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Hi Guys no definitely no servo. Ok so I did this test as suggested. Crank end float ....get someone to put foot on clutch and you watch the crank pulley If it moves considerably , forward, then the shims may be missing/worn I don't get any movement but I have noticed that when the engine is running I get a faint hissing noise when the clutch is pressed (while it begins to build up pressure) noticed this when having my helper pressing the clutch, Is this the thrust bearing and could it be causing my issues?, If so how long do I have and can I still drive it? Thanks again for the help

It turns out I am LUCKY, It is as I thought.... Blocked carb jests and squeaking water pump.. PHEW So I have tried the below as suggested Put a piece of paper under the area where the slave is...near starter Then pump away then leave it .Go back and check if there is any fluid Then check under the bulkhead below the master and check the carpet for fluid No Fluid at all. Could someone give me a bit more detail on checking the crank end float where exactly should I be looking? The problem seems to have got better since the new fluid was put in, Now when I start I just have to hold the clutch down for a second or two with engine on and I have full pressure? if I dont have the engine running there is no pressure still? Cheers for all the help I really appreciate it

Excellent, Thank you, I will look at this today and report back, I have also developed a nice new ticking noise and a lack of power.... Joy. I think I have figured out why both of these have happened though, I did initially think the worst. The ticking I believe is coming from the water pump so I will take the belt of and see if that stops, The lack of power I think is due to an emergency fuel hose change (the other one decided to snap and pump fuel all over my drive) I stupidly used an old hose that had been lying around and probably has years of crud in it and its blocked up the jets..... Lets hope its this.... How I love this Car.... Hehe

Hi Guys, Thanks for your replies, Yes I checked for the spring, still there. It was what I was hoping it was, Alas. I was thinking that it may be a leak so I will start looking into this. I have taken it for another half an hour and the fluid hasn't dropped at all so I think I will start by bleeding the system. Cheers

Hi Guys, Just got My Spitfire back on the road after a mild restoration. After Passing is MOT I took it for a spin not to long 20 mins all working fantastically. then the next time I started it I had no Clutch at all.... I noticed the clutch fluid was pretty low so topped it up. Now for the interesting bit If I hold the clutch down with the engine running the pressure builds up and clutch works fine, so now when I am driving I have to pump the clutch once or twice before changing gear. I have checked the fluid and it has gone down a little bit but not much. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.