940 manual gearbox bellhousing crack?

Ian Fife · Feb 23rd, 2018, 10:16

Just noticed that the sleeve which holds the clutch slave cylinder on the bellhousing has a horizontal crack - at least I assume it is a crack and not designed that way?!

Seems very old/dirty so not affecting the clutch operation at all. Has anyone else noticed a crack in this location? Bit of a pain since it is aluminium and I won't be able to fix it with my MIG.

IanF

GreenBrick · Feb 23rd, 2018, 12:16

Yeah, they break...

Then you need to do a repair...

All sealed and painted...

I found that a BMX stunt peg had exactly the same inner diameter, so cut it to replace the ally that broke off and welded a strap round it and then bolted that onto the ally casing.

Bit of a pain, but saved me soooo much money and faff.

This required no ally welding, just the steel I bolted on... If you need more help, just ask, I may have some stunt peg left even :-)

T5Sweep · Feb 23rd, 2018, 12:24

^^^ that's the best bodge/fix I've seen for a while!

I could weld it up for you but judging by your location, you're miles away!

GreenBrick · Feb 23rd, 2018, 12:32

I was impressed myself, but the last thing I wanted was it falling off!
The original ally was that crumbly, I didn't even considered getting it welded, and went straight for the steel solution.

Feb 23rd, 2018, 10:16	#1
Ian Fife Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Inverkeithing	940 manual gearbox bellhousing crack? Just noticed that the sleeve which holds the clutch slave cylinder on the bellhousing has a horizontal crack - at least I assume it is a crack and not designed that way?! Seems very old/dirty so not affecting the clutch operation at all. Has anyone else noticed a crack in this location? Bit of a pain since it is aluminium and I won't be able to fix it with my MIG. IanF

Feb 23rd, 2018, 12:16	#2
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	Yeah, they break... Then you need to do a repair... All sealed and painted... I found that a BMX stunt peg had exactly the same inner diameter, so cut it to replace the ally that broke off and welded a strap round it and then bolted that onto the ally casing. Bit of a pain, but saved me soooo much money and faff. This required no ally welding, just the steel I bolted on... If you need more help, just ask, I may have some stunt peg left even :-) __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

Feb 23rd, 2018, 12:32	#4
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	I was impressed myself, but the last thing I wanted was it falling off! The original ally was that crumbly, I didn't even considered getting it welded, and went straight for the steel solution. __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

Feb 23rd, 2018, 12:24	#3
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	^^^ that's the best bodge/fix I've seen for a while! I could weld it up for you but judging by your location, you're miles away!

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