I've noticed over the last few days that I'm struggling to get the car into 2nd. Now it does go in but there's a little crunch when it does. It also seems to be unwilling to release out of 1st without a "tug". After a while the car behaves normally as it warms up. The clutch was done 20K miles ago with an OEM and the MTF fluid was changed (for the 3rd time - it likes fresh MTF) time about 1,000 miles ago. I also bled the clutch fluid about 10,000 miles ago as part of the the normal brake bleed service.
Now, I'm not happy with it as it's not right, so I checked the Master Clutch cylinder reservoir for fluid this morning and while it's full it's completed back and "greasy". Now, I too suffer the creaky/clicky clutch issue and I've used some Molokyte grease to help here. However, I think it's finally failed as the grease on top of the brake fluid seems to be from the cylinder (how else would it get here).
So, has anyone else replaced the master cylinder and noticed an improvement?
The are not cheap for a new one at £150, but cheaper than a new gearbox or clutch! I might get one from a breakers and strip it.
Now, I'm not happy with it as it's not right, so I checked the Master Clutch cylinder reservoir for fluid this morning and while it's full it's completed back and "greasy". Now, I too suffer the creaky/clicky clutch issue and I've used some Molokyte grease to help here. However, I think it's finally failed as the grease on top of the brake fluid seems to be from the cylinder (how else would it get here).
So, has anyone else replaced the master cylinder and noticed an improvement?
The are not cheap for a new one at £150, but cheaper than a new gearbox or clutch! I might get one from a breakers and strip it.