reservoir tube grommet installation

[Mikesmalaga72]

Are there any "tricks" to getting the hydraulic supply tube base grommet inserted fully without damage into the clutch master cyl?

I am using the metal tube, I also have the newer style plastic tube.

Thanks in advance!

[///mChris]

I just went through this a few weeks ago.. My grommet is at least 10 years old. I had a hard time getting it in. I used ATE plastilube on all surfaces. I tried inserting at an angle and moving around to get fully seated. I ended up marring the grommet.

I tried ordering a new grommet without luck

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,354500/highlight,/

I took a risk and got a brake master cylinder grommet. It turns out to be the same part.

With the new grommet lightly coated in plastilube, the feed line went in so easily I could hardly believe it was seated properly. I had to remove it and reassemble it to check.

Moral of the story.. get a new grommet and use a light coat of plastilube, even if your grommet looks decent.

[Mike Self]

to insert the feed tube into the grommet before installing the M/C, then lower the M/C down along the firewall into position. Once installed, connect the feed tube to the fluid reservoir.

Second tip: before installing, grind a little metal off the M/C body so you can get either a socket or box wrench over the securing nut. Much easier to snug up--and remove several years from now when it''s all rusty.

mike

[Guest Anonymous]

Hey Bahnstormer,

WARM the grommet gently and it will cooperate.

Is it not hot enough in FLA today?

The Michigan weather you left behind has low temps in the teens again this week. Give me a call some time, I've been away from the forums for the most part, spending more time in the garage!

John A

[Mikesmalaga72]

Dr J!!!! with that badass "1602"! We will have 90`s for a couple days this week as a matter of fact, and yes we will have to catch up. Uhh That monstrous cave one can get lost in garage! I send good tidings and sunshine for ya!!!

[Mikesmalaga72]

Thanks Mr Mike!! Much appreciated. I was considering that but was trying to be lazy that aint gonna work!!! Since there is no fluid and new components etc I will pull it off and seat the tube on the bench and reintall as you mentioned. I should always remember the IBM mantra THINK!