Clutch superglue mess up

[burkey89]

Hello all, just done a clutch for a family member on his 02 plate clio 1.2 16v. Got told about the superglue trick to change the clutch without a full gearbox removal. Only trouble is now I can't get any gears so seems that the clutch is not disengaging. I did notice that the new release bearing was slightly tight so not sure which of these two is the fault anyone got an idea. Really don't fancy removing the box again.

 

[car.crash]

Refit is a reversal of removal.

Sounds like you failed.
Start again

 

[dangerous dave]

I need to know about the super glue...

 

[burkey89]

You don't lol, is there many different types of clutch and release bearings for the 1.2 16v. Just don't understand why it isn't right, if I start it in gear it is fine it's just obviously not moving properly either because of the glue which I've been told should just break off after trying to drive it.

 

[Chris_Beer]

I... I don't even? ..... WHAT!?

I have never heard of glue and clutches

 

[Bluebeard]

Mechanic next door to where I had my valeting place (a clutch 'specialist'!) used to use superglue.

Or 'clutch alignment fluid' as he called it! Lol

 

[Valver16]

Clutch plate in wrong way round?

 

[JackJack]

wtf is the superglue trick?

 

[bloke]

superglue the plate to the cover, although god knows why you'd have to do this it's not exactly hard to put it all together anyway.

 

[Lozza-p]

What the hell is the superglue trick? i've been in the trade about 12 years and never once heard about this. Sounds like what ever it is hasn't worked. might be worth actually doing the job properly.

 

[NorthloopCup]

superglue the plate to the cover, although god knows why you'd have to do this it's not exactly hard to put it all together anyway.

I've used this method on some clutch jobs before to great success! Twin plate clutches are made substantially easier using this method. The key to it is not to apply the superglue like its moisturiser around your testicles. Remember, like Del Boy says, a little dab'll do ya!

 

[NorthloopCup]

What the hell is the superglue trick? i've been in the trade about 12 years and never once heard about this. Sounds like what ever it is hasn't worked. might be worth actually doing the job properly.

See my post. The key is not to not use s**t loads of superglue basically. :up:

 

[Lozza-p]

So you have to move the box back to get the clutch out and stick the new clutch to the pressure plate. if your already moving the box back just do it properly

 

[NorthloopCup]

So you have to move the box back to get the clutch out and stick the new clutch to the pressure plate. if your already moving the box back just do it properly

It's more for if you've not got a clutch alignment tool mate. On trucks (that's what I work on) with so many different types of input shafts, sometimes this is the only way that you can get the clutch aligned with the splines to ensure the box goes back on.

 

[Lozza-p]

Ah ok i get it now. i just normally do it by eye and fingers. thought it was some bodge where you don't take the box out all the way

 

[NorthloopCup]

Ah ok i get it now. i just normally do it by eye and fingers. thought it was some bodge where you don't take the box out all the way

Yeah it just makes your life a bit easier mate really. Like I said previously, the key is to not use a lot of superglue otherwise it sticks too well and your in more of a mess than you were to start with!

 

[Chris_Beer]

Sounds like your in a sticky situation now

 

[Scrooge]

Lol!

 

[bloke]

I've used this method on some clutch jobs before to great success! Twin plate clutches are made substantially easier using this method. The key to it is not to apply the superglue like its moisturiser around your testicles. Remember, like Del Boy says, a little dab'll do ya!

twin plates yeah, goes without saying but on the standard one it's pretty easy to do without gluing it. not giving my secret away though:wink:

 

[burkey89]

Well after giving up and deciding to take it to a garage to get it checked, it goes and fixes it's self. Drove it a few miles and suddenly the clutch freed off. Note to self don't use too much £1 shop superglue on clutches lol