Kyle4200
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Hey Guys,
I've recently acquired a new Clutch Solenoid Valve & Accumulator which I need to fit on to the Power Unit, replacing the existing ones. Access is extremely limited for the Accumulator as it sits right on top of the gearbox, we managed to get to the solenoid valves, first removing the F1 pump and fluid reservoir. The CSV is located at the top/left of the Power Unit as you look at it, we managed to remove one of the fixing bolts but the other was very awkward to get at and through fear of stripping the head due to corrosion on the fixing we stopped, so now the only way of moving forward would be to somehow loosen the power unit bracket so access is better from the boot space or completely removing the block so we can then swap over the Accumulator and then spend more time removing the bolts on the CSV and deal with that from above it rather then below at funny angles.
The system is good, changes gear and the car does drive, but sitting in (N) with the engine on there is a pressure loss every 8-9 seconds, it starts off better when the car is cold but after 5 minutes it returns to these pump intervals, the only 2 culprits for a pressure loss in (N) are a leaking CSV or a failing Accumulator, which I now have both available to replace.
Apart from completely dropping the gearbox and rear suspension, is there a better way to access or another way to lower the gearbox slightly without causes too much stress to the torque tube?
I've recently acquired a new Clutch Solenoid Valve & Accumulator which I need to fit on to the Power Unit, replacing the existing ones. Access is extremely limited for the Accumulator as it sits right on top of the gearbox, we managed to get to the solenoid valves, first removing the F1 pump and fluid reservoir. The CSV is located at the top/left of the Power Unit as you look at it, we managed to remove one of the fixing bolts but the other was very awkward to get at and through fear of stripping the head due to corrosion on the fixing we stopped, so now the only way of moving forward would be to somehow loosen the power unit bracket so access is better from the boot space or completely removing the block so we can then swap over the Accumulator and then spend more time removing the bolts on the CSV and deal with that from above it rather then below at funny angles.
The system is good, changes gear and the car does drive, but sitting in (N) with the engine on there is a pressure loss every 8-9 seconds, it starts off better when the car is cold but after 5 minutes it returns to these pump intervals, the only 2 culprits for a pressure loss in (N) are a leaking CSV or a failing Accumulator, which I now have both available to replace.
Apart from completely dropping the gearbox and rear suspension, is there a better way to access or another way to lower the gearbox slightly without causes too much stress to the torque tube?