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Jan 16, 2010 11:34 pm
Jan 16, 2010 11:34 pm
Subject: Re: Clutch driving pin greaser?
I have a tub of what is called "chassis grease". It's very thick and like treacle, yet at the same time when left to settle has oil in it. IMHO this would be perfect to this job.
The problem with ordinary engine oil is that it will not stay there very long and may instead find its way onto the clutch linings. I think instead a few squirts of steering box lubricant would do the trick.
The other issue is that if the pins are worn and have ridges on them, the pressure plate will not slide smoothly on them. However it is a foul job to dismantle a 2 Litre Clutch in situ, so try thick oil first!
Colin M34
I have a tub of what is called "chassis grease". It's very thick and like treacle, yet at the same time when left to settle has oil in it. IMHO this would be perfect to this job.
The problem with ordinary engine oil is that it will not stay there very long and may instead find its way onto the clutch linings. I think instead a few squirts of steering box lubricant would do the trick.
The other issue is that if the pins are worn and have ridges on them, the pressure plate will not slide smoothly on them. However it is a foul job to dismantle a 2 Litre Clutch in situ, so try thick oil first!
Colin M34