Sharp Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Does anyone know what the issue might be with my clutch pedal or where would be a good place to start to look? Video probably easier than me trying to describe it: Edited February 28, 2021 by Sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Video not available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Oops, should work now missed out the capitals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2809 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Check fluid level, looks like your loosing initial fluid transfer. what engine and box fitted Edited February 28, 2021 by Tim2809 Extra details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Thanks I'll have a check in the morning. It's a 1998 300tdi 110 with the r380 box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Fluid level is ok, I haven't been able to find any evidence of leakage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 It’s possible that the clutch fork has punched through, so the pressure plate is not pushing back on the slave cylinder through the release bearing and fork. It is also possible that the nuts have moved on the master clinker operating rod that goes through the pedal trunion, but they’d have to be well out of position for this. I think you have a simple master cylinder failure, with it not producing any hydraulic pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 As above, I think the master has failed, for it to not return like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Having just drained the clutch fluid from our 1997 Defender 110, the behaviour is exactly like that in your video. As such, lack of pressure - fluid levels or master cylinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Thanks for everyone's replies, I will replace the master cylinder and hopefully that solves the issue. Is it damaging to the clutch to drive it as it is? I have just been popping it back into position with my foot after changing gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Does look like the master has failed. As long as the clutch itself is releasing, you could drive it, but there is a real risk it will get stuck (either permanently engaged or disengaged) at some point and leave you stranded. I've had that happen on my Esprit couple of years ago, the master failed, pedal stayed down and the clutch was permanently disengaged. Only a few miles stop-and-go traffic before the first symptom of the pedal not returning and total failure. I had to recover the car as there was no drive at all, if the clutch had been stuck I would have started in gear and used rev-matching to shift while limping home. Filip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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