clutch/gearbox problem help please asap!!

26th August 2009, 22:24

was driving yesterday and clutch slipped twice and has never done before. pulled up had a look around and when got back in could select gears and use clutch but had no drive at all so tried slackening the cable a bit and still no drive. towed home and had closer look, the gearbox selects fine in all gears and linkages look fine. there is still feeling in the clutch but when in gear can still push the car forward or backwards.
has anybody else experienced this problem on a vts?
sorry about the long writing but not sure wether could be clutch gearbox or something like pressure plate worn.
thanks dan

26th August 2009, 22:31

if you can pus it wen its in gear is this not to do with compresion ?

26th August 2009, 23:14

wouldn't have thought so mate as the engine runs fine no misfires at all and ticks over fine hot and cold.

26th August 2009, 23:43

Hi,

Sounds like the clutch friction plate. Its either worn or contaminated with oil and hence the slipping / no drive when in gear and you let the clutch go.

You'll need to check for friction plate wear or oil contamination = gearbox needs to come off.

If oil, it will be one of the seals; either crankshaft seal (£not sure) or transmission input shaft seal which is about £12.99

Can you see any oil leaking from the bottom of the bell housing? If so, can you tell if it is engine or tranmission oil? This will be a clue to the seal you need.

26th August 2009, 23:44

also if try starting car without clutch in gear doesnt move at all thanks

26th August 2009, 23:46

will be dropping the box of tomorrow mate after work. there is no leak underneath on the outside had a guess on them 2 options but will it be obvious to if leaking and where from

26th August 2009, 23:46

Ok, it's still the same diagnosis. Its like you have no clutch friction plate at all.

26th August 2009, 23:54

will i see actual wear on the plate or out of place etc thanks

27th August 2009, 22:03

had a clutch kit picked up today from local autofactors and they said was the only 1 they do for a vts. dropped gearbox and everything out tonight and the clutch is the same size but the holes are alot wider and dont match up could there be a different flywheel or a fuck up at the autofactors. the clutch i bought was a heavy duty standard 1 and the 1 taken out was a c g motorsport 1 should there be a difference?
thanks for help. dan

27th August 2009, 23:21

looked into the part number for the clutch have been given and is a LUK repset 1. on the list of cars to fit on 1 from ebay only lists the mk2 vts does anybody no if the hole spacing or actual clutch is different to the mk1 and mk2. the thrust bearing also looks slightly differen.

28th August 2009, 11:03

Hi Dan,

From what you have described they do sound different. Best to take it back because if you try to fit it then the factors may not accept it back.

Try euro car parts, GSF or another factor.

28th August 2009, 13:28

Took it back with old 1 they had gave me a mk2 1. Thanks

31st August 2009, 01:05

fitted new clutch today and everything went back together properly and torqued up right. rolled in gear and there is only slight compression but can be rolled. all gears can be selected and clutch feels normal. when started goes into gear but tries to drive and doesn't. there is a slight noise in engine bay like something slipping. clutch doesnt smell even after about 10 mins trying. a peugot mechanic my dad knows said vts' are known for the diff going. could this be the problem and has anybody experienced this.
thanks dan

19th July 2010, 12:04

Hi, i have 2002 vtr, clutch is slipping, has anyone any videos or step by step guides on how to slacken the clutch cable, and/or get gearbox oil in.

trying to lengthen the life of this clutch until i get my wages

thanks