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Old 28-09-2017, 06:21 PM
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a new clutch and dual mass fly wheel was fitted to my work van at a cost of £960...got it back today but didn't even make it home (20 miles), the clutch pedal has went right to the floor and has stayed there. its selecting gear when engines off but not when engines running as the clutch pedal is stuck in the fully depressed position. its going back to the garage tomorrow but whats a likely cause? what have they done wrong?
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Old 28-09-2017, 06:31 PM
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Hydraulic clutch? If so air lock in the system possibly.
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Old 28-09-2017, 06:33 PM
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Would this be a Vivaro van?
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Old 28-09-2017, 06:52 PM
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its a Vauxhall combo, 63 plate. just passed the 100k miles.
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I'd say airlock or dodgy mater cylinder, has it lost any clutch fluid?
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IN MY EXPERIENCE SOMETIMES WHEN YOU FIT A NEW PART IT PUTS EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE SYSTEM AND FINDS A WEAK LINK WHICH CANT COPE
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Originally Posted by markie t
IN MY EXPERIENCE SOMETIMES WHEN YOU FIT A NEW PART IT PUTS EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE SYSTEM AND FINDS A WEAK LINK WHICH CANT COPE

SUCH AS THE CAPS LOCK BREAKING.......
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Turns out they hadn't connected the hose to the master cylinder properly and the fluid had leaked out. The AA fixed it roadside. Useless cunts....
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Originally Posted by fuzzy
but whats a likely cause?
The likely cause is fucking morons !
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Originally Posted by fuzzy
its a Vauxhall combo, 63 plate. just passed the 100k miles.

just past 650k on mine....

The morons have probably fucked the rubber o-ring thingy where it disconnects at the bellhousing, or not clipped the clutch line in correctly.
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Originally Posted by fuzzy
Turns out they hadn't connected the hose to the master cylinder properly and the fluid had leaked out. The AA fixed it roadside. Useless cunts....

A friend had a clutch specialist recover his van 3 times after they did a clutch on his...for the same reason. 3 fucking times ! And yes, a clutch specialist !! LOL
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Originally Posted by fuzzy
Turns out they hadn't connected the hose to the master cylinder properly and the fluid had leaked out. The AA fixed it roadside. Useless cunts....
i reckon you have spur marks on your van now!
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^^^ huh?
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