nobber said:
Why would you grease the push rod end? Thats not the bit that fails, its the pivot that fails. You wont be able to grease that through the slave hole, its on the other side of the fork isnt it? or am I having a blonde moment? I would just leave it alone, it will be fine.
Click to expand...
Yes, you're right nobber! It's the centre pivot that pushes through not the end that the push rod pushes on! :) Not you having a blonde moment
 
Al2O3 said:
Just to see how familiar you are with the slave cylinder, push rod, clutch fork set up.
When you remove the two bolts and begin to ease the slave cylinder away you need to do what James says and hold the push rod to stop it being pulled away from the clutch fork. It should be held there by a small plastic clip, you might remember fitting it. Once the slave cylinder is out of the way you should be able to see in through the exposed hole in the flywheel, past the push rod, to where it is located in the clutch fork recess. It's the end of the push rod, in the recess you need to get a bit of grease on, you'll need some grease on the end of a long screwdriver or similar.
Click to expand...
Thanks Mate think I know what you mean now, trying to picture it in my mind, will have a look at it tomorrow night,
 
nobber said:
Why would you grease the push rod end? Thats not the bit that fails, its the pivot that fails. You wont be able to grease that through the slave hole, its on the other side of the fork isnt it? or am I having a blonde moment? I would just leave it alone, it will be fine.
Click to expand...
Was really thinking that myself, how would I get to it from slave hole. Still gonna have a look though.
 
nobber said:
Why would you grease the push rod end? Thats not the bit that fails, its the pivot that fails. You wont be able to grease that through the slave hole, its on the other side of the fork isnt it? or am I having a blonde moment?
Click to expand...

I was thinking the same - certainly not with any accuracy - though I am blonde*, so o_O .....

@border - if you CBA, then I'd split the engine / trans and replace with a HD fork - and grease the pivot well in the process - OMO. :)

* - was might be more accurate - there's a bit of grey now :rolleyes: :D
 
Dont pull that rod out, if you do , you need a length of pipe just shorter than the rod, slide it down over the rod and it will hold the clip in place as you fix it back onto the fork. Its a fiddly **** of a thing to do!
When I do clutches I cable tie that clip to the fork!
 
It’s still worth greasing the pushrod end. Still a moving/wearing part after all.

Also worth greasing the slide where the bearing runs, which the input shaft runs through.
 
Many moons ago whilst changing the clutch I found that a washer had been welded over the rod onto the fork arm so have subsequently done the same so it’s always where it should be .( obviously the rod was free to move)
 
nobber said:
Dont pull that rod out, if you do , you need a length of pipe just shorter than the rod, slide it down over the rod and it will hold the clip in place as you fix it back onto the fork. Its a fiddly **** of a thing to do!
When I do clutches I cable tie that clip to the fork!
Click to expand...
That's what I did. The clip was very loose.
 
Phoned my mate who put it in and he did grease everything up, so The Fu!!!ng Dam thing can stay the way it is, will take a chance, but Thanks Everyone for help and advice, I now know exactly what to do next time.
Gonna try and get the rest of the engine all connected up, pipes, wiring ect so I can get wings and bonnet on.
 
I know you say it was forgotten but I would be trying to paint what I could of the bulkhead whilst the wings are not fitted.

Seems a shame to have gone to the effort of a rebuild and have it looking shabby under the bonnet (in the nicest possible way ;) )
 
potus said:
I know you say it was forgotten but I would be trying to paint what I could of the bulkhead whilst the wings are not fitted.

Seems a shame to have gone to the effort of a rebuild and have it looking shabby under the bonnet (in the nicest possible way ;) )
Click to expand...
I know Mate, Not sure what The final Colour will be yet but suppose I could tidy it up with something, Maybe just nice shiny black or something.
 
Get some grease into the bulkhead while its in bits, white grease or clear in a spray can with the red straw thing like on wd40 cans. Spray it into every hole.
 
potus said:
I know you say it was forgotten but I would be trying to paint what I could of the bulkhead whilst the wings are not fitted.

Seems a shame to have gone to the effort of a rebuild and have it looking shabby under the bonnet (in the nicest possible way ;) )
Click to expand...

Post #9 Got ignored though :rolleyes::p:D
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

J
Clutch failure
Replies
5
Views
497
dag019
dag019
Mudstyler
Clutch release went bang!
Replies
11
Views
350
tottot
tottot
Cornishdefender
Clutch pedal travel suddenly changed - now bite point in last 2 inches towards floor
Replies
4
Views
281
Cornishdefender
Cornishdefender
N
Clutch problem unable to change gear
Replies
9
Views
365
Anaconda
A
P
Clutch stuck 300 tdi
Replies
13
Views
625
portokali
P