McO

McO · Jul 13th, 2006, 21:47

I have a 245GL 1988 with Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder problem.
Unfortunately Volvo no longer supply the type of Master Cylinder fitted which is a Lockheed separate unit.
The bore of mine is scored, therefore I need a replacement unit. Does anyone know where I can obtain a new or good secondhand one from ? Also does any member know how long this type was fitted to the 240 series ?
Any info. would be much appreciated.

My e-mail address is: colin.mcnaught1@btopenworld.com

Cheers

pyaap · Jul 13th, 2006, 21:55

I would recommend contacting Steve at Braydon Motor Company in London (sorry I don't have their details but there's a link on www.kalmar-union.com). They recently sourced some parts for my dad's 1973 model 144 so they obviously have the contacts to get classic car parts.

Glen Morangie · Jul 13th, 2006, 22:23

Most motor factors will have one - even Halfords probably. Also, if the reply from your Volvo parts dealer was 'we no longer keep those items' it doesn't necessarily mean Volvo don't do them, just that your dealer doesn't stock them - he can probably order one if you ask.

Clifford Pope · Jul 14th, 2006, 08:20

By separate unit, you mean the one with its own reservoir, instead of the later ones that shared a reservoir with the brake cylinder and have a rubber supply pipe?
Won't a later one fit, and then just fit the MC reservoir that has an outlet for the clutch tube?

McO · Jul 15th, 2006, 10:49

Re: My 245GL - Clutch Hydraulics :

Thanks for all the replies. I tried 3 Volvo Main Dealers who all confirmed that Volvo cannot supply the Master Cylinder any longer, only the Slave Cylinder.
I telephoned around the motor factors, Halfords etc. and the prices varied between £90 and £170 ! but as suggested by Pyaap I tried Braydon Motor Co. who had the items in stock and are winging their way to me at the lowest quoted price minus discount ! brilliant. Thanks again.

Jul 13th, 2006, 21:47	#1
McO McO Last Online: Jun 13th, 2015 12:40 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northhampton	McO I have a 245GL 1988 with Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder problem. Unfortunately Volvo no longer supply the type of Master Cylinder fitted which is a Lockheed separate unit. The bore of mine is scored, therefore I need a replacement unit. Does anyone know where I can obtain a new or good secondhand one from ? Also does any member know how long this type was fitted to the 240 series ? Any info. would be much appreciated. My e-mail address is: colin.mcnaught1@btopenworld.com Cheers

Jul 13th, 2006, 21:55	#2
pyaap Non-T4 T4s RULE!!!! Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 11:24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol / Bath	I would recommend contacting Steve at Braydon Motor Company in London (sorry I don't have their details but there's a link on www.kalmar-union.com). They recently sourced some parts for my dad's 1973 model 144 so they obviously have the contacts to get classic car parts. __________________ "An Engine Which Runs Lean Lives on Borrowed Time" http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=13998 Last edited by pyaap; Jul 13th, 2006 at 22:03.

Jul 13th, 2006, 22:23	#3
Glen Morangie Economy motorist Last Online: Aug 13th, 2022 07:48 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	Most motor factors will have one - even Halfords probably. Also, if the reply from your Volvo parts dealer was 'we no longer keep those items' it doesn't necessarily mean Volvo don't do them, just that your dealer doesn't stock them - he can probably order one if you ask. Last edited by Glen Morangie; Jul 13th, 2006 at 22:26.

Jul 15th, 2006, 10:49	#5
McO McO Last Online: Jun 13th, 2015 12:40 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northhampton	McO Re: My 245GL - Clutch Hydraulics : Thanks for all the replies. I tried 3 Volvo Main Dealers who all confirmed that Volvo cannot supply the Master Cylinder any longer, only the Slave Cylinder. I telephoned around the motor factors, Halfords etc. and the prices varied between £90 and £170 ! but as suggested by Pyaap I tried Braydon Motor Co. who had the items in stock and are winging their way to me at the lowest quoted price minus discount ! brilliant. Thanks again.

Jul 14th, 2006, 08:20	#4
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 12:45 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	By separate unit, you mean the one with its own reservoir, instead of the later ones that shared a reservoir with the brake cylinder and have a rubber supply pipe? Won't a later one fit, and then just fit the MC reservoir that has an outlet for the clutch tube?

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