Clutch master cylinder

[pullingpower]

Noticed that drips of fluid have come down clutch peddle. Seem to come from the master cylinder where the piston enters the seal centrally ( as seen from drivers footwell if you twist your neck a bit)

Have been told needs new mastercylider.

How much can I expect to pay for this? Is it safe to keep driving or am I likely to do more damage?

[dlewis]

I changed mine a few months ago.

TVR part was around £35.

You will lose all clutch control if it keeps leaking, so if you are not doing it yourself leave the last bit to get you to the garage!

[harrow_chim]

You might get away with just replacing the seals in the master cylinder. I believe this can be done without removing the master cylinder thus making the overall job a lot simpler - and cheaper. There have been various threads about this in the past - also on the Griff pages.
Nick

[pullingpower]

Thanks for the advice Harrow Chim, I'll check that out.

[carrerachimaera]

Clutch master cylinder repair kit = Lucas/Girling part no. SP2102 (box of washers, rubber grease and circlip) -As supplied by Austec.

[carrerachimaera]

One on eBay - not sure if it's the right one though?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9895&item=7937709689&rd=1

[pupp]

TBH, I would just change the m/cylinder. It's easy to wreck the seals when changing them and there's no guarantee the rod will still be ok either. Be a right pain if you got it all back together and the thing failed again 10 miles down the road.

Changing the unit is not really the nightmare TVR folklore would have you believe although you do need a bit of dexterity and the ability to think upside-down. A spare pair of hands is useful too although I've done them without.

[edhorne]

I replaced the seals on mine and it has been fine for so far.

However I do remember having to remove the whole unit which is a bit fiddly, bu do-able. So you might aswell replace it as it has to come out anyway.

Cheers

Ed

[stevejcompton]

If you take the drivers seat out first, it is much easier to see what you are doing. I changed the seals on my clutch master cylinder in situ, its not too dificult. Steve