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Richard Long - 11 Oct 2004 17:20 GMT

Just bought a 1999 TD5 Dico.
Known it from new and has been well looked after.
When I change gear from 2nd to 3rd the gears feel as if they are grating a
bit.
I have also been having the odd problem where I can't find any gear and the
clutch pedal feels soft.

sorry if there is not enough info please feel free to ask more questions.

Richard

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Andrew Renshaw - 11 Oct 2004 19:14 GMT

Hi Richard ,

Two possibles:

1. Gearbox on it's way out as one of the selector forks has got bent and or
shaft is worn - NEW GEARBOX -?850

2, Fork arm on the clutch is about to have pivot go through it - gearbox
out, new fork arm and spindle - ?232

I would say it is more likely to be the second one. In fact I woudl say
definently the second one.

Either way depressing.

Andrew

I have been there and got the tee-shirt

> Just bought a 1999 TD5 Dico.
> Known it from new and has been well looked after.
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> Richard

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Austin Shackles - 11 Oct 2004 20:06 GMT

>Hi Richard ,
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>Either way depressing.

but check the clutch hydraulics first, in case it's something simple.

hadn't they fixed that arm thing by then?

and in any case, I assume (not having seen it) that a competent bloke could
weld it up and reinforce it for a few quid, if they want that sort of silly
money for it.

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Richard Long - 12 Oct 2004 15:11 GMT

Thanks to both for the help.

I have been to see my friendly car mechanic and it looks like it is the
clutch master cylinder (?99) which is leaking.

cheers

Richard

> Just bought a 1999 TD5 Dico.
> Known it from new and has been well looked after.
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> Richard

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Richard Long - 12 Oct 2004 16:27 GMT

Life has to get worse before it gets better.
Clutch just failed totally ! !
Found a hole in a piece of flexi pipe near the master cylinder which was
giving the engine bay a fluid shower each time the clutch was pressed. It
has been rubbing on the mounting bolt of the master cylinder.
If your reading this I suggest you check yours now before you do anything
else.
Cost now down to ?10.

Richard

> Thanks to both for the help.
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GbH - 12 Oct 2004 21:11 GMT

> Life has to get worse before it gets better.
> Clutch just failed totally ! !
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> anything else.
> Cost now down to ?10.

Does that include the respray? Brake and/or clutch fluid and paint don't get
along!

> Richard
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>>> sorry if there is not enough info please feel free to ask more
>>> questions. Richard

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