Jackaroo - Sand Entering Clutch/Bell Housing

how is the sand getting in????
the bell housing should be sealed.
have a look at the boot for the clutch slave cyclinder/clutch fork lever where it exits and make sure the protective boot is in one piece and good working order.

shadow

All bell housings have a drain hole. Some have it threaded so you can insert a bung for water/mud etc. I assume it isn't one of those, but in any event it shouldn't "suck" in any sand. Considered a cork or something similar for these particular outings??

Cheers

Have you tackled it with Holden from the point of view:1. Is the Jack capable of being driven in sand ?
2. What have I done wrong ?Assuming the answer to 1 is yes,
and IF the car is maintained properly, I can't see how anything other than a design flaw would allow the sand in - it might well be getting in, but how can it be your fault ? Don't ever forget - the first response of dealers (it seems) is to feed you complete bulldust and see if you go away _ the trick is to be detailed, methodical and persistent and don't go away.

Thanks Banjo

Unfortunately I have hit Holden with similar questions and have come up against a brick wall.

Yes, they say the Jack is capable of driving in sand BUT, they reckon that I was driving it in sand that caused the bell housing to drag in the sand forcing sand inside. This was not the case.

As the vehicle has been properly maintained (log books to prove so) I am also at a loss to explain how this has happened. The only other opening into the bell housing (inspection plate and around slave cylinder etc) are fully sealed and in good condition.

I seem to have exhausted all avenues through Holden in my search for answers and a suitable outcome (my dealer and Holden Customer Assist). Any clues on where I should go from here??

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Jacked Off

I get sand in through the drain hole in my 1997 Rodeo. I just put a piece of duct tape over the hole until I get off the beach. When I had my clutch changed they did the rear main seal at the same time as it was leaking and they reckoned there was sand in the seal. If you wipe the surfaces clean before you tape it up the tape will stick very well. In fact it can be difficult to rip the tape off.