Clutch damper removal

Mark Black iirc @ Midlands Reno

 

Yep Ktec is where I got mine from. At the time it was the cheapest and got it on next day delivery.

 

Bumping an old thread but Mark was having some problems getting hold of these, I was going to order one from K-Tec but then realised it's just a rebranded HEL line

HEL sell the line (exactly as Ktec with the rubber gromets and everything) for £10 cheaper.
Just an FYI for anyone looking for one in the future - CCK125 is the HEL part number

 

What's the procedure to replace the damper ?

 

Unclip the the old one, pull off the top one first, push in the new one, disconnect the old bottom one and when fluid comes out the end of the replacement one push it in, just push it in to the first click, when fluid comes out of the bleed port push fully home.

If you think its a bit spongy, push the clutch down and wedge it down for a couple of hours, then release the peddle slowly.

 

Many thanks

 

And what does the removal of the clutch damper?

 

Stops it failing (leaking)

 

I thought improves gear shift

 

not as far as i have felt

 

in theory, without a damper should be better! at least my Honda was much better without him

 

especially on high revs

 

...ain't that the truth

 

Has anyone got a link to the modified pipe, noticed mine was leaking today

 

https://auto.helperformance.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=CCK125

 

Sorted mate nice one
Just ordered

 

super fast one day delivery from Hel

 

£30 v’s £47. Shame on them, clips are for securing pipe across gearbox

 

What does this pipe do? When is it expected to fail?

 

Replacement is actually hose and replaces woeful Reno pipe with vulnerable damper device that’s prone to weeping after some years

 

Ok,Cheers.

 

Main issue is when damper leaks and reservoir level drops folks usually think it’s brake issue as damper is well hidden, replacing pipe deletes this

 

Ok, my car is 2014 on about 45,000 miles I think. Will keep an eye on it.

 

Is it an easy job to replace, how long does job take?

 

Main issue is when damper leaks and reservoir level drops folks usually think it’s brake issue as damper is well hidden, replacing pipe deletes this

hose replacement easy but getting battery tray out can be challenging

 

Battery tray needs to be removed to fit the quick shift item I take it?

 

Yes not needed unless existing holders have perished, liking the ant-rub protection v nice

 

yes That was disappointing and costly, you ever find cause of rod failure ?

 

Add this on the list too do. Does anything need bleeding after swapping the pipe over

 

Yes the clutch need bleeding

When I did it I removed the old pipe, inserted the new pipe into the bulkhead end quickly so as not to lose too much fluid. I then let gravity push fluid through the new pipe until its started running out and then inserted it into the gearbox end. Then bled the clutch.

 

Just a quickie, sorry to hijack. I've removed the standard item at the bulkhead end, but at the box end, I'm gonna stuggle. It seems the clip is upside.............have you guys got under the car to remove it?