Car Repair Q

seamus

OK, anyone know anything about cars? I haven't enough money to go into a garage yet, and online searches just give me sites selling books . My clutch doesn't seem to work too well recently. Basically I have to force the gears into place, even with my clutch to the floor. If I push really, really hard (on the clutch) it works, but it hurts my foot (awww). So I reckon whatever the clutch does (pulls cables, I dunno ) just needs to be tightened up. Anyone know what costs/time involved? or do I know even less about cars then I think?

Thanks all

Lump

Maybe your clutch is gone


John

GoneShootin

could be the bushings that help the gears mesh together

other gearbox [transmission] info here :

http://www.howstuffworks.com/transmission1.htm

GoneShootin

and for everything you wanted to know about

manual transmission basics

and

clutch opertion basics

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Seamus
You know there is a motor board...
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=47

That might be of better help. It doesn't look too active but worth a try:)

mike65

Seamus, what car are you driving that'll make a big difference
as regards costs, if you're in a BMW or Saab have a stiff
drink ready when you call for a price, but if you drive say a Ford
the cost will be much more bareable, whats more picking up
a second hand unit will be very easy, just get the clutch
off a low milage write-off, its proberly cheaper than fitting new parts to the existing unit as the work time will be no shorter
than dropping in a newer clutch.

Mike.

seamus

I even looked for that damn board, didn't occur to me to look in Misc . The cars a Fiat, so parts are damn cheap, it cost me just 30 quid for a front wing last time someone bust it :eek: Cheers all for your helpfulness, as usual (except Lump)

Turner

Seamus - clutch's are hydroliccly powered (dodgy spelling). Thats why you have to pump the clutch sometimes to get enough pressure to change the gears. I was driving with the hydraulics gone on mine for about a month. Got me some great muscles in me left arm from all that gear forcing. If you bring it in to kwik fit or something they will have a look for any leaking fluid and let you know what it'll cost.

Oh and by the way the clutch for my rover was 230 snots... And they didnt even fit it properly (not kwik fit, my local garage). Dont think you can afford that on our wages now fergal....


Simo..

Winning Hand

Not all clutches are hydraulic, most of the older ones are cable operated, much harder on the foot as the force has to be constantly applied.

Also seamus, my best guess is you have shagged your clutch, probably by riding the clutch in traffic, you will need at least a new friction plate which isnt cheap, but if your transmission is easily accessible you could probably do it yourself.
For your sake I hope im wrong

seamus

All sorted! was the clutch's 'slave cylinder' whatever that is. Brought it in, they saw some stuff leaking out, and it's being fixed. 120 snots. Thanx for the input

and Simo - we all know those strong arm muscles aren't from your gears

rymus

Originally posted by Chief---
hydroliccly

holy crap. what a wacky spelling. I couldnt have even managed that after 15 pints. Good work my friend

Ace1234

Hiya, i am looking for some info on cars, im not the smartest when it comes to complicating engine work. I have a 97 fiat punto with 91000 miles. I keep having to put oil in the head gasket(about 1/4 lite every 2/3 weeks.) but i havent noticed any leaks or seeping. I just want to know if this is normal or should i get it checked out? What would the price to get this problem fixed assuming i had to replace the head gasket? Also the brakes seem to be a little spongy, whats wrong with it and how do i fix it? Again a price would be much appreciated. Thanks

crosstownk

A gravedigger......................

Guy:Incognito

In before lock.

Has to be worth a prize.

Seamus is going to be gutted when he sees this and realises how young and niiave he once was.:)

unkel

Holy phoenix of thread resurrections!

This must be a new record :eek: