Actually, a four year service should flush all fluids, including the clutch !
Important word "should".
Echo that when you find the original air filter in a 10 year old car it sickens me to the core garages take your money and claim to do work... MD's seem to be the worst.
This alone is why I do all my own servicing, so I know it is done!
Actually bought a sealey pressure brake/clutch bleeder a couple of months ago as was on an Amazon special.
The car has covered about 1700 miles since replacing the cylinder and everything is operating perfectly.
Well spotted Matt.
On further investigation I noticed the clutch pedal was not returning back fully by only 1 or 2mm. Hey presto after manually pulling the clutch pedal back the system started to bleed fluid as it should and the clutch pedal firmed up- job done. Have since purchased a new clutch return spring from Euro spares for £9.50 as it would appear the spring weakens over time and doesn't pull the clutch pedal back fully.
The white substance is created by an interaction between the plastic release agent and the brake fluid over time. This was an issue in other cars that used this type of plastic part.
Thread revivalThe most awkward part of the job was locating the ends of the circlip that holds the rod into the clutch pedal. You are working upside down lying on your back and unable to see how the clip lies. I used a piece of plasticine and pressed it into the back of the pedal where the rod goes. When carefully removed, you will have an impression showing the orientation of the circlip ends, and you will also see what size of circlip pliers you need for best fit.
Thanks, will check if it's the same as mine.Not sure how it can be loose on the rod?? Is the rod itself loose?
This is from my 3200, if it’s the same pedal box it could be the rubber bush.
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