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Originally posted by Jeff Turbo View Posthttp://maestro.org.uk/forums/forum/t...arbox-oil-leak this may help. I've never had to change the seal but Gary has. So with luck he maybe here soon to advise. I have to assume though it's just prise the old one out, clean around the opening and put a new one in. You should be able to do that without removing the gearbox again
To reset the clutch cable, this is the way I always do it.
Leave the circlip for the spring in place. Locate the clutch release arm on the gearbox and press down firmly towards the floor, you will feel and hear the adjuster ratchet release as you do this. On letting the pressure off of the clutch release arm the large spring should start to remove the play out of the cable. Often just the spring pressure won't be enough on its own so you can assist it by pulling on the outer cable with a little bit of force, you will often hear the adjuster ratchet click a few more times. The clutch pedal should then sit level with the brake pedal.
Cheers, Gary
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Originally posted by G Force View Post
Hi, yes that's right Jeff. Once you have drifted the scroll pin out and removed the gear selector linkage, the seal can be prised out being careful not to damage the selector rod surface. Drift the new seal back in with a suitable deep socket.
To reset the clutch cable, this is the way I always do it.
Leave the circlip for the spring in place. Locate the clutch release arm on the gearbox and press down firmly towards the floor, you will feel and hear the adjuster ratchet release as you do this. On letting the pressure off of the clutch release arm the large spring should start to remove the play out of the cable. Often just the spring pressure won't be enough on its own so you can assist it by pulling on the outer cable with a little bit of force, you will often hear the adjuster ratchet click a few more times. The clutch pedal should then sit level with the brake pedal.
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New CV Joint arrived today. Turns out it is the wrong one! Advertised as being for the Montego Turbo, actually just for the ordinary MG. For clarification the basic MG Shaftec CV joint part number is CV16N. The one for the Turbo (Montego and Maestro) is CV17N. Tried a few other suppliers as well as Shaftec themselves and there are no CV17N's available anywhere.
Has anyone got one lying around going spare? Pretty please!Membership Secretary
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Originally posted by G Force View Post
Once you have drifted the scroll pin out and removed the gear selector linkage, the seal can be prised out being careful not to damage the selector rod surface. Drift the new seal back in with a suitable deep socket.Membership Secretary
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Originally posted by G Force View PostTo reset the clutch cable, this is the way I always do it.
Leave the circlip for the spring in place. Locate the clutch release arm on the gearbox and press down firmly towards the floor, you will feel and hear the adjuster ratchet release as you do this. On letting the pressure off of the clutch release arm the large spring should start to remove the play out of the cable. Often just the spring pressure won't be enough on its own so you can assist it by pulling on the outer cable with a little bit of force, you will often hear the adjuster ratchet click a few more times. The clutch pedal should then sit level with the brake pedal.
Cheers, Gary[IMG]Last edited by Sussex Pete; 17th September 2017, 15:01.Membership Secretary
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EFI and turbo cable is the same as far as I know.www.maestroturbo.org.uk - The Tickford Maestro Turbo Register
www.rover200.org.uk - The Rover 200/400 (R8) Owners Club
www.roverdiesel.co.uk - My Rover Diesel Site
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Originally posted by E_T_V View PostEFI and turbo cable is the same as far as I know.Membership Secretary
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The difference is the little rubber grommet that slips over the cable outside to restrain it on some models. The business bits are the same I believe.www.maestroturbo.org.uk - The Tickford Maestro Turbo Register
www.rover200.org.uk - The Rover 200/400 (R8) Owners Club
www.roverdiesel.co.uk - My Rover Diesel Site
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Just fitted the new clutch cable. Couldn't see any design difference between the fitted one and the new, except I found after removing the old one that I could slide the ratchet part in and out of the bulkead fitting with little or no resistence. That probably explains my lack of clutch adjustment and engagement at the bottom of the pedal! New one is fine and clutch bite point is just below half pedal. So all OK now.Membership Secretary
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Very good, and getting there, just in time for the winter salt Pete when you use it lol1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
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Originally posted by Jeff Turbo View PostVery good, and getting there, just in time for the winter salt Pete when you use it lolMembership Secretary
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