Thread: CLUTCH FORK PROBLEMS

I think you need a new mechanic.

For starters you cannot just replace the slave cylinder as the master cylinder, pipe, and slave cylinder is all one item - basically plastic. So I do not think your mechanic knows about Freelanders.

As far as the fork goes - the usual problem is the bracket that holds the slave cylinder goes and can cause symptoms as you describe - I have waiting to go into my car - was about $40 including $12 for delivery.

Assuming there is a fork problem - I would try TR Spares in Lonsdale SA - they should be able to provide a second hand one.

I would take your car to a more knowledgeable mechanic.

Garry

Ring British Motor imports. The part number UTB100140L. Would be very suprized if they dont have one in stock.

Same clutch pedal symptoms happened to me 3 months ago, ended up the thrust bearing had fused it self to the slider, fork was ok, bits of the trust bearing ended up going thru the clutch plates. nothing wrong with the master or slave cylinders

Cost me a flywheel grind and a new clutch, not a bad diy, but you will need help.

Have you had a look at the fork, or was the mechanic simply guessing?

Originally Posted by Carl Gilmore

Same clutch pedal symptoms happened to me 3 months ago, ended up the thrust bearing had fused it self to the slider, fork was ok, bits of the trust bearing ended up going thru the clutch plates. nothing wrong with the master or slave cylinders

Cost me a flywheel grind and a new clutch, not a bad diy, but you will need help.

Have you had a look at the fork, or was the mechanic simply guessing?

Hi all, I am trying to help my son in law with his freelander. I am only used to working on Series Landy's so this is all a bit new to me.

His 1.8 Freelander has the same clutch pedal symptons as described above but I am unsure where to actually start the process of elimination. When the problem first occurred it rolled into the nearest mechanic and he said it was the clutch gone, but I am not convinced. Where do I inspect the master/slave brackets. Is there anything else to check BEFORE taking it to another mechanic or taking it apart myself. I have done a few clutches in different cars and rebuilt a series 2a gearbox myself, but not sure if should tackle this.

Just trying to help the family, as I am in Aberdeen Scotland and on holidays, but the family are struggling a bit and the car is missed terrible. Bit sitting there for a while so I would like to help a bit while I am here.

Cheers,

Nathanial

ANybody that can help thankyou in advance.