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Author Topic: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning  (Read 12213 times)

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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #15 on: 15 May 2018, 08:19:25 »

Cant get at it to tell with what Ive got with me, can see it, and reach it, but cant get the lid off.
Cant see it looking low, and brakes are fine, so would expect to be able to identify if it was only half full.

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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #16 on: 15 May 2018, 08:26:35 »

Cant get at it to tell with what Ive got with me, can see it, and reach it, but cant get the lid off.
Cant see it looking low, and brakes are fine, so would expect to be able to identify if it was only half full.

There's a 'wall' inside the reservoir so that if you completely lose fluid from a leak in one circuit, you don't lose it in both  :D
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #17 on: 15 May 2018, 08:44:54 »

Cant get at it to tell with what Ive got with me, can see it, and reach it, but cant get the lid off.
Cant see it looking low, and brakes are fine, so would expect to be able to identify if it was only half full.

There's a 'wall' inside the reservoir so that if you completely lose fluid from a leak in one circuit, you don't lose it in both  :D
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Clutch feed comes from just above MIN level so that you lose the clutch before you lose the inability to stop ::)

Issue is either failed slave or master, (or possibly a failed pipe/hose on either clutch or brakes).

If when you lift the pedal up, you get a single release from pressing the pedal, then the master has gone, otherwise it's either the slave or the pipe from the master. :-\
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #18 on: 15 May 2018, 09:36:54 »

Cant get at it to tell with what Ive got with me, can see it, and reach it, but cant get the lid off.
Cant see it looking low, and brakes are fine, so would expect to be able to identify if it was only half full.

There's a 'wall' inside the reservoir so that if you completely lose fluid from a leak in one circuit, you don't lose it in both  :D
Ahem...

Clutch feed comes from just above MIN level so that you lose the clutch before you lose the inability to stop ::)

Issue is either failed slave or master, (or possibly a failed pipe/hose on either clutch or brakes).

If when you lift the pedal up, you get a single release from pressing the pedal, then the master has gone, otherwise it's either the slave or the pipe from the master. :-\

Yep,I reckon definitely hydraulic issue,if fluid is low then concentric slave,if fluid still full then suspect master,really unusual to have pipework fail unless fouled by something
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #19 on: 15 May 2018, 10:00:17 »

No idea, clutch pedal has zero resistance, goes straight to the floor without doing anything

I had the same on the trafic I had....it was the slave cylinder....... ;)
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #20 on: 15 May 2018, 10:19:05 »

Cant get at it to tell with what Ive got with me, can see it, and reach it, but cant get the lid off.
Cant see it looking low, and brakes are fine, so would expect to be able to identify if it was only half full.

There's a 'wall' inside the reservoir so that if you completely lose fluid from a leak in one circuit, you don't lose it in both  :D
Ahem...

Clutch feed comes from just above MIN level so that you lose the clutch before you lose the inability to stop ::)

Issue is either failed slave or master, (or possibly a failed pipe/hose on either clutch or brakes).

If when you lift the pedal up, you get a single release from pressing the pedal, then the master has gone, otherwise it's either the slave or the pipe from the master. :-\

Near enough what I said .....
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #21 on: 15 May 2018, 10:21:46 »

Cant get at it to tell with what Ive got with me, can see it, and reach it, but cant get the lid off.
Cant see it looking low, and brakes are fine, so would expect to be able to identify if it was only half full.

There's a 'wall' inside the reservoir so that if you completely lose fluid from a leak in one circuit, you don't lose it in both  :D
Ahem...

Clutch feed comes from just above MIN level so that you lose the clutch before you lose the inability to stop ::)

Issue is either failed slave or master, (or possibly a failed pipe/hose on either clutch or brakes).

If when you lift the pedal up, you get a single release from pressing the pedal, then the master has gone, otherwise it's either the slave or the pipe from the master. :-\

Which is why I suggested checking fluid level .....
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #22 on: 15 May 2018, 10:23:39 »

Lifting the pedal up should stop the flow to the slave, the level will only drop if it's actually leaking...
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #23 on: 15 May 2018, 10:35:54 »

Does it drive if starting on the starter and then shifting by rev matching?
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #24 on: 15 May 2018, 10:45:16 »

Does it drive if starting on the starter and then shifting by rev matching?

My daughter was amazed that you could do that when I drove her Seicento home after part of the clutch linkage across the bulkhead broke AGAIN  ;D
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #25 on: 15 May 2018, 10:46:58 »

i did get it into gear like that at the traffic lights once, but stalled immediately, couldnt do it again to coincide with a green light. in a work car park now without room to test currently.

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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #26 on: 15 May 2018, 11:05:48 »

You need it in first and then start it, you have no chance with the engine running.

Is there any sign of wetness on the underside of the gearbox?

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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #27 on: 15 May 2018, 12:17:19 »

And weve found the issue....


fluid clearly dripping off some bolts onto the floor.


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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #28 on: 15 May 2018, 12:20:36 »

Slave cylinder then?

Can you pop the battery tray out for a closer look at the pipe work
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Re: Unusual one with the Zaf this morning
« Reply #29 on: 15 May 2018, 12:25:14 »

Ive zero tools with me, emptied the car to shift furniture and havent refilled it yet.

Cannot shift the lid of the fluid tank.

IF i can get it off, and topped up, safe to drive home?
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