I've removed the clutch slave from the bellhousing. The pushrod is obviously intended to move in and out, but is it meant to have side-to-side / wobble movement? If I hold the slave horizontally the pushrod hangs limp. It appears to be in decent condition otherwise, I'm just not sure if the...
It appears my slave cylinder is leaking so a new one will be fitted over the coming weekend, Does anyone know what size of pipe i need to fit to the bleed screw on the cyclinder when I bleed the clutch hydraulics ?
and where can this be purchased from.
Secondly Ive used the BMWfans.info for the...
BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
long story short.....clutch fluid system has been bled but dont know weather to replace slave or master cyclinder.....? can you please help....!?
plus!!!!!!!!!!
.....has anyone got a spare one of these that they dont wont....(passenger door) ?
thank you!
Nick F
BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
Morning Guys,
I just want to start off by saying I'm sorry if this is the wrong section, I've been using this forum as a guest for a week or so and have found everyone very helpful.
I've encountered an issue with my new BMW and praying one you guys can help me. So I guess I'll describe the...
BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
The times finally come for me to sort out this creaky clutch!
Everything's pointing towards the clutch slave cylinder which i will be replacing Friday morning. Is it a pain of a job or is it fairly simple?
BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
Hey Guys,
Im new to the forum so Hi firstly, secondly - yesterday all of a sudden my baby would go into gear at all and there is a clutch smell on startup - it goes into gear when switched off, but not when switched on and also clutch pedal feels a bit loose. Car has 175k mileage and has driven...
I have completed the replacement of my SSG clutch and rebuilt the slave... all pictures taken and detailed process to be posted.... watch this space..
Hope this helps all SSG members and enthusiasts.....
Mo
BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
Recently fitted a new clutch, bought a clutch slave cylinder from breakers, was hard to get into gear but driveable so took it back for another cylinder, now it won't even go in gear. Its been bled numerous times, doesn't seem to be a leak anywhere..
The slaves I got from breakers had different...
Hi all,
I got my car chipped late last year and in the past few months the clutch has been slipping, so decided to get an uprated one(thinking the chipping had killed it)...when BMW opened it all up turns out the Dual-mass flywheel had decided to give up the ghost and dumped black crap all over...
BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
Hello all,
I'm new to M3 ownership, had it a month or so now, i had a problem with the car engaging gears when it was hot.
I fitted a braided clutch line an hour ago, re-bleeding the clutch seemed to be going well until i heard the piston pop out of the slave cylinder and saw the fluid start...