Adrian Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hi all I think I'm ready for getting the engine back in but before doing so I've cleaned out the clutch bell housing (clutch and brake cleaner). Before re-connecting are there any areas inside the housing that needs a dose of lubrication and if so what with. Thanks Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Groves Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Just a little copper slip on the gearbox spline, but less is more...don't go mad! Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks Darren, did it this afternoon (I must be getting impatient in my older years). Took about an hour to get it back in (don’t need any weight training after wriggling that in) so reasonably happy with that just need to bolt up the Bell house to the block. adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 You can buy proper clutch grease, but I haven't managed to find a local supplier. https://www.zf.com/brands/en_de/sachs/technology_in_practice_sachs/useful_tips_sx/clutches/tip_greasing_hub_sline_of_clutch_disk/tip_greasing_hub_sline_of_clutch_disk.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 ive got an old well used tube of heavy duty clutch spline grease its marked volvo 1161358-7......... cant find that anywhere either !! does say keep out of reach from children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Sorry don't use copper slip on the spines. Can cause clutch judder. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 im also not a great coppaslip fan , its an anti seize compound not a lubricant., great on little moving parts like brake pads etc and things you may wish to disassemble in some years time , but not for lubrication designs Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted October 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 All very useful information. So the copper slip I used on the big vertical link suspension bolts may not have been the best solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Its good on non moving parts you dont want to get corroded together it is an anti seize assemble compound , just not intended as a Lubricant on gerneral moving rotating, sliding parts, thats the place for a specified grease Ideal for back of disc pads etc. On suspension bolts its ok they dont rotate they just clamp brackets and crush tubes in bushes but can corrode and get stuck so it makes disassemble easy later in life pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I concur with Pete. Using copper slip on the vertical link bolts is the right thing to do. It helps to stop things rotting in place. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Groves Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I've always used copper slip on clutch installations and have done a few, never caused a problem. The amount of grease needed and the amount of movement of the clutch plate is minimal, so tbh I don't think it would really matter what type of grease you use. There's plenty of people out there that recommended fitting them dry as any grease will collect dust & debris that could potentially cause drag. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I'm debating graphite powder dusted lightly on the splines; it shouldn't attract dirt and if used sparingly won't fling off onto the clutch plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 They say graphite for the starter motor Bendix for the same non dirt attraction reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Molyslip do a cream/paste good for pre assy lubrication, probably ok on clutch splines az it cant spin off Modern are often plated and these dont need anything I can see a lot of pencill fettling going on Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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