Linden 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2009 Hey guys just purchased a Clutch Slave Cylinder and dont have an actuating rod so going to try make one, Can someone let me know the exact length of the actuating rod thingy that goes into it?? Cheers Linden 027 3111 976 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 28, 2009 You should have got one with the cylinder?? You cant really "make" one. Its not a straight out piece of steel rod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 28, 2009 You should have got one with the cylinder?? You cant really "make" one. Its not a straight out piece of steel rod. +1...it should come as part of the cylinder. Who did you get it off ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted August 29, 2009 I have never bought a slave cylinder that has come with a rod. Am I missing something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 On second thoughts, you may by right Fran. Memory fails me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 The last 3 I've brought have had the pushrods... I have a spare pushrod at work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linden 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 I got a clutch slave cylinder from BNT and it did not come with a rod (I was told it would have it when i ordered.....) and i need one tomorrow as start work in chch on monday!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 They are about the width of a medium size screwdriver shaft and... 110mm long? And they have a little rubber cap on the end. I think you are going to struggle to make your own ay. Good luck anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 38 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 I've never got one with slave cylinders either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linden 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2009 Is there anywhere in dunedin i can buy one??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linden 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 The last 3 I've brought have had the pushrods... I have a spare pushrod at work PM'd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linden 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) The last 3 I've brought have had the pushrods... I have a spare pushrod at work Thanks heaps for your help Glenn! ive made up a rod i think it was about 87mm long, are you able to measure and let me know the length of a real one when you're at work tomorrow so i can double check please? Edited August 30, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Thanks heaps for your help Glenn! ive made up a rod i think it was about 87mm long, are you able to measure and let me know the length of a real one when you're at work tomorrow so i can double check please? 87mm will be OK. The measurement of the one I have here is 90mm... you did well with your measurements grasshopper Pm your postal address and I'll send it down to you if you'd still like it. At least you will be able to get your clutch driveable now in the mean time. When you bleed it, I find it easier to bleed by holding the piston of the slave cylinder down inside the cylinder. Its quicker and easier but takes 3 people to do it. One to hold the cylinder depressed, one to pump the clutch pedal and one to release the bleed nipple. Easy when you have staff. Edited August 30, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw325i 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 When you bleed it, I find it easier to bleed by holding the piston of the slave cylinder down inside the cylinder. Its quicker and easier but takes 3 people to do it. One to hold the cylinder depressed, one to pump the clutch pedal and one to release the bleed nipple. Easy when you have staff. floor jack handle/pole and electric seat work a treat if there is no one home to help too (kiwi ingenuity?) lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted September 2, 2009 When I bleed it I bleed it using the slave off the gearbox, You open the bleed screw, push the piston in, close the bleed screw and let it come out (pulls down fluid). Open the bleed screw again, push the piston, close it, release the piston. Keep doing it until no more bubbles come out the bleed screw and it squirts fluid. Takes about 2 minutes and you do it yourself easy as. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 When I bleed it I bleed it using the slave off the gearbox, You open the bleed screw, push the piston in, close the bleed screw and let it come out (pulls down fluid). Open the bleed screw again, push the piston, close it, release the piston. Keep doing it until no more bubbles come out the bleed screw and it squirts fluid. Takes about 2 minutes and you do it yourself easy as. Omg thats such a good idea lol wish I'd thought of that a month ago! Well posted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
