General Various Sei problems (moved from MM)
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General Various Sei problems (moved from MM)
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the Sportings used the C514 and the non-Sportings the C526 (the non-sporting box being the wet driveshaft type).
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the Sportings used the C514 and the non-Sportings the C526 (the non-sporting box being the wet driveshaft type).
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Chances are that it's a C514.
The C526 is the so called "wet shaft" gearbox fitted to some 1108s, but, AFAIK, no Sportings.
Easy way to tell, the C514 has a reverse detente on the gearlever (you have to pull up -- or push down -- can't remember which -- to get reverse), while the wet shaft C526, cursed be its name, does not.
You might consider buying parts from a specialist like eurocarcare in Derby or Shop4Parts, either of which will be able to match parts to VIN. You'll probably save a little money and a lot of hastle.
Google will find.
Having said all that, I'm pretty sure that the clutches on all 1108 cars are the same. The 899 ones are different, though.
Chances are that it's a C514.
The C526 is the so called "wet shaft" gearbox fitted to some 1108s, but, AFAIK, no Sportings.
Easy way to tell, the C514 has a reverse detente on the gearlever (you have to pull up -- or push down -- can't remember which -- to get reverse), while the wet shaft C526, cursed be its name, does not.
You might consider buying parts from a specialist like eurocarcare in Derby or Shop4Parts, either of which will be able to match parts to VIN. You'll probably save a little money and a lot of hastle.
Google will find.
Having said all that, I'm pretty sure that the clutches on all 1108 cars are the same. The 899 ones are different, though.
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Has different clutches for the non-Sporting 1108 Sei (page 41)
http://www.national-auto.co.uk/assets/content/documents/national_new_clutch_sept2012.pdf
Has different clutches for the non-Sporting 1108 Sei (page 41)
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Not sure why he didn't reply here, but "tonybbj" has left two messages on my profile, which I'll copy here:
Not sure why he didn't reply here, but "tonybbj" has left two messages on my profile, which I'll copy here:
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Re: hi
Yes, you have the C514 gearbox & need the clutch to suit.
Same as a Cinq Sporting.
Yes, you have the C514 gearbox & need the clutch to suit.
Same as a Cinq Sporting.
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ring Mick at Eurocarcare.net as fingers suggested, he'll tell you which you need if you get the VIN number from the V5 and have you sorted and smiling in no time. Quick delivery also
ring Mick at Eurocarcare.net as fingers suggested, he'll tell you which you need if you get the VIN number from the V5 and have you sorted and smiling in no time. Quick delivery also
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Derby. But he'll do next day delivery if they have it, even if they don't generally only a couple of days before it arrives.
http://www.eurocarcare.net/
Derby. But he'll do next day delivery if they have it, even if they don't generally only a couple of days before it arrives.
http://www.eurocarcare.net/
Re: hi
Mention the forum and you'll probably get it at better than trade.
The clutches last 60k miles and up (thrust bearings tend to go first). The trick to long clutch life is, whenever the car is at a standstill, pop it into neutral, release the clutch pedal.
Just like your driving instructor taught you.
Mention the forum and you'll probably get it at better than trade.
The clutches last 60k miles and up (thrust bearings tend to go first). The trick to long clutch life is, whenever the car is at a standstill, pop it into neutral, release the clutch pedal.
Just like your driving instructor taught you.
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You could try adjusting the cable before buying parts but its usually a sign the clutch is on way out when the cable starts requiring adjustments. If you change it you wanna be changing the clutch, thrust bearing and cable in one go though.
i do that^^.
never had to change a clutch on any of my cento's, lost count but i've had more than most people ever do.
You could try adjusting the cable before buying parts but its usually a sign the clutch is on way out when the cable starts requiring adjustments. If you change it you wanna be changing the clutch, thrust bearing and cable in one go though.
fingers99 said:
i do that^^.
never had to change a clutch on any of my cento's, lost count but i've had more than most people ever do.
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Could just be adjustment. The adjuster is just in front of the clutch arm on top of the gearbox (nylon nut thingy).
Try two clicks clockwise (looking from front of car).
Like all cable operated clutches (except a few Rovers) it needs periodic adjustment.
Remember, there's no syncromesh on reverse, so, neutral, 1 and 2 and 3 (count) reverse.
Could just be adjustment. The adjuster is just in front of the clutch arm on top of the gearbox (nylon nut thingy).
Try two clicks clockwise (looking from front of car).
Like all cable operated clutches (except a few Rovers) it needs periodic adjustment.
Remember, there's no syncromesh on reverse, so, neutral, 1 and 2 and 3 (count) reverse.
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You haven't said why you want to change the clutch, but adjustment is free, so worth a try before spending money!
You haven't said why you want to change the clutch, but adjustment is free, so worth a try before spending money!
