Clutch

[Mickfly]

Is there a how to on replacing the red plastic clutch line and clutch cylinder ? What else should I know before starting this job? Thanks everyone!

[DMCMW Dave]

Is there a how to on replacing the red plastic clutch line and clutch cylinder ? What else should I know before starting this job? Thanks everyone!

Take out the old parts, put in the new parts. BTW the line is black not red (you must be familiar with Lotus).

The master is a two-person job to tighten the bolts, the slave definitely a lift job but can be done on jacks. Hard part on the slave is that it's helpful (but not 100% necessary) to have a helper compress the clutch slightly with a pry bar when you go to put the slave in place.

[DMC5180]

BTW the line is black not red (you must be familiar with Lotus).



Unless a PO already replaced it with the RED PVC covered SS braided line from the DOC UK club.


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[DMCMW Dave]

Unless a PO already replaced it with the RED PVC covered SS braided line from the DOC UK club.


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Then he wouldn't be replacing it again.

[Andrew]

Then he wouldn't be replacing it again.

I just replaced the slave cylinder on 4194 Friday night. Since I also had to replace a couple coolant hoses and the 3/8 hose from the splitter to the overflow bottle, I simply disconnected the heater hose from the driver's side cylinder head and positioned it out of the way. Once the heater hose was out of the way, I was able to swing the slave cylinder up and out without even messing with the clutch fork. Installation was surprisingly as easy as removal. I made sure to have new bolts, a number of different length 11mm sockets (including a 3/8 and 1/4 inch drive) and a flare wrench for the line. I initially backed the bolts off from the top, but I did the heater hose and the actual removal and re-install underneath the car. Not a fun job, but still easier than replacing the steering bushing!

In my opinion, even if the heater hoses are okay, it's worth spending a couple bucks on coolant to avoid dealing with that clutch fork.

Hope this helps!

Andrew

[JohnZ]

Hi Mick! We did all that and I have to say that it was more or less straight forward! Yes the slave is boring and uncomfortable, and we did it from the top of the engine. I replaced the line myself and as it was said the master is a 2 person job, but's easy. Don't underestimate rusty bolts.

Anyway you can find more informations surfing the forum and checking old threads!

:)