Author Topic: Lubricating Clutch Assembly Parts? (Read 2162 times)

bmwman91 · « **on:** August 06, 2012, 02:46:18 PM »

I put the new clutch and stuff together over the weekend and it is all back on the car. I applied the recommended Esso Unirex S2 lube to the input shaft's splines.

A coworker asked if I lubed the contact points for the pivot arm and throw out bearing. No, I didn't. The Chilton's manual does not mention this and I never have in the past. I looked through the BMW service manual and it does say to put some Molylube stuff on all contact points, particularly the guide sleeve for the TOB or, "the TOB may seize on the guide." Well, I never have in the past and it was OK. How about everyone else?

danlolasdad · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2012, 05:55:45 PM »

I always lube the contact points you mentioned on any car i do but thats me

and on the subject of me now is it just me

or am i the only one

who wants to see pics of your MM build did i miss them somewhere? i hope its going to plan

bmwman91 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:05:06 AM »

Hmm, well I suppose that my oversight in the clutch assembly won't blow up the motor. It'll just give me an excuse for a MM Ultimate Transmission lol.

I will post the pics in a day or two in the build thread. As of today I am serving on a jury (oh, the joy) which makes finishing the car, work, wedding planning and life in general sort of complicated. Oh well!

danlolasdad · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:38:16 AM »

Guilty