Derek,
For the cost of the hose I would definetly replace it and make sure the line
is well bled. Also I wonder if you may have some oil on the linings from a
leaking rear main seal or gearbox first motion shaft seal.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derek Job" <djjob@noos.fr>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 2:54 PM
Subject: Clutch Problems
>I think my clutch is developing a problem. I say think because its one
> of those gradual things where you're not sure if you're imagining it or
> the car has always been like that.
>
> My impression now is that the clutch is engaging later in its travel
> than before. When driving in Paris recently and changing quickly from
> 2nd to 3rd under acceleration I thought I had missed a gear as the
> engine revved noisily, (very embarrassing!!) the car was in gear so I
> then thought Id bust the clutch. I very gingerly drove it home. The
> clutch continued to work. I've taken it out a couple of times since to
> try and identify if there really is a problem. It appears to work
> normally most of the time albeit with the engagement near the end of its
> travel. On occasions I think (imagine) it seems to be worse, almost
> feeling like its not engaging momentarily.
>
> The clutch was replaced less than 7000 miles ago together with the
> release bearing and bushes and the pressure plate was machined.
>
> I feel the problem must be in the hydraulics but I don't detect any loss
> of fluid.
>
> The rubber hose to the slave seems ok but maybe it's
> expanding/collapsing. As the clutch is not adjustable what else is
> there?
>
> Can the master cylinder be malfunctioning slightly even with no loss of
> fluid?
>
> Is it worth starting by overhauling the master cylinder and replacing
> the hose to the slave anyway?
>
> How long is that hose suppose to be? Mine has a bend in it which makes
> it hang down slightly below the frame which doesn't seem right and which
> I don't like.
>
> Also when I brake and my foot is resting on the clutch pedal I'm sure I
> sometimes feel the latter move slightly, is that possible/normal. They
> share a reservoir.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
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> DerekJ
> www.healeysix.net
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