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MG MGF Technical - VVC Clutch Damper

Has this been deleted? My dealer is currently stating that MGRG issued an instruction that it should be removed if experiencing problems with the clutch. Clutch still doesn't work properly anyway:(
Neil Stothert

Any thoughts?
Neil Stothert

Hi Neil,
my only thoughts on this is that the system is a "#�% to bleed with the damper .Changed the fluid last year together with the brake fluid and spent just as much time on the clutch as on the 4 brakes !

BR, Carl.
Carl Blom

I agree with you on that Carl but I was surprised that the dealer would remove a part from the system without asking first.
Neil Stothert

.. wasn't there a change or bulletin regarding VVC clutch damper some years ago ?
Anything with the pipes ???

XD507923 VVC clutch damper
I'm afraid, I've no sense of the VVC specific clutch. May be it's not applicable.
Anyone ?
Dieter K.

Keep us updated Neil- I don't know very much at all about the specifics of the VVC clutch. :o(
Rob Bell

I'm also experiencing problems with my VVC clutch (1996). Pedal suddenly decided to release slowly and causing clutch slip. Once the car is warmed up it works OK. Assumed this was due to a partially seizing shaft in the bell housing so squirted loads of oil on the shaft yesterday but little improvement. Will try removing damper today but I don't think its that because why would it work OK when the engine is warmed up?

Bruce
Bruce Caldwell

I understand that MG advise the removal of the damper if you experiencing problems with the clutch. Interesting my clutch operated poorly, particularly when cold for some time. The replacement of the slave cylinder has cured all the problems. I understand that the seals in the slave cylinder are susceptible to perishing because of the oil and grime in the area (particularly when you squirt loads of oil everywhere:-) but the situation does improve with temperature.

My 98VVC is at 80k miles so I wouldn't be surprised if your hydraulics were beginning to fail.

Neil
Neil Stothert

Having just complained that my clutch is slow to release (see above) the very next day it was better and is now back to normal. The oil must have taken longer than expected to penetrate the bearing/s.

Anyone know why the damper was fitted to the VVC and not the Mpi? And what does it do?

Bruce
Bruce Caldwell

is the removal of the damper a diy job?
If so what do you put in its place?

Many Thanks

Nathan
Nathan Searle

Seems to have been dropped at 507922
http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsjst/mgf/vvcdamper.pdf

Looks like a waste of space to me and could be replaced with any simple pipe connector - after you straighten out the pipes.

Presumably it was intended to dampen any pressure wave in clutch hydraulics if you quickly lifted foot off the clutch at 6000 rpm ;-)

jt
John Thomas

Mate, the solution and drop was written in the mentioned bulletin in 1999.

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With clutch pedal fully depressed, gear selection in forward or reverse gears may be
poor. In extreme instances gear engagement may not be possible.

0023 body
drop damper and replace pipes if clutch bleeding doesn't help on .

Parts required
GVP901084 Pipe assembly - clutch (right hand drive)
or
GVP901083 Pipe assembly - clutch (left hand drive)

NOTE: The underbelly fixing bolts are sealed to prevent water ingress into
vehicle. Reseal bolts on re-fitment with Silicon RTV sealant (part number
GAC8000).

Good that long time memory increases when getting older ... LOL ;)
Dieter K.

This thread was discussed between 09/06/2004 and 23/06/2004

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