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Post by Jerry & Di on Nov 3, 2008 18:55:10 GMT
Not in my top tips  , but whilst under the car today I checked up on my patented clutch release arm lubrication system. Basically wrap anything absorbant aound the clutch release arm spindle where it pokes out of the gearbox casing and then enclose/trap it there with some some split electrical trunking.  I gave it a top up of WD40 followed by a good dosing in engine oil. It was still oozing oil before I looked at it, so I guess it has kept the evil stiff clutch action at bay. I think that the arm seizing up gives problems with slave/master cylinders failing as they have to work so hard the seals wear down and then give out. Just MHO. Just ignore the OAT everywhere, that was the electric water pump going in ;D |
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Post by Mike H on Nov 3, 2008 20:31:12 GMT
I read the thread title, and for one moment, one awful moment, I thought it was going to be a tip about (hard)tops ;D ;D ;D Seriously though, an excellent reminder by Jerry that clutch release arms have a tendency to seize. If you can't make the mod, do spray liberally with WD40 every few months - especially in winter  |
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Post by petevick on Dec 17, 2008 19:06:37 GMT
I like this idea Jerry, who did you get with tiny hands/wrists/arms to get in there to fit it ??. Maybe it needs a drip feed  |
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Post by SWMG Admin on Dec 17, 2008 21:32:06 GMT
Now put in Jerry's Top Tips  ;D ;D |
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Post by doctorhyphen on Dec 21, 2008 12:38:16 GMT
We've got this problem with my wifes MGF, as she never uses it, the arm seizes up in no time, and so this is a great tip that we will be using, thanks TF Nut!  |
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Post by biggsy1084 on Feb 23, 2009 15:38:26 GMT
Nice tip! The arm is really stiff on one of my other f's I'm fiddling with. Its a pain in the a**e to get out. Gonna definately give this a go!
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Post by Fast Jan on Mar 14, 2009 16:43:17 GMT
Would this help a squeeky clutch  My clutch has been squeeking for a couple of weeks and I've lubricated the springy bit inside on the clutch pedal with lithium grease, but it's still squeeking. I'm sure Grant did mention something to me about how to do it, but I wasn't really taking enough notice at the time as I was too busy testing my suspension and worrying about the 4x4 look Jerry - any chance of a pic a bit further away so as I can at least identify which end of the car to start looking for it... |
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Post by petevick on Mar 14, 2009 17:41:21 GMT
Jan, thats the gearbox, its attached to the engine....thats at the back of the car  is the squeak coming from the front or rear ?? |
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Post by Jerry & Di on Mar 14, 2009 18:12:47 GMT
Jan, thats the gearbox, its attached to the engine....thats at the back of the car is the squeak coming from the front or rear ?? A good squirt of WD40 over the clutch spring under the dash normally sorts things out - works for me ;D |
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Post by Fast Jan on Mar 14, 2009 18:26:34 GMT
The squeek on mine's at the front, inside somewhere in the region of the clutch pedal... Only squeeks when clutch pedal is operated which led me to believe that something on the pedal workings might need lubricating Why spray it with WD40 Jerry - there's no water there to disperse? Are you trying to confuse me now? I sprayed mine with white lithium from a spray can, but its still squeeking (sometimes worse than others), but it's quite annoying  I could aways just turn the radio up I spose  |
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Post by petevick on Mar 14, 2009 18:49:02 GMT
maybe your not spraying in the right area Jan. BTW, top use of lithium grease  |
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Post by Fast Jan on Mar 14, 2009 19:01:39 GMT
You could be right... I'll take a pic of the area where I was spraying so you can tell me if I should've sprayer higher or lower ;D
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Post by petevick on Mar 14, 2009 19:10:25 GMT
it could be the clutch master cylinder shaft were it passes thru the bulkhead, squeaking on the rubber grommet.
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Post by Jerry & Di on Mar 14, 2009 19:20:53 GMT
The squeek on mine's at the front, inside somewhere in the region of the clutch pedal... Only squeeks when clutch pedal is operated which led me to believe that something on the pedal workings might need lubricating Why spray it with WD40 Jerry - there's no water there to disperse? Are you trying to confuse me now? I sprayed mine with white lithium from a spray can, but its still squeeking (sometimes worse than others), but it's quite annoying I could aways just turn the radio up I spose WD40 is good because it seeps everywhere, and is a marginal lubricant. Spraying grease is ok, sometimes. Normally it just hits the first thing it comes to, and doesn't "creep" into tight places like plastic bushes. Probably most of it is wasted just plastered over the wrong thing. I'll bring some WD40 tomorrow if it hasn't gone by then (the squeak that is) |
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Post by Joanna on Mar 15, 2009 9:08:30 GMT
Hi Jan
Mine started off this way a few weeks ago and i put WD40 all over it and the squeeking stopped, however now my clutch pedal is stuck to the floor!
I dont know if the squeezing is an indicator or anything that somethings up but if you wanna get rid of the noise WD40 is defo the way to go
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, but whilst under the car today I checked up on my patented clutch release arm lubrication system. 
;D ;D
