b14wrc
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 posted on 24/1/15 at 04:57 PM |
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Elise seized clutch issue
Hi all,
Having a little trouble with my PG1 gear box in my Elise, any one got any tips for me as I'm thinking the gear box is going to have to come out.
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http://www.dark-engineering.com/?p=66
I've started my own web page and put a post on there.
Rob
20vt powered rear engined locost
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rdodger
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| posted on 24/1/15 at 05:53 PM |
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PG!'s are known to have issues with the clutch arm to the point you can buy new ones with a grease nipple on the end.
Have a look on elise parts for one.
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theprisioner
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| posted on 24/1/15 at 05:54 PM |
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Known problem apparently
http://www.midlandslotus.co.uk/forum/topic/60629-s1-elise-clutch-mechanism-issues-self-fix-or-garage-job/
http://sylvabuild.blogspot.com/
http://austin7special.blogspot.co.uk/
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 24/1/15 at 07:52 PM |
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Getting the rear clam off, is an easy job as long as you have someone to help lift it off. It make aces so much easier, also you will probably want to
paint the roll bar stays if they have not been done. You can get the clam off gearbox out and all back together in a day with ease. If you drill and
tap the end of the existing clutch arm you can fit a grease knipple I think the guide is on SELOC. If you have an early S1 with the red hose , I would
also recommend replacing the clutch line while you are at it.
I have a copy of the work shop manual if you need it as well
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b14wrc
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| posted on 24/1/15 at 07:56 PM |
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Thanks for the replies.
My car has the braided hose line, as its a late S1.
Humm, hadn't thought of removing the clam. Was just going to drop it out the bottom. I've got it up on ramps today and looking at
stripping it next weekend.
The drilling of the old arm is a good idea, will look at that before buying the modded item.
Rob
20vt powered rear engined locost
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Mikef
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| posted on 25/1/15 at 08:39 AM |
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I have replaced mine without taking the clam off. Not an easy job, I had a ramp and 2 of us on the job, total job took about 7 hours hard work. If I
did not have access to a ramp, I would have the clam off, lot more access. Not sure if you have thought about how you will do it , but you can take
the nearside complete suspension and drive shaft off all in one piece , just undo the wishbone mounting bolts, and remove the rear spring.
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Mikef
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| posted on 25/1/15 at 08:41 AM |
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Forgot this bit , you cant drop it out the bottom , you have to take it out the nearside side, that is the difficult bit. Be careful of the GB shaft
when you come to put it back. There are some good step by step instructions on the Seloc Wiki.
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chillis
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| posted on 25/1/15 at 01:58 PM |
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The clutch actuation lever that passes through the bellhousing seizes. I replaced mine with a Mike Satur one with a grease nipple that solves this
issue.
Its a pain to have to take the box out but it only needs doing once, combine it with a clutch change and you have piece of mind for many years to
come.
Never under estimate the ingenuity of an idiot!
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b14wrc
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| posted on 8/3/15 at 09:07 PM |
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Hi all,
Gear box is out. Didn't have too much hassel with it, only bolt that was a pain was the odd 18 mm at the front next to the exhaust.
http://www.dark-engineering.com/?p=127
Photos on my blog......
Rob
20vt powered rear engined locost
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