Clutch master cylinder leaking

[andgus]

My Tasmin 350 -84 is pissing into the footwell.........
Anyone who can assist me regarding:
1. How to remove it? Is it best to remove the pushrod from the clutch pedal? I had a quick look and can´t see how to do that.
2.Repair kits or a new cylinder? In case of repair kit.....from which car?

Any other useful tips and tricks are welcome.
/Anders

[adam quantrill]

New cylinder - as the old one is probably worn. I've used a standard SDi one.

Keep the pushrod though, and move it over.

Make sure you mount the new one perpendicular to the bulkhead or it'll wear very quickly.

[D1 MAD]

What you need is a Lucas SP2102 service kit which is listed for the 350i, cheap and easy to fit and cures the problem.

[JR]

TVR Moneypit said:

The clutch master cylinder on my Chim is originally off a Hillman Imp if thats any help.

Not sure of the part number though, and not sure if it is the same as those on Wedges.

Fantastic enthusiasm but your part is probably the same as used on an Imp, I doubt that TVR really did nick it from the scrapyard. Hmmm, on the other hand...

[andgus]

Thanks a lot, boys.
What about how it is connected to the pedal? I can see a nut but I´m not sure if it has something to do with separating the rod from the pedal or just is an adjuster.
Anyone?
I´ll have a look at the bore when it is on my bench......perhaps it is usable.
/Anders

[tempus]

Just an adjuster,its held in place with a clevis pin with a captive clip on the end that should slide off at 90deg.to the pin.Tempus

[andgus]

Just what I thought (hoped) but the clevis pin must be a tiny one since I couldn´t see it or even feel it. I´ll have another look.
Thanks!
/Anders

[dickymint]

andgus said:

Just what I thought (hoped) but the clevis pin must be a tiny one since I couldn´t see it or even feel it. I´ll have another look.
Thanks!
/Anders

Easier to just slacken the nut then unscrew the piston rod and take the lot out.

[andgus]

Thanks Dickymint.....just what I was going to ask!
Seems that it is a sort of bolt holding the bracket to the pedal with the rod screwed into.....Seems that it is supposed to be removed with e screwdriver and the end is messed up! Not impossible to remove but a grinder is needed.
A lot easier to unscrew the rod.......
What about putting it back? Screwing the rod back a few turns wouldn´t harm the seals,would it?
/Anders

[andgus]

At last!
Would help being a midget working inside the car........
Now it will be interesting to see if I can get hold of the seals here in Sweden!?
/Anders

[350zwelgje]

Turning the rod should not be a problem to the seals.

My experience:
Overhauled mine with a seal kit and still ok after a couple of years of use.
Seems that there are two possible problems:
- Bore not ok, or oxidation etc wears the seals very quickly
- Wrong angle the rod has to the bore ( possible on wedges....). If not ok even a new master cylinder will have problems again in no time.

Rob

[andgus]

While I´m at it........
Is it just to unbolt the slave cylinder and pull it out?
/Anders

[350zwelgje]

andgus said:

While I´m at it........
Is it just to unbolt the slave cylinder and pull it out?
/Anders

Yes. (reply short enough?)
Probably you have don't already, and the reply wasn't quickly enough.

A remark: it seems possible that other master cylinders then rover SD1 were used. So it could be that if you have a repair kit for it it is not the right one. I was able to check before buying a repair kit: as there is a rover sd1 in my garage next to the wedge.

Good luck with getting your wedge back on the road.

Rob

[andgus]

Thanks Rob.......no your reply was not too late!
I take these steps one at the time and this was enough for today.
(Football on the telly )
I´ll soon have a go at it.
The reason I asked was that the pic in the bible was a bit confusing?!
/Anders

[D1 MAD]

Here's a stockist for the Lucas SP2102 kit. I'm sure they would post you one. http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/BRAKE-&-CLUT...
If you google Lucas SP2102 you get lots of cross references.

[andgus]

D1 MAD.....thanks! Think I´ve found a supplier here in Sweden. If that doesn´t work I know where to go.
Must say that this forum is a goldmine when it comes to good advices and "cheer up:s"
Keep it up,boys!
/Anders

[350zwelgje]

As for further information, got my overhaul kit from a standard parts shop brand is hitech. Rimmers in the UK also do a kit. Have a Rimmers kit now to try to get my 27 years old rover sd1 back on the road.
If you need the part number, just let me know and dig out the box that is still kickingn around somewhere in the garage.

Rob

[andgus]

Just got my new seals. Hope they´ll fit. A bit confused since the kit was supplying two seals but my piston only have one, and a small one at the top of course. Anybody else know something about this?
At least I have a spare one.....
/Anders