Oil on clutch

arcturus · May 3rd, 2017, 09:00

Hi again. Re oil on clutch, is it possible to buy only the friction plate? Now this is a strange one, I have read from different sources that the friction plate can be de-oiled by soaking it in coca cola. Any thoughts on this? If I could get hold of some CTC I'm sure that would do the job.

CLIVERALLY · May 3rd, 2017, 09:12

OK. Don't know if you can buy just the friction plate but you could have yours relined. I used to have this done this when I rallied. Sadly once oil has got on and soaked the lining its game over IMHO . quick fixes with friction materials don't work.over 40 years as a mechanic has taught me that you always end up having to do it right. I f were to try it work be with brake cleaner.

Volvo_133 · May 3rd, 2017, 09:31

Friction plates sold individually do appear on ebay occasionally.

old fart · May 3rd, 2017, 09:55

Triumph GT6 / 2000 and Rover 2000 fit.

mocambique-amazone · May 3rd, 2017, 11:44

Hello Arcturus.
There a a few companies in Portugal who are able to reline the friction disc. I know this ,they did the job in the past for me.
Coca cola or stuff like this help only temporary. Well known "trick" ar guys who drive two stroke cars. Get on clutch while engine off and try to flood the bellhousing with coca. The sugar will help you to drive at home. If the frictipn disc is soaked with oil nothing helps really. No brake cleaner, nothing!
Good luck and source where the oil is comming from. Regards, Kay

Derek UK · May 3rd, 2017, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by old fart

Triumph GT6 / 2000 and Rover 2000 fit.

When you find these they are often Borg & Beck. These won't necessarily be compatible with other clutch covers and related release bearing. Always best to have a matched 3 part clutch assembly.

arcturus · May 3rd, 2017, 13:39

Thanks. I decided to do a complete engine over haul at the same time as new clutch. Rings bearings etc. May as well do a one time engine out. Buy cheap, pay dear.

CLIVERALLY · May 3rd, 2017, 15:01

Good man ..its the right way to go

May 3rd, 2017, 09:00	#1
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 08:16 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Oil on clutch Hi again. Re oil on clutch, is it possible to buy only the friction plate? Now this is a strange one, I have read from different sources that the friction plate can be de-oiled by soaking it in coca cola. Any thoughts on this? If I could get hold of some CTC I'm sure that would do the job. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

May 3rd, 2017, 09:12	#2
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: May 11th, 2024 18:34 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	OK. Don't know if you can buy just the friction plate but you could have yours relined. I used to have this done this when I rallied. Sadly once oil has got on and soaked the lining its game over IMHO . quick fixes with friction materials don't work.over 40 years as a mechanic has taught me that you always end up having to do it right. I f were to try it work be with brake cleaner. __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

May 3rd, 2017, 09:55	#4
old fart Master Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 14:52 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Droitwich	Clutch Triumph GT6 / 2000 and Rover 2000 fit.

May 3rd, 2017, 13:39	#7
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 08:16 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Thanks. I decided to do a complete engine over haul at the same time as new clutch. Rings bearings etc. May as well do a one time engine out. Buy cheap, pay dear. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

May 3rd, 2017, 15:01	#8
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: May 11th, 2024 18:34 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Good man ..its the right way to go __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

May 3rd, 2017, 09:31	#3
Volvo_133 VOC member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 16:41 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sheffield	Friction plates sold individually do appear on ebay occasionally.

May 3rd, 2017, 11:44	#5
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Hello Arcturus. There a a few companies in Portugal who are able to reline the friction disc. I know this ,they did the job in the past for me. Coca cola or stuff like this help only temporary. Well known "trick" ar guys who drive two stroke cars. Get on clutch while engine off and try to flood the bellhousing with coca. The sugar will help you to drive at home. If the frictipn disc is soaked with oil nothing helps really. No brake cleaner, nothing! Good luck and source where the oil is comming from. Regards, Kay

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