that tomorrow!:thumbs

 

[rustic]

yup! I think ive got some in the shed, so might have a bash at that tomorrow!:thumbs

Don't forget, helicoils are a kit and comprise a drill, a tap and the coils them selves, and an insertion tool.:thumb2
I have never used them on the Mav, but bought a few sets when working on outboards, aluminium threaded holes can easily shear M6 and bigger bolts, even stainless steel.

 

[clivvy]

yeah I have two helicoil kits.

used one a number of years ago to repair a V6 aluminium engine in situ - broken engine mount bolts, what a job that was!

the other kit I used on my current Terrano to repair the thermostat housing...

 

[Sweety]

I was lucky as the bolts on the skid plate came out ok on mine bit cleaned the threads & then covered them in copper grease have had to remove it a couple of times now & the bolts come out fine:thumb2 on my old T2 sheared 1/2 of them so just drilled some new holes to the side of the factory ones & used self tapping coach bolts & the held up great as I often had to take the skid plate off to hammer it back into shape:augie

 

[Banshee]

I was lucky as the bolts on the skid plate came out ok on mine bit cleaned the threads & then covered them in copper grease have had to remove it a couple of times now & the bolts come out fine:thumb2 on my old T2 sheared 1/2 of them so just drilled some new holes to the side of the factory ones & used self tapping coach bolts & the held up great as I often had to take the skid plate off to hammer it back into shape:augie

I've binned mine :lol

 

[elty001]

I've binned mine :lol

Would recommend you get something under there when off roading.
A rogue branch could or rock could find its way up into the belts/pulleys and cause some damage.

 

[Banshee]

Fitted the new hose today and clutch slip hasn't really improved

Here's the old hose complete with junction box, removed this and secured the new hose to the chassis :thumbs

 

[panelbeater]

is your clutch pedal coming up to the stop,are you riding the pedal,is the pivot bush worn in the pedal bolt.

 

[Banshee]

is your clutch pedal coming up to the stop,are you riding the pedal,is the pivot bush worn in the pedal bolt.

I've adjusted the bite point again to def rule out that's not the issue as I did think about that :thumbs good shout buddy

Pivot bush is fine, I do think it is just clutch wore out, 130,000 miles on the original clutch can't be bad going can it?

 

[R1cho]

I've adjusted the bite point again to def rule out that's not the issue as I did think about that :thumbs good shout buddy

Pivot bush is fine, I do think it is just clutch wore out, 130,000 miles on the original clutch can't be bad going can it?

thats good going on an original clutch, mine made it to 128k :lol they usually run out around 120 -125k

 

[Banshee]

thats good going on an original clutch, mine made it to 128k :lol they usually run out around 120 -125k

Sounds about right to me then, I'll just limp it along until it dies a death :doh

 

[AlexD333]

Oh god I'm on 117k

Saying that banshee you are running a clutch killer mega bar steward power chip as we'll :naughty

 

[Sweety]

Oh god I'm on 117k

Yip yours is getting to that milage when a nice new clutch is going to be needed start saving up for it Alex:thumbs

 

[R1cho]

milners sell a good one :lol and theres a garage round from me that fits em for £200 :lol

 

[AlexD333]

milners sell a good one :lol and theres a garage round from me that fits em for £200 :lol

Think I'll have to find a good place to fit it, with all the gear.

 

[Sweety]

Think I'll have to find a good place to fit it, with all the gear.

I'm sure the lads at work would do it for you Alex:nenau

 

[solarman216]

Cannot understand if it stalls the engine then in my book the clutch is fine, but after driving for a while it slips points to something else causing the problem, a I think I said before drive it till it starts slipping then stop and get under to see if you have free play on the slave cylinder, mileage is no real guide as it depends on the driver/drivers previously, I did more than450k in a Daff truck and never had it replaced, Rick