Clutch has gone / going

[DeVilleChris]

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.

[DeVilleChris]

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

[DeVilleChris]

Attempting this tomorrow! Wish me luck

[1973/126]

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

 

[DeVilleChris]

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


Chris

[1973/126]

 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.

[DeVilleChris]

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

[DeVilleChris]

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/

[Pete126]

Really impressed Chris. Well done

By the way, a very organized window sill

[skoda_norman]

Woo! Back on the road where it belongs.

[DeVilleChris]

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

[1973/126]

 
 Well done Chris!

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

[DeVilleChris]

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.