Stiff clutch hdi pedal and diesel leak

adam03031980 · Post by **adam03031980** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 7:54 pm

I have noticed over the past couple of weeks that my hdi 110 clutch pedal is becoming stiffer then at other times it seems fine i did have an intermittent clutch clip problems that went on for about 20000 miles but then just disappeared i am guessing it could be the hydraulics on the clutch but does anyone have any suggestions.

Also i have a slight diesel leak not entirely sure where it is coming from could be an injector or a loose pipe but does anyone know of any common diesel leak problems i think it could be coming from the back near the bulkhead as that is where it settles in the plastic pan at the bottom of the engine.

Benner · Post by **Benner** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:27 pm

Sounds like you need some advice from our resident mechanic James. I'm sure he'll be able to shed some light on the situation.

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:47 pm

as your clutch has been slipping its obviously knackerd, so i would suspect the release bearing or friction plate is getting stuck on the gearbox input shaft as there is so much clutch dust, or the springs on the pressure plate are bent giving you less assistance when you press the pedal

adam03031980 · Post by **adam03031980** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:17 am

Hi i have an electronic 406 manual on my pc but am not sure what gearbox i have there is a BE4, ML5T and a BE3 listed i have and hdi 110 but it doesnt say what engines the gearboxes are for

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:19 am

well, i aint got a clue what 'box the HDi has, but the ml5t has a hydraulic clutch so it maybe this one, never heard of a BE4 'box before

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:21 am

just done a bit of 'quick' research, the DW10ATED HDi 110 has the BVM ML gearbox

adam03031980 · Post by **adam03031980** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 3:09 pm

Hmm does that mean its the ml5t as i dont have that on my manual its supposed to be a proper pug one for a 406 but isnt that comprehensive