Allegro Club International

Colin T · Joined: 13 May 2007 Posts: 1282 Location: N.E. Hampshire

I have been getting some clutch slip/spin I think - it feels like this sometimes if I pull away too quickly. I have to pull away gently to avoid this.

Also, the bite is right at the top of the clutch - I hardly have to press the clutch pedal to change gear.

Is the clutch failing and what will happen if I don't fix it in time?
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nick23 · Joined: 06 Mar 2010 Posts: 224 Location: EXETER

It sounds like if u need another iv got a flywheel with clutch n clutch cover boltd on it yrs 4 £50 let me know im at the agm on sunday il bring it with me

M. Irvine · Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 804 Location: Farnham, Surrey.

Colin,

Is the clutch adjusted correctly?

Merv.
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Colin T · Joined: 13 May 2007 Posts: 1282 Location: N.E. Hampshire

Nick - not sure what I need at the moment.

Mervyn - I adjusted the clutch not too long ago, within the last year (nuts on the end and the return stop).

It's done 25,000 miles on this clutch, it was fitted by Halfords in 1991. It had rusted up for a while when the car was off the road but got freed off and was fine.
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Richard Howe · Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:16 pm Post subject:

The mileage is fair, so it's possible it may need replacing - The fact it's lasted that long after Hellfrauds fitted it* is a testament to the durability of Allegros! Try adjusting it again, and if you can't get it to bite properly then it will indeed be time to get another one.

*they once managed to fit one to an aunt's Fiesta back to front! Needless to say, it didn't go very well afterwards...
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M. Irvine · Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 804 Location: Farnham, Surrey.

Colin,

It is essential when any Allegro Clutch is replaced to check and if necessary reset the Primary Gear Clearance. This will gradually increase in service and if the clearance is too much oil gets on the clutch centre plate, and apart from causing judder, it can allow the clutch to slip. At the same time one should replace the 'flywheel oil seal', which is often blamed for oil leakage but seldom quilty! I doubt if Halfords would have know this or have been capable of doing it correctly.

Merv.
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Colin T · Joined: 13 May 2007 Posts: 1282 Location: N.E. Hampshire

Ok Mervyn, thanks for the advice, I'll check that when getting the clutch done (although I have to drive to Birmingham and back and then to Hampshire first - motorway so not many gear changes thankfully!).

There isn't much judder, it's rare. I usually blame myself for the judder but perhaps it is another sign of the clutch going. I'm sure it was adjusted since September now I think of it.
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Colin T · Joined: 13 May 2007 Posts: 1282 Location: N.E. Hampshire

Hi all again

OK, so as above it looks like the clutch needs replacing, can anybody recommend where to get a good quality replacement?

Would a Quintin Hazell or AC Delco kit be good quality? I really don't want to fit a duff quality item and have to take it out again.

Which parts should I replace? Would it be the friction/driven plate, pressure plate, release bearing, flywheel oil seal and anything else?

Would it be worth replacing the release plate/clutch cover?

Sorry for the questions, I don't really know much about clutches.
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Richard Howe · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:30 pm Post subject:

A full kit should include everything you need to worry about replacing, and QH/AC Delco are the makes I'd consider most trustworthy. Your namesake Colin the spares secretary swears by QH; just be sure that if you're buying off FleaBay, the items either come boxed, or they at least have some appropriate company markings on the parts (QH items have those initials stamped in.)

Luckily, A-series parts are always available from most factors at reasonable prices... Unlike E-series ones! Sad

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