Only 1 out of 3 working!

testrider

testrider

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Just jumped in the other halfs MX5 to nip to the Volvo dealers for some much need valve stem seals for my V70 and the clutch pedal went straight to the floor! The clutch slave cylinder had decided enough was enough and did a little wee on the floor.

So that's both the 10 year old cars off the road and I'm now using the P6 as a daily and parts collector, aren't old cars great?

No chance of fixing them this weekend either as it's our first wedding anniversary and don't think spending the day passing spanners to me with my head under the bonnet was quite what Jane had in mind!
 
Yes, the V70 has, the slave cylinder acts directly on the release bearing with the input shaft passing through the centre. The V70 that only needs valve stem seals and a timing belt though.

It's the MX5 clutch slave cylinder that's gone and that's just bolted to the outside of the bell housing. Shouldn't be too difficult, just need some time.

I hope things don't come in threes!
 
I'm convinced that moving the slave cylinders into the bellhousing is just another ploy to prevent you fixing it yourself and charge more for fixing it. Lets see.... replace external slave cylinder - max 1 hour, replace internal slave - min 5 hours assuming gearbox removal, and of course you might as well replace the clutch while your there... oh and wait, it might have a dual mass flywheel that you have to replace at the same time...... :evil:

Lucky it's the mx5 clutch slave !
 
I think you're right Richard, I don't see how it's any better a system than a conventional lever operated by a slave.

MX5 clutch cylinder arriving tomorrow and as it's an inline engine there's plenty of room to work on it. I had the option of buying a complete pattern part fully assembled for £15.75 or rebuild kit for £13.50. Who's going to bother rebuilding the existing one to save £2.25?
 
I went down to one car earlier this week, as my P6 was giving me starting issues (starter motor wouldn't spin).

So I've been having to drive a 1971 camper every day to work instead.

Luckily, the P6 is nicely designed so I could whip the starter off, dismantle it, clean it all and grease where necessary, and reassemble. Two days later and it's back on the road :D
 
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