Clutch still leaking!
Discussion
The seals on the master cylinder have been replaced twice, the slave once but each time after a couple of weeks I'm getting clutch fluid in the footwell again.
I have regularly checked the level in the both brake and clutch reservoirs but neither are going down. Can't see anything dripping or signs of where it may be coming from in the footwell.
Is there anthing else I can check?
:confused:
David
I have regularly checked the level in the both brake and clutch reservoirs but neither are going down. Can't see anything dripping or signs of where it may be coming from in the footwell.
Is there anthing else I can check?
:confused:
David
Yes defo hydraulic fluid, tastes the same as contents of the reservoir - not nice put passable. Wondered if it was left over from last two leeks myself but couldn't be sure.
Only topped it up once myself and used a funnel, not sure if any could have been spilt by the dealer though. The clutch feels much the same as usual just a slight bit of play at the top but maybe that was always there and now my minds playing on it. Don't know whether that's normal though.
Anyway had a bit of blast out today, checked again and level slighlty down, about 2-3mm and noticed the outside of the reservour was wet to the touch. It looks like the cap might be letting it past when the fluid sloshes around, the inside of the cap is wet so it's a possibility. I've wrapped some PTFE tape around the threads of the reservoir and will see if this cures it.
Fingers crossed and thanks for your suggestions lads.
Cheers
David
>> Edited by davidn on Sunday 21st August 17:34
Only topped it up once myself and used a funnel, not sure if any could have been spilt by the dealer though. The clutch feels much the same as usual just a slight bit of play at the top but maybe that was always there and now my minds playing on it. Don't know whether that's normal though.
Anyway had a bit of blast out today, checked again and level slighlty down, about 2-3mm and noticed the outside of the reservour was wet to the touch. It looks like the cap might be letting it past when the fluid sloshes around, the inside of the cap is wet so it's a possibility. I've wrapped some PTFE tape around the threads of the reservoir and will see if this cures it.
Fingers crossed and thanks for your suggestions lads.
Cheers
David
>> Edited by davidn on Sunday 21st August 17:34
The resevoir should only be filled up to the level of the sticky out bit(highly technical term there) to allow an air gap at the top.
A bit of kitchen towel carefully dipped into the cylinder will remove any excess, or the really clean way to do it, is with a syringe.
As you are probably aware be careful around paintwork, and don't wipe off any spillages....dilute with plenty of water.
If a naff seal is your fault, then at least it's a cheap fix
PK
A bit of kitchen towel carefully dipped into the cylinder will remove any excess, or the really clean way to do it, is with a syringe.
As you are probably aware be careful around paintwork, and don't wipe off any spillages....dilute with plenty of water.
If a naff seal is your fault, then at least it's a cheap fix
PK
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