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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: DeVilleChris on June 12, 2014, 08:12:25 PM

Title: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: DeVilleChris on June 12, 2014, 08:12:25 PM

Hi all. This is very odd but if I park my car pacing down hill, I get an oil leak from the gearbox from between the engine and box. now I've had a look, cleaned it all out and then had another look today and its still leaking. Problem is the clutch is being damaged with this too and now it just engages the clutch half way down a road etc...

I want to replace the seal and while I'm there put in a new clutch.

I'm after some suggestions and advice as this is the first time I've attempted a clutch and want to know if there is anything in particular I should look out for / be careful of while doing so.

I want to do this more for experience as having 3 126's now I need to be able to do as much as I can myself; plus its good fun

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: DeVilleChris on June 14, 2014, 11:16:37 AM

Also noticed today because its being run as it is its starting to get too hot too. Really not so good.

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: DeVilleChris on June 16, 2014, 09:47:46 PM

Attempting this tomorrow! Wish me luck

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: 1973/126 on June 16, 2014, 09:53:06 PM

 Chris before you decide to change the clutch. Have you tried to adjust the clutch cable?

 

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: DeVilleChris on June 16, 2014, 10:18:48 PM

It's definately the clutch thats going, wont even go up hills now, the cable is as far out as it can go


Chris

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: 1973/126 on June 16, 2014, 10:41:18 PM

 Oh that sucks.
 It is a straight forward job though.
 Make sure you replace the rear crank seal and the small one on the gearbox input shaft while you at it.
 Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: DeVilleChris on June 16, 2014, 10:43:13 PM

Yeah ive ordered the seals too. and I'm going to fix my starter motor at the same time too. its been bugging me!!

Will post pics as I go along!

Chris

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: DeVilleChris on June 17, 2014, 05:04:24 PM

Well, clutch change was a success!

Think I need to adjust the cable a bit now though as its really really low :(


All works tho!!

Pictures on flikr

https://www.flickr.com/photos/104283175@N04/with/14444920375/

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: Pete126 on June 17, 2014, 07:02:00 PM

Really impressed Chris. Well done :thumbup

By the way, a very organized window sill ;D

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: skoda_norman on June 17, 2014, 07:32:41 PM

Woo! Back on the road where it belongs.

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: DeVilleChris on June 17, 2014, 07:57:38 PM

Ha thanks Pete, you should have seen the drive after I had put the engine back in!! a right mess.

And yeah Rob. Back on the road and enjoyed a nice drive out across the moors to wear in the new clutch!

Chris

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: 1973/126 on June 20, 2014, 11:40:28 AM

 
 Well done Chris!

 That old clutch plate was definitely past it`s best.

Title: Re: Clutch has gone / going
Post by: DeVilleChris on June 20, 2014, 07:58:58 PM

Thanks Ladislav. Yeah it wasn't great! working fine now though

Although I think the timing chain is going, got a rattle type noise coming from there.  :(