Kevin is limping

**V8Landy** · 15th February 2009, 07:23 PM

My wife was driving Kevin (3.9v8i Man) she pulled up around the corner from the bank and when i got back she could not get him into gear. I felt the clutch and there is still pressure there but goes 75% of the travel then sort of locks up. I think hydraulic pressure is there(as there is 50% of fluid still in the reservoir). My thoughts are either a slave cylinder or a fork from the clutch has broken. The thrust bearing has been noisy (i think it was thrust bearing, Noisy when foot is just on the pedal) But apart from that there has been no symptoms.
Does any one have any ideas as i would like to get onto it asap. And is there any recommendations of which clutch to buy if it is stuffed. Thanks in advance Brett

**V8Landy** · 17th February 2009, 08:30 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone.

**V8Landy** · 17th February 2009, 10:59 PM

Yep the trust bearing (Or throw out bearing??) had siezed it had a plastic carrier that had melted. Will replace the clutch even though it was only half worn just to be safe.

mike 90 RR · 17th February 2009, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by V8Landy

Yep the trust bearing (Or throw out bearing??) had siezed it had a plastic carrier that had melted. Will replace the clutch even though it was only half worn just to be safe.

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You could always put in an Auto

Mike

**pop058** · 18th February 2009, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by V8Landy

Yep the trust bearing (Or throw out bearing??) had siezed it had a plastic carrier that had melted. Will replace the clutch even though it was only half worn just to be safe.

don,t forget to check the flywheel for any damage/wear. no point doing the job twice

paul

mike 90 RR · 18th February 2009, 10:55 AM

Check the "spigot bush / bearing" inside, at the end of the crank

**V8Landy** · 19th February 2009, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

....

You could always put in an Auto

Mike

I have one in the shed and would love to do it but i am told it is a lot of work.

**V8Landy** · 19th February 2009, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by pop058

don,t forget to check the flywheel for any damage/wear. no point doing the job twice

paul

Yeh its not bad but will pull it off today and get it machined

**V8Landy** · 19th February 2009, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Check the "spigot bush / bearing" inside, at the end of the crank

Yeh its worn so a new one will go in.

mike 90 RR · 19th February 2009, 10:07 AM

Good to hear you got to that spigot bush / bearing ... so many folks forget it, or are not aware, and then wonder why their new clutch has vibrations or chatters, later on

Originally Posted by V8Landy

I have one in the shed and would love to do it but i am told it is a lot of work.

I've converted Holdens , Fords & Valiants from manual to auto & vise / versa (but not rover)
All was just bolt up ABC .... The only difference as far as the motor goes is ... The Cam .... but you really wouldn't notice it IMHO

Remove gearbox / Clutch / Fly wheel ..... Bolt up flex plate / Auto / Auto shift stick

It should just fit .... Unless the transfer box & wiring is different .... A little "online Q & A" would resolve that

Just a thought

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