In the last few days when reversing I noticed that the clutch is dragging / not fully dis-engaging as you go to select reverse, and today the same is happening with selecting first gear.
Couple of of bits of background.
First off, the clutch/brake fluid is most likely overdue to be changed, but has worked fine for the last two years. I feel the deterioration is a bit too sudden to be the fluid.
Secondly, there is a bit of power steering fluid blowing back onto the flexible pipe that leads to the clutch slave cylinder on the gearbox. I need an assistant to press the clutch to see if the hose is 'rotting' and bulging and therefore the fluid's pressure is not 'reaching' the clutch itself.
( I need to get a 'drag link' and alter it to open the power steering pump's crosshead 'bolt' and replace the seal ).
I'm thinking the problem must be one of the two clutch cylinders moving into the first stages failing.
What I am wondering about is, is there any way of determining which one is failing ?
I don't really want to buy one of each, or buy the 'wrong' one first ?
Any comments welcome.
I think I have the two part numbers, but if you have them handy, you might post them on here.
Thanks.
Couple of of bits of background.
First off, the clutch/brake fluid is most likely overdue to be changed, but has worked fine for the last two years. I feel the deterioration is a bit too sudden to be the fluid.
Secondly, there is a bit of power steering fluid blowing back onto the flexible pipe that leads to the clutch slave cylinder on the gearbox. I need an assistant to press the clutch to see if the hose is 'rotting' and bulging and therefore the fluid's pressure is not 'reaching' the clutch itself.
( I need to get a 'drag link' and alter it to open the power steering pump's crosshead 'bolt' and replace the seal ).
I'm thinking the problem must be one of the two clutch cylinders moving into the first stages failing.
What I am wondering about is, is there any way of determining which one is failing ?
I don't really want to buy one of each, or buy the 'wrong' one first ?
Any comments welcome.
I think I have the two part numbers, but if you have them handy, you might post them on here.
Thanks.
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