Slipping clutch? 1968 Mini |
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papermaster
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Posted: June/21/11 at 3:56pm |
Have a 1968 mini cooper and noticed that when the car is running and very (almost impossible) to get into 1st, 2nd a better. However if I turn off the engine goes into first easily. ???
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CORNERS
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Sounds like a worn clutch.
Even with a clutch that is completely gone, you can typically put the car into gear if the engine is off. This is true for any manual transmission car. |
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firehawk618
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Sounds like it's not fully dis engaging. I don't know jack about the original mini's but if it's mechanical linkage check the adjustment, if it's hydraulic try bleeding it, then replace the slave or master cylinder.
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kenru
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It's hydraulic so check that system first. Also, I believe it's the pivot for the throwout fork gets worn over time and wont allow the clutch to fully disengage.
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