In a message dated 97-10-22 19:47:55 EDT, bearrobin@juno.com writes:
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Well my 71 B won't shift into gear. A transmission shop said it is the
disc the slave cylinder is working . What is involved in replacing the
clutch. Since the engine bay is not detailed, I figured it might be a
good time to pull the engine & transmission, and at the same time detail
the engine and engine bay.
When replacing the clutch, should I get a 3 piece clutch
replacement kit (bearing, pressure plate & disc. Is a clutch alignment
tool helpful? The car burns about a qt of oil every 500 miles what can I
do to improve this (rings?) What is involved in pulling the engine and
transmission and what other services should be performed while the car is
in this situation.
Also before this happened, I could never down shift into 3rd
gear without the gears grinding until I was at about 25 mph. Is this
sound like a bad syncromesh gear? How much of a job is that to fix or
should I just replace the transmission with one that has overdrive.
Sounds's like I will not be bored this winter. Hey at least this did not
happen on April 1. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Barry Christ
Western New York
MG Car Club
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Barry,
Somehow, I feel that helping you will be a religious experience-sorry, I
couldn't help myself!
Anyway, before you pull the engine, jack up the car, crawl under the right
side and have someone depress the clutch. The rod will extend at least
approximately 1/2". If it doesn't, you can suspect the hydraulic portion of
your clutch system.
As far as replacing items while the engine is out, everything is fair
game. I would definitely purchase the three piece clutch kit and clutch
alignment tool. Also, a rear main seal, front trans input shaft seal,
throwout arm bushing(a new pilot shaft bushing might also be needed-but ask me
for advice if you decide to replace it!). The oil pan gasket is much easier
to get to as well as the front cover and front main seal. As far as the
transmission is concerned, it does sound like you are having problems with
your synchros. If you can find an overdrive in good shape, that's an option!
Good Luck
Tom Green
1979 MGB with a Halloween Attitude
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