Hi, was hoping for some advice on getting some work done on my
clutch. i have had new master cylinder done but due to the car not being used in a few years the clutch plate has become stuck.
I dont have the space or the knowhow to attack such a job but i would like advice on
somewhere to take it. the car is in castle hill and i dont want to spend too much money.
Any ideas on whats involved, who to take it too and rough priceing would be greatlly
appreciated.
unit,

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Cooper S Mk 2

You say the clutch plate is stuck, what is it doing?

Is the pedal going down and the clutch not releasing?
Is the pedal not going down?

If a clutch sticks to the flywheel it will often release by holding the pedal down and rocking the car.

If a car has been sitting around for a while the clutch hose may be stuffed. They swell up inside and don't let fluid through or they let the fliud through but not back.

[quote="Morris 1100"]You say the clutch plate is stuck, what is it doing?

Is the pedal going down and the clutch not releasing?
Is the pedal not going down?

If a clutch sticks to the flywheel it will often release by holding the pedal down and rocking the car.

Cheers for getting back to me.
The pedal goes up and down normal but the clutch isnt releasing.
all the slave cylinder and master cylinder sections are replaced and good.
i tried to start it in gear to loosen it up.in retrospect probably did more harm than good,

unit

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Cooper S Mk 2

If the hydraulics are working just leave the pedal down and walk away. When you come back it may have released.

But the big question is...does the arm move enough to release the clutch?

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Chris

Everything I like is either
illegal, immoral or fattening.

well chris i can only presume that the arm should move enough as it was all working fine a few years ago before being left to sit.
unit

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Cooper S Mk 2

Sorry if I sounded a bit offhand with my comment. When you press the clutch how much movement is there? Minis suffer from worn clutch linkages and if it is a bit stuck and the arm isn't moving all it should then the clutch is not going to work.

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Chris

Everything I like is either
illegal, immoral or fattening.

If it's been parked for long (like my 850 with the 1293 was, 8 years!) the clutch plate can stick to the flywheel. Nothing I did would budge it.. even cranking it in 4th gear with the clutch in.. so I pulled the flywheel off. That fixed it..

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Seems to be an appropriate post to hijack with the news that my clutch is fine now

You might remember the clutch problems I was having the other day - my new clutch not die-engaging. Well I went to Graham Russell who did the machining, and he had a quick look at it - there was way too much free play. He adjusted most of it out and now it's PERFECT!! (well It drives nicely anyway!) What a nice bloke

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Bob Slattery
Duffman Says A Lot of Things - OH YEAH!!

thanks guys for all your coments.
im pretty sure that the flywheel needs to be pulled and release the clutch plate.
So what it comes down to is where should i take???????
and how much do you think im looking at $$$$$$$? As i said in the original message
its in castle hill. i would much prefer to have a mechanic that someone here
has good things to say about and knows minis than some muppet who just wants my money.
cheers
unit

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Cooper S Mk 2

When i found my little old lady TX Gemini Coupe a few years back, the clutch was stuck in it to, i just started it in gear, drove around the property pumping the clutch and giving it gas at the same time, i realise totaly different clutch setups but it mite help?

Do a search on Castle Hill or maybe Suzitech and you will find Mini mechs practically in your backyard

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"Show me the Mini!"

there is a guy in the hills area who works for beer
.... btw thats not me i work for jack danials
makka

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I'd try Ivan ,at Mini Spares & Repairs, 4 Hoyle Ave, Castle Hill.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I have been known to work for good beer.. but I don't do clutches, unless it's out of the car..

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.