Re: [doc] Frenchy

["nick12dmc" <Tammyfew@xxxxxxx>]

I second that on the 24 year old rubber seals and hoses!
If you look carefully in some service books, some cars are due for
their cooling hoses to be replaced at a 6 year service!
Not many people seam do this though.
 
The Slave can be a pain to get at but get yourself a 1/4 socket set
and the correct size combination spanner. And it will come out from
above. Its held by two bolts (and the clutch line).
 Just remove the air filter housing and put some protective cloth
over the rear facia. You almost lay on top of the engine but you
don't have to remove anything else.
 I perfected this on Dean's car when we had to get it mobile in a 
hurry. (blocking his drive)
 Happy New Year
Nick H



--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "chrisparnham" <chrisparnham1@xxxx> 
wrote:
> I'm glad you're back on the road Mat. The slave cylinder is very 
tricky
> to get at. 
>  
> The irony is that we had it completely removed of course when 
fitting
> the new engine, but it was working OK then. 
>  
> It makes me think that whenever we engage in major work of these 
cars,
> that doing some "preventive maintenance" or at least addressing 
common
> problems would be a good idea.  I suppose even on low mileage 
examples,
> all the rubber / seals etc are 24 years old and reaching the end of
> their normal life. 
>  
> I'm glad you like the new springs, they certainly make a huge
> difference. ( I have a couple of sets in stock if Martin runs out).
>  
> Best regards
> Chris Parnham
> DOC 2
> RHD  vin 5638
> BTTF vin 20049 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: frenchyowner [mailto:matclarke@xxxx] 
> Sent: 31 December 2004 14:01
> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [doc] Frenchy
>  
> 
> Dear all,
> 
> For those who might be interested, thanks to DMUK, Frenchy is back 
> on the road after about one month off!
> 
> Recently a leak in the slave clutch cylinder was found, and the 
> location proved too tricky for my friend mechanic to get into his 
> overalls and replace it!
> 
>  
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





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