20th October 2020, 13:19
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Posted a thing or two
Rover 75 Saloon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Noc
The rubber condom allows for the level to rise and fall in the reservoir whilst keeping air out of the system - the idea being clutch fluid is hygroscopic and will pick up moisture if exposed to atmosphere over time.
If you ditch it and fill the reservoir up then the excess fluid will leak out of the bleed hole in the cap when you press the pedal down the first few times.
When I fit new clutches I always replace the condom and don't cut any holes in it, but the choice is yours.
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Ok, thanks Mike.
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