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Clutch master cylinder this time....
When i picked the car up from Jabba after having the clutch done, they asked whether i got in the car with fluid on my shoes or touched the pedal with clutch fluid on my hand as there was fluid in the footwell. They also mentioned that it took ages to get it bled and a decent feel in the pedal and to keep an eye on it.
After taking it home there were a few drips in the footwell again, but, after a wipe, nothing appeared again. Assumed that the failing slave and loss of pressure may have collapsed a seal causing it to weep a little.
Over the last 500 miles the clutch has got heavier and heavier. The pedal doesnt feel like its exerting force fully throughout its full travel and therefore not disengaging the clutch properly, making gear changes slow, notchy, and generally ****. It feels just like it did before the slave went. No pressure.
After phoning them he said he was expecting a call after saying i may have issues. He did say it was a big of a job what with it being in the bulkhead down by the pedal.....but.....the book says 1 hour 15, so thats all they are charging, plus £57 for the cylinder...and....they had a space free Saturday morning. So off she goes Saturday for a new master and clutch switch to stop reving upon dumping the clutch.
Atleast this way it saves me playing with hydraulics, which i dont like. And, it means that any issues with the clutch in the future, they've done all the work so cant argue anything.
Other than that, list of jobs to do over the next few weeks;
-Near side outer CV boot.
-Daves adjustable tie rods (do i need a new bush to slip between the fork end?)
-4 wheel alignment.
-Replacement headlights need polishing, adjuster clip replacing, and fitting.
-Headlight levelling system needs fault finding.
-No radio signal, that needs sorting.
-Brakes need stripping, cleaning, painting, bleeding.
Then we have the servicing that i cant get my head around. The car had a new engine 60k ago, whens a cambelt required? Oil and filter change is nearly due. Haldex needs doing too i guess.
Oh and then i want the front bumper painting, the rear boot trim handle, and a scuff on the bumper.
