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how can i fix my rover 220 SDI clutch problem?

had a new clutch put in, car drove ok but kept slipping engine warning light throtle slipping. changed the clutch cable, now can't get any gears at all or move the car.
S. APPLEBY, March 2008
Had the same problem and fixed it by replacing clutch cable as it was old,and had to use a piece of wood and a hammer to release the arm(hitting down on it)Worked the actuating arm back and forth ,cleaning around pivot and using lots of wd40 as above.Worked well.......but now 1 year later problem is back.So I am going to do the same again.
Recurring problem I think.

Jay g, December 2009
have you checked clutch actuating arm is returning, its beneath air filter box mine did the same i could put into any gear without touching clutch pedal also had half pedal free play before any feeling of a clutch with no noise or drive i found it was starting to seize up in the depressed state .on inspection i pushed clutch operating lever down and had perfect clutch so worked wd40 around spindle followed by light oil no problems now ...had same problem with MGF clutch simular gearbox

terry, March 2009
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