Hi Jim, I had some difficulties with the clutch operation on my SIV and posted a request for assistance in May 2012.The detailed responses following my post may be of some help,particularly relating to the position of the slave cylinder and length of the operating rod.I did try to find out the length of the rod without success,only that upto IIIa had one size and SIV onwards had another. I have not heard of a roller bearing release bearing being available. Regards John
Trying to get this new car (to me) 100% reliable, I thought I'd investigate a slight noise suspected from clutch release bearing. I dropped the gearbox out and discovered that the release bearing had lost it's carbon ring and was starting to weld itself to the clutch cover! Is this a common fault? Is there a roller bearing available, and is it advisable to use one? The clutch and cover etc is only around 18 months old and not many miles in that time. I'm suspicious that the previous owner's mechanic had been aware and extended the slave cylinder to operating arm shaft, to compensate. Does anybody have a figure as to how long this shaft should be please?
Series V clutch operation
Posted - 27 Feb 2016 : 20:25:56
