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Gearbox/Clutch
Bleeding The Clutch
Aug 16 2010 11:00 PM | Martin R in Gearbox/Clutch
There is nothing particularly complex about bleeding the K series clutch. The line can be bled using the traditional 2 person technique (one pumping pedal, the other operating the nipple on the slave cylinder), but a pressure bleeding system such a...
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Changing The Clutch Hose
Aug 16 2010 11:00 PM | Wuddie in Gearbox/Clutch
Changing the clutch hose is not technically difficult, but is a bit of a pain in the arse to do and does require strong nerves. Basically:- Remove 2 underbody panels (diffuser and undertray)Remove shear panel (panel with large holes under fuel tank)S...
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Clutch Hose (Series 1) 'red Clutch Hose Syndrome'
Aug 16 2010 11:00 PM | Wuddie in Gearbox/Clutch
Clutch Hose (Series 1) 'Red Clutch Hose Syndrome' One of the biggest bugbears of Series 1's is the inability to select gears, particularly after long runs and/or during warmer weather. The biggest single factor for this is down to the...
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Smelly Clutch
Aug 16 2010 11:00 PM | Mark H in Gearbox/Clutch
QUOTE(Scotto @ Oct 16 2006, 06:28 PM) * Went out at dinner time today and had to leave a junction a bit quickly. My clutch dragged which made it smell really bad. I have just drove my car home and whilst sitting in traffic, moving forward a few fe...
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Differential
Aug 16 2010 11:00 PM | Mark H in Gearbox/Clutch
All road going K-series engined Elises have fully open differentials. Limited slip options are available from other donor Rovers and from 3rd party suppliers such as Quaife, although few people find a requirement that justifies the cost.
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K-Series Gearbox Options
Aug 16 2010 11:00 PM | Mark H in Gearbox/Clutch
K-Series Gearbox Options The K-series engined Elise uses a Rover gearbox, designated the PG1. Nominally this is similar to the gearboxes used on many MGs and Rovers from 1.1 through to 1.8 litres, with the main variants being the ratios used and t...
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