Clutch Slave Cylinder
91 525i Manual, 129K miles
I am getting a high pitched squeak from my clutch slave when depressing the clutch, I think. Bill R suggested I take the slave off and lub the plunger where it meets the "thing" that pushes on the throw bearing; this seems like a good idea! I haven't gotten around to it! I'm technically weak and intimidated by taking this apart! It is a little awkward to get at too.
How long does the clutch usually last, in a "carefully" driven car? I'm wondering if I'm getting to the limit of the clutch and the slave cylinder. Maybe I should just buy a clutch kit and slave from BMA and have the work done by a mechanic.
Any thoughts please!
Helm, Ottawa, ON.
Major Contributor
Helm,
The clutch last around 200 000km.
I am guessing that if this is the original clutch, there isn't much life left.
The clutch kit cost 299.00 Cdn + tax
The slave cylinder cost: 60.00 Cdn + tax
I would change the complete shifter linkage at the same time (all the wearing parts) and install a Z8 shifter if you plan on keeping the car.
A E28 flywheel might also be a good idea if you are into upgrades.
'85 Euro 635csi Race Turbo, megasquirt, Group A
'92 525i Touring 5 speed, 3.46 diff, UUC 8.5lb flywheel, soon to be turbo.
'02 Subaru WRX Wagon with STI springs, bigger sway bars
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maybe you should take it in and have a mechanic grease the parts and see if that cures the squeek, might save a lot of money.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Grand Master
Good advice...does an E28 flywheel work on a 525?
Originally Posted by Bruno
Rebuilding the shifter linkage is a wonderful thing and very easy to do while having a clutch job done. Parts are relatively cheap. Reward yourself and do this....
Jeff
Bellevue WA
90 535iM - not much stock remains. 3.7 liters, ported head, cammed, 3.73 diffy, M5 brakes, MAFed, yadda yadda yadda
86 Porsche 951 - Track Toy
thank you Bruno
I've got 129K mile or about 208 kms. so it looks like I'll have to put some money away.
Tell me more about the E28 Fly wheel, please.
Helm
Major Contributor
Grease what; the pivot that the clutch release arm acts upon?
Might as well change the clutch once you have access there. The release bearing usually wears out first on sanely driven cars, not the clutch lining.
erased due to slander
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ok i follow, sounds like a bit of fun.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy
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