02A slave, T4 master, 02J box

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Righto, managed to get a couple of hours in this week!

First I spent shovelling gearbox oil filled cat litter off the ground...

The second I spent attempting to get my clutch sorted out.

I have 02A slave, T4 master, 02J box, HEL all new parts between pedal and the original dmf clutch setup on my 1.8t.

I tried
just pumping the pedal
Pump and hold
Messibleed/pressure bleeder
Then all of above with the slave disconnected and raised as high as I could

No air is coming out, just new clean fluid. Pedal feels firm

Clutch doesn't do anything, except chip teeth oFf the gears if I try and engage.

Going to try bleeding once more tonight, then what?

Thanks lads!

[Elroy]

Is the master cylinder being pushed in enough... full travel?

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i did wonder that but I think so.

not exactly sure what to test in the system. cant really test the clutch that i can think of? and cant really test any components without buying new, which might be necessary

i was a bit surprised how much fluid movement is in the resevoir

[tontoe]

Have you taken the clutch off ? If not it maybe a case of the clutch is stuck from standing

[13]

Are u in fact suggesting that ye older shit heap hasn't moved?

No I didn't take it off, (didn't want to find anything heart breaking) good thinking

[13]

Uugh that means box out

Was mentally prepared though

[tontoe]

Or start it in gear with your foot on the clutch if you have a long drive way

[13]

I did try that last night, it does go forward

What would that achieve?

Could I have forgotten something like clutch release bearing etc? What would that do? Don't think I did.... Or put it in wrong?

[tontoe]

If the plate is stuck to the flywheel it should free it. Can't see how the clutch pedal would be firm if the thrust bearing was missing.

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Think u could be right tontoe, didn't even know this was a thing.

Poor starter motor has Had a hard time, but not free yet. Might be a tow down the road next

[regcheeseman]

Think I've been here before a long time ago, was a random bolt stuck in the pressure plate or something equally stupid.

Gearbox off time mate.

[B1G VR]

I did try that last night, it does go forward

What would that achieve?

Could I have forgotten something like clutch release bearing etc? What would that do? Don't think I did.... Or put it in wrong?

Lift one side with a trolley jack,and start it in gear.Never had a clutch that didn't come unstuck after a short while.

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What do u mean by lift one side? Jack a wheel off the ground?

[tontoe]

Lift one side with a trolley jack,and start it in gear.Never had a clutch that didn't come unstuck after a short while.

Good idea Kev. Much better than mowing down the neighbours yes 13 lift one front wheel. Unless you have an lsd fitted

[B1G VR]

And make sure the clutch pedal is held down,while you are doing this.

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No joy, box on way out.

Bet it's the hydraulics after all this.....

[regcheeseman]

No joy, box on way out.

Bet it's the hydraulics after all this.....

Of course it will be, but you'll not know until you've wasted hours pointlessy removing the gearbox.

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Booya

[Elroy]

Looks like it's been sat at the bottom of the pacific for the last ten years.

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Fuck you. shit box.