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In gear, solid clutch pedal, no drive, probably means that either the master or slave cylinder has stuck in the 'disengage' position.
Allegros are really easy to work on, and spares not too difficult to get if you know the right people.
I strongly recommend that you join the Allegro Club: www.allegroclubint.org.uk
Quite a few members in London and the South East, a friendly and helpful bunch. (in fact there are a few members lurking on this forum too, because they also own Maestros/Montegos )1983 (Y) MG 1600
1985 MG EFi with digital dash (owned since 1987)
1987 700 City 1.6 Van
1988 Tandy camper 2.0D
1990 Advantage, just 29k on the clock
1990 Clubman D
1990 MG 2.0i (spares donor)
(all Maestros)
Daily drive: Rover 25 GTi
Weekend rave: Honda Civic Type R GT
Current projects: Allegro 1.7HLS, Allegro Equipe
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Originally posted by digital efi View PostIn gear, solid clutch pedal, no drive, probably means that either the master or slave cylinder has stuck in the 'disengage' position.
Allegros are really easy to work on, and spares not too difficult to get if you know the right people.
I strongly recommend that you join the Allegro Club: www.allegroclubint.org.uk
Quite a few members in London and the South East, a friendly and helpful bunch. (in fact there are a few members lurking on this forum too, because they also own Maestros/Montegos )
The cars not in gear.. but when you do and turn it over on the key.. it dont move like a normal car would if you get me?
Like jolt back n forth depending on what gear you have it in.
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I can see the problem by looking at your first photo.
The clutch operating arm (sticks out of the housing at the driver's side end of the engine) is stuck in the disengaged position because the slave cylinder has seized.
If you remove the slave cylinder next to it (two 9/16" AF bolts), the arm should spring back towards the engine and you should then have drive. The cylinder is probably rusted up inside.1983 (Y) MG 1600
1985 MG EFi with digital dash (owned since 1987)
1987 700 City 1.6 Van
1988 Tandy camper 2.0D
1990 Advantage, just 29k on the clock
1990 Clubman D
1990 MG 2.0i (spares donor)
(all Maestros)
Daily drive: Rover 25 GTi
Weekend rave: Honda Civic Type R GT
Current projects: Allegro 1.7HLS, Allegro Equipe
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The cars not in gear.. but when you do and turn it over on the key.. it dont move like a normal car would if you get me?
Like jolt back n forth depending on what gear you have it in.[/QUOTE]
It sounds as though the clutch has seized up as well as the hydraulics. If you leave a car for a long time, the clutch linings can bond to the flywheel, and the clutch won't disengage. It can sometimes be shocked loose, but only if you can operate the lever and hold the pedal down. It looks as though you need to strip both the clutch itself and also the master and slave cylinders. It's a relatively straighforward job and it helps if you have a workshop manual. The parts are still fairly easy to get but, before you start, I would also suggest you get in contact with the Allegro Owners Club as there may well be a member near to you who would be willing to assist.
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BTW I have a hydragas pump, if you need to adjust the suspension.MG ZR, anthracite - sold & gone
MG Maestro 1600 1.8 S-series track car - will be made road legal for track days
Montego Turbo - in need of welding to osr arch
Maestro 1600 VDP - daily drive
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