Clutch issue

Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:08 pm

I got into my f reg 325i this morning and the clutch pedal felt strangely soft. When i took off the "take" was very low and a bit tight to slip it into gear. Any idea what the issue could be, bearing in mind that i am not very mechanically minded. Prior to this the clutch was not slipping.

Cheers

Kuben

Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:42 pm

Sounds like the hydraulic clutch is losing pressure.
It'll be either the seals in the slave cylinder or master or both that are worn.
Best advice is to replace both.

Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:00 pm

As Spadge has posted.Any leak may not be apparent as the fluid has a nasty habit of running down the clutch pedal and into the carpet,soaking through and attacking the floorpan....

Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:12 pm

Thanks Spadge, Daimlerman. Anybody close to me willing to take on this work, I would rather give it to a Zoner than a garage ?

Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:14 pm

327 wrote:Thanks Spadge, Daimlerman. Anybody close to me willing to take on this work, I would rather give it to a Zoner than a garage ?

I'm only a 30 minute blat up the M1 if you fancy a couple of hours shopping in Mk

07718 901737

Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:31 pm

Just got home from work(used public transport today

) and checked the clutch pedal, carpets footwell. No sign of any fluid so I am guessing its the slave? Thanks for the offer Spadge may take you up on that if i can't get it sorted locally.

Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:54 pm

Got home and had another look at the footwell - still dry. So i decided to start her up and try the clutch again....could not believe that the clutch felt normal again. Took her for a short run to the local shop and the clutch felt absolutely normal....how can 1 day of not driving resolve the issue or is there something more sinister for me to be wary of ?

Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:04 pm

Still could be cylinder leakage, mine did exactly as you say, would get me to the end of my road and back before it started losing pressure. For the price of the parts and ease of installation it would be wise to do this anyway mate, not much else to go wrong really

Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:19 pm

Makes sense so will definitely have it changed. Tks for the advice, guess there is no substitute for experience

Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:23 pm

I've got a working s/hand slave here that might do the trick for you - easy fit and 1/2hr tops work - i'll fit it for you if required.

I'm in Ware just off the A10.

Neil.

Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:36 pm

Neil please pm me your post code and I will come around to see you tomorrow. Tks Mate

Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:12 pm

SG12 0AN - trust when i say you can't miss my house, Working tomorrow but home for 3pm-ish, you can always catch me on 07977 726577

Neil.

Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:18 pm

right 3ish onwards works for me too (F1 qualifying should be over by then) see you then, tks Neil

Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:18 pm

Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:47 pm

Hey guys is there any guides around for this?

Think im having the same issue with my 320i.

Thanks!

Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:33 am

Woke up this morning and the car wouldn't go into gear at all.

Clutch fully pressed it just would not go into R, 1st, 2nd or 3rd - could struggle it into 4th and 5th but that was no good to me.

When pushing it towards 1st the car would slowly move forward but it would not engage the gear, same with reverse - car would slowly move backwards trying to engage but wouldnt sit into gear.

Is this a clutch issue or the gearbox? Thinking its the clutch though