JJs Project Thread - 240 GL Estate

[Problemchild1976]

Put some cheapo mats in the car today





Not bad for £25


Also refitted the replacement chrome trim around the back with new clips



Plus added 10bhp with this




JJ

[Othen]

Originally Posted by Problemchild1976

Put some cheapo mats in the car today



Not bad for £25


Also refitted the replacement chrome trim around the back with new clips

Plus added 10bhp with this


JJ

Don't get too carried away spending money down at that car accessories store :-)

Alan

[Problemchild1976]

Originally Posted by Othen

Don't get too carried away spending money down at that car accessories store :-)

Alan

Damn that eBay

It’s a hobby right?

I have 30+ RC cars so I’m just changing where I spend my hobby fund

JJ

[Problemchild1976]

So with the clutch playing up and the master cylinder clearly leaking I ordered a new master cylinder from classic swede for about £60

So first thing was to take out the front seats to be able to get on my back



Once out - on my back in the footwell and feet on the rear seats….

Can just about see the clutch master cylinder as it comes through the firewall



Here you can just about see one of the nuts that hold the master cylinder though the firewall.

First thing is to remove the clip that holds the pin that joins the clutch pedal arm and the master cylinder (as seen in the image above)

It’s fiddly but once you see how it works then you can free it



I used a 2 pronged trim removal tool to wedge in and remove



Once it’s disconnected you can (with massive difficulty) remove the 2 x nuts



And undoing the pipe from the end of the master cylinder under the bonnet allows the cylinder just to slip out



leaving a nice hole



Here is a pic of the new one vs the old one - you can see how much leakage there is



Fitting the new one is the same as removal

You defo need someone to hold the master cylinder in place from outside the car while it’s screwed in from the inside

Then fill and bleed - I’ve not bled yet

I also got a slave cylinder delivered at the same time as it was only about £20

Good luck

JJ

[foggyjames]

Note the ovalled hole where the pedal attaches to the push-rod. I've welded a couple of those up before!

cheers

James

[Problemchild1976]

Originally Posted by foggyjames

Note the ovalled hole where the pedal attaches to the push-rod. I've welded a couple of those up before!

cheers

James

Thanks mate - yeah the pedal arm hole was elongated too so I have an inch of travel before actuation.

If I could fix with the pedal arm in situ I would

JJ

[Bob Meadows]

JJ:~
Out of interest do you think that the old unit is repairable?
Could be useful for other members with the same problem.
Regards Bob.

[Problemchild1976]

Originally Posted by Bob Meadows

JJ:~
Out of interest do you think that the old unit is repairable?
Could be useful for other members with the same problem.
Regards Bob.

Well if someone wants it for free……

JJ

[Bob Meadows]

I'd enjoy the tinkering:~ private mail sent.
Regards Bob.

[Problemchild1976]

Originally Posted by Bob Meadows

I'd enjoy the tinkering:~ private mail sent.
Regards Bob.

Hi mate - sorry I’ve been trying to reply but I can’t

If you want it then it’s yours

JJ