If i get the front of the ZX on stands is it not hard to remove the engine under tray to get to the cutch slave unit and its piping?

If i get the front of the ZX on stands is it not hard to remove the engine under tray to get to the cutch slave unit and its piping?

 

no its easy there just 10mm bolts holding the undertray on theres 2hidden ones 1either side that goes up under the arches,but you will see what i mean 2min job though

Ok examined the clutch slave unit and hose. Hose is ok but the slave unit has hydraulic fluid leaking from around the seal. The seal seems fine. Question is does the seal keep the fluid in? Cos i have ordered a 2nd hand slave unit but i wont get a new seal. If the 2nd hand slave unit is ok will a dirty but fine otherwise seal be ok?

Ok examined the clutch slave unit and hose. Hose is ok but the slave unit has hydraulic fluid leaking from around the seal. The seal seems fine. Question is does the seal keep the fluid in? Cos i have ordered a 2nd hand slave unit but i wont get a new seal. If the 2nd hand slave unit is ok will a dirty but fine otherwise seal be ok?

do you mean the dust boot on the outside??? the piston seal is inside the unit so without taking it apart you wont know, by the way iff you have,nt got a new seal then dont take it apart,these componants tend to seal as a matching pair and once disturbed usally start leaking

ahh i mean the dust ribbed cover on the outside that is on the other end from where the hose goes. Its on the same end as the piston thing that connects to the gearbox. If i get a 2nd hand unit that i will hope has on ok seal can i mount it to the gearbox with the two nuts without disturbing the seal? If anyone can sell me a brand new slave unit i will buy one but no one has answered my query for one in Items Wanted.

 

Btw i really appreciate your help fellas :)

ahh i mean the dust ribbed cover on the outside that is on the other end from where the hose goes. Its on the same end as the piston thing that connects to the gearbox. If i get a 2nd hand unit that i will hope has on ok seal can i mount it to the gearbox with the two nuts without disturbing the seal? If anyone can sell me a brand new slave unit i will buy one but no one has answered my query for one in Items Wanted.

 

Btw i really appreciate your help fellas :)

yep just bolt the mother on then bleed it :cool:

After some faffing about i got the 2nd hand clutch slave unit through 247spares.co.uk. Fitted it, bled both hydraulic lines with this bleeding widget from halfords that you put on a nipple it fills up with fluid and has a ball bearing that only allows air through. Filled up the single clutch hydraulic fluid tank with DOT 5.1 stuff from halfords and now the clutch works fine, the pedal has such a light action now wheras it was somewhat stiff before.

 

I live with pop who was a sceptic about doing DIY stuff on the zed but now he is realising that is a lot you can do yourself :)

After some faffing about i got the 2nd hand clutch slave unit through 247spares.co.uk. Fitted it, bled both hydraulic lines with this bleeding widget from halfords that you put on a nipple it fills up with fluid and has a ball bearing that only allows air through. Filled up the single clutch hydraulic fluid tank with DOT 5.1 stuff from halfords and now the clutch works fine, the pedal has such a light action now wheras it was somewhat stiff before.

 

I live with pop who was a sceptic about doing DIY stuff on the zed but now he is realising that is a lot you can do yourself :)

yea 90% is just basic stuff mate,a lot of heads get nervous by the very nature of the car being high performance but get yourself a workshop disc and take your time and it will be easy peasy :)

if its very light then id imagine there is still air in the systym

 

you sometimes need to bleed it several times before all the air is removed properly