T2 MSW Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Whilst putting my car away last night after a spirited drive I was slowly moving it forward into the garage. As I got to almost where to stop the car I let the clutch up to where it would normally bite and the car shot forward. Crushed the washing machine, damaged my tool chest and pushed the end wall back as the door frame is out and the door no longer closes. Supra I have bent the crash structure that goes round the front lights and cracked a light. Was soooo pissed off. two questions now I've got that out of my system. Does anyone know the toyota part number for the crash structure and what went wrong with the clutch. Im thinking I've either boiled the fluid with heat from turbo (unlikely) or its low on fluid?? The clutch only went half way up and stopped, the bite point was at a 1/4 point rather than the usual 3/4 hence basically full engagement forward. And before anyone says it no i didn't just drive it into the wall!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 sorry to hear this... bet the Mrs is PISSED about the washing machine!!!!!!! laugh at yourself and move on mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 No Mrs to rant at hence the rant on here All a week before i don't have to squeeze it into a single garage anymore and it has a new home in a spacious double garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Gutted for you matey any pics? Hope you get it sorted soon! Don't want to be driving around on my own at Cadwell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Damn matey, yeah that would be very annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Gutted for you matey any pics? Hope you get it sorted soon! Don't want to be driving around on my own at Cadwell lol Crash structure may pull back out its only the flimsy metal part that goes under the front lights. its the first time the clutch has failed like that, bite point was 1/2 way down the peddle than it normally is Think the washing machine is now scrap too, just a cost I could do without having just bought house and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Sorry to hear this, I would look to the master cylinder and heat as being the issue. I rarely see what I would call adequate heat isolation for the brake and clutch master cylinders with many single conversions. Has the turbo got a blanket on it? If not, fit one, and consider adding a double layer insulation barrier between manifold / turbo and master cylinders. I would also strip, properly clean and blow out with compressed air, and re-assemble the master cylinder with a new seal kit in case dirt is blocking the bleed back hole. I think I'd be more worried about the wall than the washing machine! It's also a sign of the times that single guy finds a washing machine a life necessity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Don't worry yourself Chris, The wall is higher on my list of priorities, thankful the washing machine was there as a crumple zone TBH - its the only time it gets used Yep I agree its possibly heat related, The turbo has got a blanket on it but there is no barrier between the DP and the clutch MC, I keep getting told to put one in by a certain Mr Whiffin but its not been a high priority - guess its another expensive lesson as to why things are needed Cheers for input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Blimey mate you`re not having much luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Remind me to let you go first when were queuing to go out on track has your Phil booked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Not sure if that tops me reversing the Supra into my £30K Audi but it's a damn good go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Not sure if that tops me reversing the Supra into my £30K Audi but it's a damn good go. Doesn't even come close, your car was performing perfectly and you still managed to wedge the poor Audi between the supra and the wall. This might beat the Audi vs the lampost incident though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Any pictures for our amusement? you washer killer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Will do at the weekend when I properly survey the damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Doesn't even come close, your car was performing perfectly and you still managed to wedge the poor Audi between the supra and the wall. This might beat the Audi vs the lampost incident though OR the infamous wheel curbing in Pwllheli Cheers -Ian- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Monkey3 has a front crash piece hanging in his garage if you want it quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Not sure how low your car is, but maybe screw/nail a strip of wood to the floor to stop the wheels...you'd have probably hopped over it in this instance though... I tend to push the Tiger into the garage the last few feet for this very reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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