Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Well i got my car last weekend and i love it, but i have had quite a few problems with it since ive then! I was sitting on a slant the otherday and the oil low warning light came on (yellow one). So i got home and checked it, sure enough the oil level was pretty much on the bottom of the dip stick! I am planning on doing an oil change as soon as i get my filter from MKivstore.com and have the time. So i topped it up with a ltr of Mobile1 fully synthetic 0w-40. Anyway, this was last night when i topped it up. On the way to work this morning i notice that the clutch is slipping in 3rd, 4th,5th,6th. Maybe even in 2nd! Does anyone have any ideas why its started slipping now, or is it just coinsidence that i topped it up with a thin oil? I really hope i dont have to get a new clutch and flywheel cause thats money i dont have right now...Please help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Its coincidence mate, you shouldnt top up with different thickness oil, id get a change done soon and would use 5w40 as a minimum as 0w has been known to get past the rings. YOu dont have to change your flywheel mate, i didnt, just the clutch and thrust bearing if thats the extent of the wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Well i guess that makes me feel a bit better! How much can i get a clutch for...as cheap as possible to get me through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 'IF' the rear crank seal leaks on a manual where does the oil go? the low oil light coming on usually means a leak form somewhere..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 'IF' the rear crank seal leaks on a manual where does the oil go?I was thinking exactly the same thing while reading the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 You 2 have me worried now! Can anyone confirm if the oil goes into the clutch housing? If my seal has gone then how hard of a job is it? What would it cost for parts? Also would i need a new clutch/flywheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Can you get the car onto axle stands and whip off the clutch inspection cover? (It's only two 10 or 12mm bolts) and see if there's leaked oil in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 If my seal has gone then how hard of a job is it? What would it cost for parts? Also would i need a new clutch/flywheel? I wouldn't say you'd definitely need a new clutch but it may be sensible to do if its worn as the extra labour won't be much. The seal i'd imagine is £10 or so, and i doubt the job is any more difficult than a clutch change in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Can you get the car onto axle stands and whip off the clutch inspection cover? (It's only two 10 or 12mm bolts) and see if there's leaked oil in there? i should be able to. My only question is will i need to remove the clutch to get at the rear seal? If so then will i need to replace the thrust bearing? How much are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Yeah, it's gearbox off, clutch off, flywheel off to change the rear crank seal. I don't think the release bearing would have suffered but I'd change it anyway, they can't cost much. If there's oil on the clutch plate it's knackered. You'll need new flywheel bolts as well (about £80 I think) It might not be the rear crank seal anyway, we're just guessing at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Mate if it is ur rear seal then you can get that done while you get ur clutch sorted, check it first before you start worrying mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Could this be done on axle stands or not? So if any oil gets on the clutch then its buggered? What about the flywheel? Im skint at the moment and only just got the thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 I have a feeling it might be the oil seal because when i got the car from a reputable trader i was told the levels were checked and topped up...but it cant have gone down to the min level in a week/600miles without something being amiss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Sean check the oil now, after its been parked on level ground and not running for atleat 20mins and see if its where you expect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I have a feeling it might be the oil seal because when i got the car from a reputable trader i was told the levels were checked and topped up...but it cant have gone down to the min level in a week/600miles without something being amiss?Can you take it back to the trader and let them sort it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 I will check it when i finish work at 5.00. I think i mixed my words abit. Not so much a trader but importer...got it from Jurgen and he is 400 miles away! (and i dont hold him to fault, just my bad luck with cars!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Yeh like you say terribly unlucky, hope you get it sorted, im sure jurgen will sort something out. Have you spoke to him yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Could this be done on axle stands or not? So if any oil gets on the clutch then its buggered? What about the flywheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Can what be done? You can change a clutch on axle stands but it'll be hard graft. I wouldn't want to do it. Taking the clutch inspection plate off is a quick and easy job. Yes oil on the clutch plates would require replacement, as I said before in post #10. The flywheel might be ok if it hasn't been slipping too long, you'll have to have a look at it when it's stripped down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Yes thats what i ment, change the clutch on axle stands...its the only way i can do it really without getting someone else to do it...and thats more money! Do you know if you can buy just the plates for the standard clutch? Also would i need any special tools atall to change the clutch? Sorry for all the questions, just weighing up my options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I'll leave that for somebody who's actually done it to answer. I've never done a Supra clutch myself. (Took a few auto boxes off myself, on axle stands it's a struggle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 the low oil light coming on usually means a leak form somewhere..... Valve stem seals and turbo oil seals usually though, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Valve stem seals and turbo oil seals usually though, no? Oh please no dont say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Valve stem seals and turbo oil seals usually though, no? i've had two instances of yellow/low level oil warning light........neither were the above. One was the oil pressure sensor switch and one front crank seal gone. I'm pretty sure turbo seals and Valve stem seals will show other more obvious and gradual symptoms before the low level warning light........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Well thats good to know scooter! So what are peoples views on changing the clunch on the ground, being on axle stands? I havent done it before but car read instuctions and im good with my hands Or would you need a pit/ramp...in which case someone else having to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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