The clutch out of my cooper s got a bit of a soaking, not too much i think, is there any other way of cleaning the up other than burning them?

Replacing it is'nt a option as its one of those not cheap AP racing plates.

Any advice is welcomed.

Doogie

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I guess you could try spraying a can of brake cleaner all over it. I did this once with a brake pad which had axle oil on it and it looked clean. Wether it would slip a bit still i dont know. (The pad looked brand new after i ran it over the surface grinder too)

i got the can of elbow grease out once and a bottle of kero and that worked ok, lots of scrubbing but

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Brakecleen works, I have also used Supercrap degreaser. Brush it well in with a nail brush or similar, then hose off.
Finally get the hair dryer or hot air gun out, heat it up and wipe off anything that sweats out.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Burning does work anyway - you just end up with a burnt oily clutch. Putting in the oven at high temp makes the oil weep - you just wipe it off and do it until there is no more visible.

On some ceramic composite clutches degreaser and brake cleaner are big no-no so check to see if yours is compatible

Wipe some methylated spirits onto the surface with a rag and then set it on fire (the clutch not the rag). As the metho burns it will burn the oil and should just go out when it is all gone. Do it outside, keep a bucket of water/extinguisher handy, put the rag and metho a safe distance and wash any metho off your hands before lighting.

Carpenters have used this method to bring up the grain on timber when seeking a really smooth finish.

I have done this a few times to rescue oily clutches not because they are expensive but because I was cheap.

Pete

Is it a complete fix, or just an 'ok' solution? Will you lose any performance from the rescued clutch?

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

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Brakekleen can work and flaming metho can work. I have tried both with success.
But with the brakekleen there can be residual oil ingrained in the clutch and as it heats up it can come to the surface. Burning with metho works well in this situation.

If You use brakeclean use a brand with a high concentration of tetrachloroethylene
( if still Avail )

That used to be used in the Electroclean that sparkies use on electrical components. The cans have proudly claimed "no tetrachloroethylene" since at least 1991...Must be nasty stuff if they're proud to spruik its absence.

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All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

put it in a pot full of bi carb soda and boil it for a while, seriously

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1962 850,Frog

Think you may be confused with carbon tetrachloride - used to be used a lot in drycleaning and fire extinguishers but under high temp it turns to phosgene - very nasty also inhaling it didn't help the kidneys- Has been replaced with Tetrachlorethelene as an organic solvent particularly in drycleaning - you can buy it packaged for such use still need to be wary of the fumes - use in well ventilated area - it like carbon tetrachloride is non flammable

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My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

ahhh ok...cheers.

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All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

A lot of Chemicals can be Harmful If not used Correctly, And it depends on the concentration of the chemical, For example Hydrochloric acid, Used in swimming pools, Sodium hydroxide, used in Oven cleaner Etc.