hi guys just put new engine in a bravo hgt.trouble is think clutch plate may be stuck.i no i should have checked before putting back together but all part the learning process i suppose.does any one know how could possibly free it without stripping down again.when start engine in gear with foot on clutch pedal the car still jumps forward.if any one thinks could be different problem very happy to hear your views.its had new slave cylinder and been bled.thanks
Technical bravo hgt clutch
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Technical bravo hgt clutch
Hi John
Welcome to the forum. Are you sure the slave cylinder is pushing the clutch arm? When I fitted my replacement engine I forgot to tie the clutch arm back. Because of this the slave cylinder... 'ram' I suppose its called dropped out of the cylinder.
Welcome to the forum. Are you sure the slave cylinder is pushing the clutch arm? When I fitted my replacement engine I forgot to tie the clutch arm back. Because of this the slave cylinder... 'ram' I suppose its called dropped out of the cylinder.
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You're probably right. You can free the plate sometimes but it's hit and miss. First thing to do is warm the car right up. Run it for at least 30 mins so the heat gets through the flywheel. Then switch off put in gear take off handbrake and start the car so it pulls away on the starter. Keep your foot on the clutch because sometimes this will free it. Try and knock it into 2nd and then 3rd. Wait till you're on a long straight stretch of road and try and hit the accelerator, brake and clutch all at the same time. I know it sounds a bit weird but I've done this many times usually successfully. The more speed you get up the better. Make sure you warm the car up first. Of course if your clutch is worn it'll probably strip the linings off instead of releasing, but that's a chance you take. If the clutch is worn you'll have to take it apart anyway!
hi mate thanks for the advice.wish i had this a bit earlier as started to strip down this morn.can i just ask is the release bearing attached to the forks or is it just free to slide.thanks again for advice though i shall remember that for future reference but hopefully i wont need it
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the release bearing sits over the forks, and i think thats probably your issues rather than it all being stuck together.
did you release the bearing from the pressure plate and put onto the shaft/on the forks before you mounted the gearbox back to the engine?
Ry
did you release the bearing from the pressure plate and put onto the shaft/on the forks before you mounted the gearbox back to the engine?
Ry
hi mate yes done all that.ive stripped down got box nearly off but wont come out of engine bay think it stuck on the sub frame.can see realease bearing and it going back and forth with the clutch arm.im so close to getting it off but so far away lol.there was a stud at rear of box which was a right t$$t to get out.any tips how to get out of bay.cheers
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if the bearing is moving back and forth on the fork, did you make sure you pushed the clutch arm in the opposite direction to lock the bearing into the pressure plate?
Ry
Ry
flying clutchman
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The trick to get the rear stud clear is jack the engine UP, onca it comes out of the hole rotate the box anti-clockwise, pull it out with the diff uppermost. Take the stud out before you put it back!
flying clutchman
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As regards the bearing, the information from bulldog refers to a pull type clutch. I was'nt aware your car has one fitted, I thought it was a normal push type. You'll be able to tell!
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Ah! i'm sorry, my last post may have been misguided.
my 20v Turbo has a pull type clutch. you are correct the N/A has a push clutch.
Sorry for the confusion,
Ry
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No, I just mean jack the engine up a bit, and you can wriggle the stud out of the engine. Twist the gearbox so the diff is uppermost and drop out of the side underneath. Before you put it back draw the stud out of the box and replace it later. At various stages raising and lowering the engine an inch or two enables you to get your angles right.
