MX5Ireland

My clutch is on the way out...

Past two days when pressing the pedal its closer and closer to the floor before engaging. Now its difficult to get into 1st gear, when running all other gears appear fine..

Any ideas what part this is (im a novice !), how much?

1998 MK1 1.6 manual

Maybe a bit vague, need to know anything else let me know

Thanks

clutch slave cylinder
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/clutch-slave- ... p-252.html

Thanks... saw that it other threads but was not sure...

would I be able to do that myself? Know nothing !!

Is this going to completely go sometime soon, hard to tell I suppose.. anything I can do for the few days before I get the part?

Thanks again

Where ya based?

very easy job..again, where are you based..maybe someone nearby can help.

John

Im in Balbriggan..

We are in Swords and I can show you what to do .In the meantime do not let the fluid bottle empty.Are u sure its a leak or could it be the clutch itself. I can check it tomorrow for you.Robert 086 8226506.

Don't buy parts unless your sure you need them.

Hey Rob,

Thanks very much for the offer.. much appreciated. Im bringing to garage this afternoon to see what they say (if I make it that is . May call ya tomorrow

Which fluid bottle am I looking at? Sorry complete novice

Yeah not gonna buy parts just yet, could be a number of things... this is my daily car aswell so need to get fixed ASAP..

Thanks, Colin.

yeah def check the fluid level first, its the small bottle at the rear left of the engine attached to the firewall.

Is that the Colin with the black 98 mk1??

Clutch

Hey Rob, yes it is the Colin...

Got it fixed, was the clutch slave cylinder as charged_rs rightly said !!
Cost me €140 - I know a complete rip off , but at least Its back to normal... a whole weekend without a car was weird..

Thanks for all the help lads.