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rik88 Member Since: 19 Jun 2022 Location: Lincoln Posts: 12 |
Anyone got any tips for a non mechanic to replace the clutch slave cylinder on my 08? |
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4th Feb 2023 4:10 pm |
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Chrism551 Member Since: 01 Feb 2021 Location: Blackpool Posts: 149 |
If your talking the concentric slave cylinder then its a involved job. have you tried bleeding it first, I think from memory the bleed nipple is on the bellhousing , where the flexi pipe joins the gearbox. post back with your actual symptoms and if you are lucky, someone with more experience than me will advise |
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4th Feb 2023 4:51 pm |
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rik88 Member Since: 19 Jun 2022 Location: Lincoln Posts: 12 |
Hi no problem
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4th Feb 2023 5:43 pm |
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Chrism551 Member Since: 01 Feb 2021 Location: Blackpool Posts: 149 |
That does sound like concentric slave has let go then assuming its not from the pipework above the gearbox, cant remember exact route but i'm sure pipes come out of bulkhead and then become flexible from a fitting on the bulkhead. Mine leaked from the flexible connection where it enters the gearbox. I'd have a really good look all round the top of the bell housing to check nothing has run down and looks like it leaking from within. If not, then its gearbox off job, at which point if you haven't done clutch / dmf recently then it would be sensible to really check it and renew if any wear. |
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4th Feb 2023 5:53 pm |
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Chrism551 Member Since: 01 Feb 2021 Location: Blackpool Posts: 149 |
there is a link on here to the workshop manual which will give you a better insight into whats involved |
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4th Feb 2023 5:54 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5021 |
Having changed the clutch and concentric slave on our Fabia VRS several years ago - I can tell you that even little gearboxes are surprisingly heavy - be careful .
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4th Feb 2023 10:54 pm |
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Badger51 Member Since: 01 Mar 2014 Location: Coffs Harbour Posts: 962 |
Pay a professional to do it. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal. 171037Km as of 09/05/22 Superchips Bluefin Flash Nanocom Evo II (also sold) |
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5th Feb 2023 7:00 am |
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rik88 Member Since: 19 Jun 2022 Location: Lincoln Posts: 12 |
Would love too mate but with the price of the parts being about £100 and every garage around me wanting to charge over 700 cannot really justify it, ive got to try it myself |
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7th Feb 2023 8:29 pm |
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2082 |
If you're an experienced DIYer then it's possible to do. However it's a long old job, and will be physically demanding.
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7th Feb 2023 8:58 pm |
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Chrism551 Member Since: 01 Feb 2021 Location: Blackpool Posts: 149 |
From memory, jack up front and put on axle stands, remove front wheels. remove ball joints both sides from lower arms. drain gearbox oil. remove bolts from driveshaft ends and pull hubs away and to one side, secure with bungee straps. Remove drive shafts from gearbox. remove gear cables from top of gearbox, remove flexible hydraulic hose connection and bag up, be careful, I broke mine. Isolate battery, remove starter motor. remove wires for reversing light switch. Put support under engine, ideally trolley jack / equivalent. Support gear box with another trolley jack, remove top gearbox mount, i think you need to remove air box to gain full access. Carefully lower the gearbox / engine so it tilts down, engine must be supported undersump with jack and wooden block. remove bolts and nuts round bell housing, some are from engine side, some from gearbox side. make a note of location as they are different lengths. Separate gearbox from engine, keep supported to avoid damaging input shaft and move out from under car. It is very heavy, and bulky and will need extreme care to avoid the body itself. Cant remember if the subframe needs lowering aswell, quite possible it does. This is not a 5minute task, so be prepared. I may have missed out some steps, it been a while, but this should give you a point in the right direction. I would give serious thought about swapping the clutch while its out, and check very carefully the DMF. I got mine from Advanced factors and its been fine since i did it, even though everything else is falling apart like. |
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7th Feb 2023 9:06 pm |
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rik88 Member Since: 19 Jun 2022 Location: Lincoln Posts: 12 |
Quick update on this i have finally started on getting it done, got stuck trying to get the ball joints off the hub that took over a week now im stuck trying to get the passenger side drive shaft out. overall its being a nightmare
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8th Apr 2023 6:06 pm |
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2082 |
A pry bar is all you need to pop a CV from a box.
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8th Apr 2023 8:44 pm |
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Brodie08 Member Since: 26 Feb 2023 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9 |
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9th Apr 2023 7:28 am |
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rik88 Member Since: 19 Jun 2022 Location: Lincoln Posts: 12 |
your 10000% correct but needs must (money wise), i do feel this is the best way for me to learn though |
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9th Apr 2023 1:42 pm |
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