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BigAl |
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Yes I was a bit worried about over tightening it. |
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eagle3 |
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think it'll do any harm. Not sure about cling film though. It won't cling to the top of the reservoir and may tear when you try to put the cap on.
EDIT: just read your last post. Yeah it makes a fairly good seal doesn't it. |
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BigAl |
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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I couldn't find another cap and put the plastic bag over it, thanks again.
I was surprised to see that the level hadn't dropped that much. |
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BigAl |
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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I have already bought new stuff ready for the change tomorrow and nearly run out of my 1 litres spare lol.
That’s what I was trying to achieve, not thought of another cap, thanks I’ll look. I was just worried that the plastic might melt overnight. |
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eagle3 |
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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Buy some fresh brake fluid Al. DOT4
Have you tried to look for an airtight cap with the same thread? If not a piece of plastic bag between the cap and the reservoir may slow the flow a bit. |
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BigAl |
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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I was thinking of putting some cling film over the top of the reservoir with a rubber band, as suggested in the link above. Would that be ok overnight and not melt into the reservoir? I ask because I am running out of fluid lol and will be doing the car in a workshop tomorrow because I’m sure if I started it today it will start to rain. |
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BigAl |
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eagle3 |
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:32 am Post subject: |
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John 3316v not logged wrote: |
Did you change the slave?
John |
Good question John! ![Very Happy](images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif) |
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John 3316v not logged |
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:47 am Post subject: |
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I've removed the manifold in the past Al'.
Usually use a socket to crack the nipple free, then a spanner once tube attached to open and close nipple with someone working the pedal, with tube going to jar balanced (stupidly!) on ns cam cover.
Did you change the slave?
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BigAl |
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:04 am Post subject: |
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I checked my car today and had to bleed the clutch ready for tomorrow.
Is it possible to do so using a socket and ratchet and no 7mm spanner without removing the plenum chamber? I couldn't, is there a knack? I had trouble removing the nipple and couldn't get the brake bleeding kits rubber sleeve over the nipple. I gave in and removed the bugger.
I hate working on my car in this weather, I had numb finger tips. |
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BigAl |
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:17 am Post subject: |
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O.K
Just trying to do my recycling bit, save the planet and all |
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lee16v |
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:28 am Post subject: |
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Always listen to Uncle Lee!
Al, get a new one mate....You'll only be doing the job again in six months with the repair kit. |
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eagle3 |
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BigAl |
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Paul came round today and assisted in swapping the pads. Whilst the car was on axle stands he investigated the leak, all I can say is
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Clutch slave leaking? Dripping on gearbox and then exiting where you say? |
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Hi,
most of the time the culprit is the clutch slave cylinder
regards,
zp |
You guys were right, I apologise and eat humble pie.
The slave cylinder was dripping onto the gearbox, then down the side, then underneath and over onto the exhaust manifold and then over that and onto the floor by the drivers side.
Thanks to Paul for getting my finger out and having a proper look, in my defence I should have got under the car ages ago
What about a slave cylinder repair kit? These are simple units arent they?
I have heard that the slave cylinders are the same for a 164 and boxer 145/6. Any other make / model? |
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paulhide |
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Changing the slave cylinder ain't so bad if you know how, as long as some idiot hasn't faced the circlip the wrong way up, which I have come across once in the past.
Just been over to Alan's to solve the problem and I'll let him explain. |
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eagle3 |
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:35 am Post subject: |
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Are you sure it's not the clutch slave that leaks? I reckon that's more likely, which in one way would be good news as they're about half the price of masters.
In another way less good news as they're a bit of a bummer to fit without removing the gearbox so I've been told. Can be done though. Garage job maybe if you don't have the tools as bleeding the clutch can be problematic and is best done under pressure. |
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BigAl |
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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I am now loosing the content in the reservoir from full line to bottom of clutch master feed in 2 days.
There is no leakage from the inside where the clutch master cylinder connects to the clutch pedal in the foot well. There is no leakage from underneath the master cylinder in the bulk head.
Whilst in 1st gear with the engine running and the clutch in the car started to creep and I had to take it out of gear. When I went to pull away the biting point was just off the floor, I nearly stalled lol, this went back to normal after a while but I was not going to risk it again and keep the clutch pedal in for longer than I need. |
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eagle3 |
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think they're too difficult to find. Available here for 60-80 euros new.
If you get a new one at least the car won't be out of action for an indefinite period. |
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john 33_16v |
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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There was a new one on ebay recently- might still be there- quite cheap.
I think it's a bit of a slag to replace, so i personally wouldn't want to risk overhaul.
John |
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BigAl |
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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Does anyone know if the clutch master cylinder can be overhauled/repaired/serviced, with a kit or something? |
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john 33_16v |
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Al'
I'd bleed till clear and no bubbles. If the master is working properly it shouldn't take many pumps to work through.
My dad got a master cylinder from alfashop about 2 months back.
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BigAl |
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:44 am Post subject: |
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I had to move the car yesterday and blead the clutch, by myself, had to remove the plenum chamber to do it, what a PITA. I am guesing that this has never been done before as it was black and after several pumps of the clutch pedal, still came out black. How many pedal pumps should it take to clear through, i did about 9 and stopped, should it clear and should i keep going till it clears?
I should be able to investigate further now. Does anyone have a spare Clutch master cylinder if it turns out to be the culprit? |
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BigAl |
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Thanks ZP, i have done a slave cylinder before and agree the circlip is fun, once one of these came loose and the slave cylinder popped out.
I have checked the slave cylinder already, the fluid leak comes from the drivers footwell area RHD |
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Guest |
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
most of the time the culprit is the clutch slave cylinder. Follow the pipe from the master cylinder, you'll find the slave. At the end of the slave cylinder there's a rubber gaiter. Press the gaiter between your fingers, if it's wet then you've found the problem.
Master and slave cylinders can be replaced without too much trouble.
Master cylinder : prevent the bolts from turning at the cylinder side and slacken the nuts from the footwell compartment. Disconnect hydraulic pipe at the master cylinder. Disconnect linkage from pedal and it's done.
Slave cylinder : gain acces to the cylinder by removing whatever rubber hoses are in the vincinity. Disconnect hydraulic pipe at the master cylinder. Remove circlip (not easy - good circlips pliers required). Remove cylinder, sometimes stuck in the block, use WD40 and pry it out. Grease mating surfaces when installing new one to prevent it from seizing in the block.
You'll need to bleed the system at the end.
regards,
zp |
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BigAl |
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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bobbber said that than has just added this
http://www.alfa-restoration.co.uk/clutchmaster/index.html
to the restoration pages.
OMG, i am not restoring, just replacing, can i just remove the clutch master cylinder without removing everything else?
Where and how has my break fluid gone to get to the underneath of the car? |
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