Clutch problems

[VR6T0BY 0]

I need some help,

I can not get my vr to go into gear. I don't think it is the clutch as l have not noticed it slipping at all. To begin with it was just getting harder to put it in to gear especially when it was cold. Now l can not select a gear at all apart from l managed to get reverse before l have the engine started.

I have been told it might be the clutch fluid needs replacing does anyone know where the reservor is for this.

Does anyone have any ideaas or had a similar problme l would be very greatful!

Thanks

[jesterwalker69 0]

Have you checked the connector cable where it attaches to the counterweight in the engine bay? The disc which the cable connects to snapped in mine and i couldn't select a gear but it snapped just as i selected 2nd.

[VR6T0BY 0]

Thanks for the reply

The linkage all seems fine. I have found a DIY for bleeding the clutch system if anyone is interested. If this does not work l guess it could be the slave cylinder, master cylinder, cluctch or maybe the pressure plate? Does anyone have any experience of this problem?

DIY FOR BLEEDING THE CLUTCH SYSTEM

Flushing or bleeding the clutch is the same procedure as

bleeding the brakes. To flush the clutch, get a clear tube from your local

auto parts store that fits around the bleeder valve (3/8" i think) it should

be about 24" long or so. The bleeder valve is easy to get to through the

top, it is located right next to / below the shifter weight ontop of the

transaxle. Get some of the same brake fluid you use for your brakes, as

both the clutch and brakes use the same fluid resevoir. remove the dust cap

on the bleeder valve and place the clear tube over the valve (this should be

a snug fit). Place a clean glass jar under the car just behind the driver

side CV axle.Run the other end of the hose into the glass jar.

Put about 1" of clean brake fluid into the jar to prevent air from being sucked back into the line. Tape a socket to the end of the hose in the jar. The socket will weigh down the hose's tip and make sure it's always submerged.

Remove the fluid resevoir cap. open the bleeder valve approx. 1/2 of a turn (180

degrees or so). Fluid should start slowly running through the clear tube.

You can push the clutch pedal slowly a few times then check and add fluid as

needed. The clutch system doesnt use much fluid so a few pumps should do

it. check the color of the fluid to see if it is contaminated. It might be

a good idea to have a friend (armed with a beer of course) to help so one

can pump the clutch and the other can watch the clear tube to see if any air

bubbles come out. After the fluid color changes to the color of your new

fluid, you are done. Tighten the bleeder valve (do not over tighten).

Remove the clear tube. top off the resevoir. Replace the resevoir cap and

the bleeder valve dust cap. If this doesn't solve the problem, then no harm

done since this procedure should be done every 2 years +/-.

[VR6T0BY 0]

BLEEDING THE CLUTCH SYSTEM

Flushing or bleeding the clutch is the same procedure as

bleeding the brakes. To flush the clutch, get a clear tube from your local

auto parts store that fits around the bleeder valve (3/8" i think) it should

be about 24" long or so. The bleeder valve is easy to get to through the

top, it is located right next to / below the shifter weight ontop of the

transaxle. Get some of the same brake fluid you use for your brakes, as

both the clutch and brakes use the same fluid resevoir. remove the dust cap

on the bleeder valve and place the clear tube over the valve (this should be

a snug fit). Place a clean glass jar under the car just behind the driver

side CV axle.Run the other end of the hose into the glass jar.

Put about 1" of clean brake fluid into the jar to prevent air from being sucked back into the line. Tape a socket to the end of the hose in the jar. The socket will weigh down the hose's tip and make sure it's always submerged.

[ aqn ]

Remove the

fluid resevoir cap. open the bleeder valve approx. 1/2 of a turn (180

degrees or so). Fluid should start slowly running through the clear tube.

You can push the clutch pedal slowly a few times then check and add fluid as

needed. The clutch system doesnt use much fluid so a few pumps should do

it. check the color of the fluid to see if it is contaminated. It might be

a good idea to have a friend (armed with a beer of course) to help so one

can pump the clutch and the other can watch the clear tube to see if any air

bubbles come out. After the fluid color changes to the color of your new

fluid, you are done. Tighten the bleeder valve (do not over tighten).

Remove the clear tube. top off the resevoir. Replace the resevoir cap and

the bleeder valve dust cap. If this doesn't solve the problem, then no harm

done since this procedure should be done every 2 years +/-.

[lewvr6 0]

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Also....If your mate comes round to help,remind him to remove the keys from his car before shutting the doors and the alarm locking the car automatically!!