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Slave cylinder help
Posted: 10 Oct 2008, 22:42
by Carriemac
Can you help? I have recently tried to replace my slave cylinder on my 2L water boxer, however, I can't release the hydraulic pipe and fitting which screws into the slave cylinder. I have tried Just Kampers and the dealers, both of which have told me that this part is no longer manufactured. Can anyone suggest an alternative or an idea where I may be able to get this part?
Yours in desperation
Carrie
Posted: 10 Oct 2008, 23:12
by Fritz
Cut the bugger off and fit both new parts as listed by JK::
Flexy hose,,,,
http://shop.justkampers.com/product_inf ... ts_id/9539
Slave Cylinder
http://shop.justkampers.com/product_inf ... ts_id/2763
Unless you spoke to a goon at JK ,,,HQ
Regards
Fritz,,,,,,
PS, Dr Baxter also carries such parts,,,,,
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?o ... 8&Itemid=6
Posted: 10 Oct 2008, 23:58
by kevtherev
Ohk, and I'm sure Fritz would like to welcome you to the forum aswell as me
Posted: 11 Oct 2008, 00:27
by HarryMann
We have a T25 Wkipedia (blue button, top group leftish)... and in there is a link back to this on slave cylinder pipes and such hassles...
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30903
Read it and it should help expel some demons...
Pssst! Welcome to the forum, please acquaint yourself with all the resources here... there's a club too and events too, and all sorts of other sweet things
Posted: 11 Oct 2008, 09:25
by kevtherev
HarryMann wrote: and all sorts of other sweet things
yeah!
Mocki
Posted: 11 Oct 2008, 10:28
by Carriemac
Thanks for the help Guys, but the clutch pipe from JK is defo the wrong one I need the plastic pipe and fitting (part no. 251721477J). I'm pulling my hair out here. Tried loads of dealers and all of the suggested websites. I can't believe my beautiful van is off the road cause of one stupid wee part.
Posted: 11 Oct 2008, 13:35
by HarryMann
Aidan wrote:The rear pipe for the early hydraulic set up, eg CU and other aircooleds is no longer available from VW
The pipe for the waterboxers chassis number D0000001 to F 079999 is 251 721 479 C and is £27 plus the vat from vw
The pipe for the early diesels upto F 079999 is no longer available
The pipe for the diesel F 080000 is 251 721 477 J and is £14 plus vat from VW
This same pipe is used on the later wbxers as well as the diesels
Both use a connecting hose 251 721 477 D from the fixed line and this is £24 plus vat.
Hope this helps
Why don't people ask VW first - stuff is still available, a lot of it has come down in price recently too, get it now while you can.
Sendiw wrote: 251 721 477J is definately the right part replacement for the old metal/rubber clutch hydraulic pipe. I fitted it today.. no problem.
Give yourself a big pat-on-the-back.
A tip for seperating the flexihose from the front line pipe without damaging the front pipe. File an 11mm spanner to 11.5mm and use that with a little persuasion on the front pipe union, if you use a 12mm it will round off and you will probably have to replace the entire front pipe.
Dont turn that union just hold it and unscrew the flexihose from the union.
That done... if the union is seized on the pipe, use a blow lamp on it and allow it to cool. It should free off. It needs to be free to screw into your new replacement part.
Well it worked for me.
From here:
Posted: 11 Oct 2008, 13:51
by HarryMann
Are you saying that part 251 721 477 J is definitely now deleted, NA from VW commerical parts?
Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 19:33
by Mark Foss
I require the same part 251721477J the plastic pipe at the rear, it says it is still available on the vag cat site, or is that site out of date?
Mark
Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 22:11
by HarryMann
You simply have to order one at VW commercial parts outlet... only then will you find if they are definitely NA or not, as if not in UK they then have to back-order Germany, and only then will they find out if they are 'truly' deleted part or not... Simple.
Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 07:35
by clartsonly
the only problem with buy camper van parts now is that you need to collect them from a commercials location instead of a normal VW dealer.
I cant belive they has discontinued a part which was introduced to reduce the price of the slave cylinder from rubber pipe £30, bracket £20, hard connector pipe £20 to about £15.
the only other option is maybe getting pirtek to make you up a pip but considering I got a section of pipe to replace my broken clutch which was about 2 foot long which was £40, it maybe a little bit on the expensive side.
Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 09:42
by HarryMann
But No. 1 is to find out if they are still available... ?
Posted: 20 Oct 2008, 19:11
by Mark Foss
Hi all, ok my local van center informs me this part is no longer available, it was dropped on the 1/4/2008 Is there anyway i can check for stock in Germany from my PC?
Thanks Mark
Posted: 20 Oct 2008, 20:21
by HarryMann
Hi all, ok my local van center informs me this part is no longer available,
That means it is NLA, everywhere!
Usually....
Posted: 20 Oct 2008, 20:50
by Mark Foss
Hmmmmm I am hoping Mr HarryMann might have some idea's up his sleeve?
Got my fingers crossed so i can continue on with a winter van refurb.
Mark