1990 745 M47-hole in clutch fork ???

lionheart002 · Nov 25th, 2018, 15:03

Hi all. Today my clutch slave cylinder gave up. However, I can see the rod went through the clutch fork. Why, is it that the plastic bit at the and of the cylinder went and it just exploded ? Is there meant to be hole in the fork ? Ordered the part... One week until it arrives. Eurocarparts offered it at 90 pound. Got that instead... Thoughts ?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABE-CLUTC...72.m2749.l2649

lionheart002 · Dec 15th, 2018, 04:43

Just to let anyone that has the same problem there know. Yes, on the M47 there is definitely a hole in the fork, which serves for the end of the piston rod and its plastic end to swivel in it. The plastic wears out and sooner or later the piston rod of the slave cylinder goes through, leaving you without a clutch. First of all, get a good pair or circlip pliers. You can very easily reassemble the slave cylinder and put a nut and a bolt for the rod to work properly through the hole in the fork. I have replaced mine though and kept the old as a spare. When fitting the new one, try bleeding it whilst it hangs on the hose, before you install it on the box, obviously do not pump the pedal whilst doing so, or simply fill it with fluid before fitting. Otherwise you will have fun times, if you do not have a one man bleeder. And if that is the case you will need a helper to bleed it.

360beast · Dec 15th, 2018, 18:00

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=56-CCVcZ9gM&t=266s

Skip to about 50 seconds and he shows you just what has happened to yours.

Nov 25th, 2018, 15:03	#1
lionheart002 New Member Last Online: May 20th, 2019 06:24 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Portsmouth	1990 745 M47-hole in clutch fork ??? Hi all. Today my clutch slave cylinder gave up. However, I can see the rod went through the clutch fork. Why, is it that the plastic bit at the and of the cylinder went and it just exploded ? Is there meant to be hole in the fork ? Ordered the part... One week until it arrives. Eurocarparts offered it at 90 pound. Got that instead... Thoughts ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABE-CLUTC...72.m2749.l2649

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Dec 15th, 2018, 04:43	#2
lionheart002 New Member Last Online: May 20th, 2019 06:24 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Portsmouth	Just to let anyone that has the same problem there know. Yes, on the M47 there is definitely a hole in the fork, which serves for the end of the piston rod and its plastic end to swivel in it. The plastic wears out and sooner or later the piston rod of the slave cylinder goes through, leaving you without a clutch. First of all, get a good pair or circlip pliers. You can very easily reassemble the slave cylinder and put a nut and a bolt for the rod to work properly through the hole in the fork. I have replaced mine though and kept the old as a spare. When fitting the new one, try bleeding it whilst it hangs on the hose, before you install it on the box, obviously do not pump the pedal whilst doing so, or simply fill it with fluid before fitting. Otherwise you will have fun times, if you do not have a one man bleeder. And if that is the case you will need a helper to bleed it.

Dec 15th, 2018, 18:00	#3
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 16:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=56-CCVcZ9gM&t=266s Skip to about 50 seconds and he shows you just what has happened to yours.

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