Clutch work on 146!

I sold my 146 recently, and only on Monday did the clutch peddle drop to the floor and the new owner needs it back on the road ASAP.

I didn't warranty the car, but I decided to replace the unit, and have her pay for the parts.
The car got a new clutch 200 miles ago...

So... place your bets... what's at fault:

#1: The release bearing crumpled.
#2: The master cylinder fooked.
#3: The slave cylinder fooked.
#4: Damaged pipe from master to slave.

I'll know by Monday...

If the pedal has dropped, it could be master or slave.

More than likely slave though.

Mines still in the garage getting fixed and the bite point has dropped and it judders and it doesn't disengage properly.

It's the release bearing gone, which has worn the clutch fingers.

Under warranty, though. If they ever fix it, that is.

This happened to my 146 a few years ago when my father owned it. After fitting a new slave cylinder all was well. So I'd bet on it being the slave cylinder. If the master cylinder was at fault you'd have spongy or non-existent brakes too.

Paul

It turned out to be the slave cylinder.
If you don't have a 90 degree circlip remover, don't even think about doing this job.
I had a standard straight one, and it took many attempts to locate the barsteward on the slave.
I could have been finished in 1hr 30, but no...

Done now!

Glad you got it sorted. Sounds like a pig of a job though!

Just be glad it wasn't the release bearing!!

Paul

why did you need a circlip remover, did you replace the seals round the piston or the whole unit?

Aj, the whole unit (it's also a Boxer don't forget) and you need to pull a circlip off first. It needs to be removed before you do the seals anyway.
The inlet manifold is the first thing to come off as otherwise you don't have an easy job!

Have the same problem myself now with a 2000 146 1.4TS. Took a look and sure enough there's oil leaking out of the slave cylinder. Have located the part and ordered and was hoping to do the replacement job myself but if the lack of a circlip remover means it's impossible for me to do it then I'll have to throw in the towel and sell a kidney to get someone else to do it for me. Would it be possible to remove the circlips any other way or should I give in? Any input welcomed.

Hey there!
I had major problems with the circlip on the boxer which is located on the rear of the engine, up against the firewall. Best idea I can come up with is that you toddle off to McQuinalns tool megastore on either Capel St or out in Blanch or Liffey Valey and pick up a good circlip remover with adjustable heads... they can be adjusted to either remove internal circlips, or external, and they usually come with 90 degree heads also. Try that!

Whoops.. my inability to read and retain the info in the post above is just astounding...
If you can't get a circlip remover, try use string (Dental floss?) tied to either of the loops, and prise it off with a screwdriver...

Ta McGuinn, I'll give McQuinlans a look over the weekend and pick myself up an adjustable one of those doohickeys.Should have have a crack at it then.

Do you still need the circlips for a TS engine rather than a boxer?

If slave cylinder is the same as on my 33, easiest way i've found replacing it is to put circlip in place first, keeping it 'open', then offer slave cyl. through hole until snug and release circlip. If you put cyl. through first it will take ages.

i had a 146 ti an that happened . it was slave clylinder

Damn clutches. Mine has given up the ghost. A problem I've had before. The pressure plates have decided to go on holiday apparently. Has to get replaced. Parts cost are fine but the labour charges are making me feel ill. Will have it back tomorrow evening and hopefully there'll be nomore nasty surprises.
I reckon its karma, was slagging off a mate's girlfriend just over the weekend as the battery died in her renault and the immobliser started agting the maggot. Actually advised her myself and she was able to get it going grand again. Thought karma would have forgiven me for that, apprently not.

Here are the other times its happened.
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=35374 (Warning sign???)
At least it should be sorted now.

Please see attached pic for info. Battery removed and failed clutch slave cylinder 'the culprit' in place with tell-tale leaking oil. Getting part for replacement as I type. Will update.

No circlip pliers needed....simple unbolt and replace the whole unit.

wrinx

I'm having the shuddering, can't select gears problem (could be the release bearing) with my '95 146 boxer. Do you know of anyone in the south Dublin area that would take this job on?