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Dyson Models => Dyson DC07 => Topic started by: beko1987 on March 09, 2015, 10:38:48 pm
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Picked this up from ebay a few weeks ago. Ended up going to a VERY posh house, big in and out gravel drive, 64 plate Tesla on charge on its proper charging port, all cars under 2 years old etc. Felt bad even bringing my car near them tbh but made sure I didnt blow any soot over them on the way out...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TGiCewgDpcg/VPi48vs0WFI/AAAAAAAAjd0/UUMUi_v3NqQ/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-w-HV89yTaZ4/VPi4-U3bTfI/AAAAAAAAjd8/3Hz6G0v4V-A/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
Wasnt too bad, but had NO suction at all, but didnt sound blocked.
This is a clutched model, so you can turn the brushroll on and off. Non clutched ones dont have anything here, and the brushroll is always on.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--cWz0vxekUo/VPi5AJ2ZOQI/AAAAAAAAjeE/tZfH2hVNYjo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Cyclone off
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3iNhf2cXi00/VPi5BrfSbsI/AAAAAAAAjeM/5_c2llP13oI/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
Tools off
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dcqU87wsfEU/VPi5DvcBT6I/AAAAAAAAjeU/afI4MbxFBHI/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9DNxvK5JeIg/VPi5E0fD02I/AAAAAAAAjec/085lIGk1N3g/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YI21paczuPw/VPi5GeRXBRI/AAAAAAAAjek/zIbJHYTFoBA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Dusty but in good condition
Cable off next
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bYqmhScti3c/VPi5II638jI/AAAAAAAAjes/OUOejiVAkfw/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
Hose and wand off
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5bynqKszH40/VPi5J5ofRAI/AAAAAAAAje0/zGcqQJ61Ozw/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The release catch pops off the pivots from the bottom
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KzB2wmSjoU4/VPi5LX-UF6I/AAAAAAAAjrA/IjxKS8aK70s/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kfxghixDmo8/VPi5NA5ziDI/AAAAAAAAjfE/cqy3zmdd8h4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
This spring sits underneath it
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-imIK78oM60k/VPi5OhUpD7I/AAAAAAAAjfM/yiKcxzOkvgY/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The cap ontop of the wand removed by pulling it firmly off
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-p3bFl1Jtapk/VPi5QJFnveI/AAAAAAAAjfU/grlyuiqSOSs/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CF8IPqvNd6k/VPi5RkpD1aI/AAAAAAAAjfc/CefwNLUvteM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
There may or may not be a spring under it, not all machines have them I've found
The hose removed next
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gxrIpDI5jEc/VPi5S-5-wMI/AAAAAAAAjfk/5giwf4YEuEA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Back to the top, and the screw at the front of the switch housing comes off
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ez-wLJ2QcbY/VPi5UUgit1I/AAAAAAAAjfs/7P_C4Z4YhKo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Pushing from the back pops the clips out
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pCz90Nkbswk/VPi5VuqUorI/AAAAAAAAjf0/JyN_x80BHHQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fNZNgCLe5mw/VPi5Wo5du_I/AAAAAAAAjf8/YMRUhASERXg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Pulling slightly on both edges opens the housing up slightly and the switch cover falls out
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-shzHvMFDQkM/VPi5YQc5HWI/AAAAAAAAjgE/uXweVyKHvz0/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The switch pulls out of the moulding
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S4QOXlJ_VyI/VPi5Zw1VDKI/AAAAAAAAjgM/5a_9J_4B1OM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and the wires unplug (Blue to Blue, both browns to the switch)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bael4sra3mQ/VPi5bS48NoI/AAAAAAAAjgU/Iz7uqIDTh9E/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The rubber boot pulls off the cable, which makes life easier removing the spine cable
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gN7nHdmkOLQ/VPi5c6-stmI/AAAAAAAAjgc/zxcjFIeUoFE/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Push the cable through to the back and pull the rest out
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xgrs0IBpCTE/VPi5eTJlVoI/AAAAAAAAjgk/FnvAtJCnP1s/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5GQV5lbQcaw/VPi5fxrv-0I/AAAAAAAAjgs/EeFv7ItQJzo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The rubber seal pulls off the chassis
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kMCn9KOMFYY/VPi5ha_vzBI/AAAAAAAAjg0/3VgHFs7gOBc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The removeable bit of the changeover valve comes out next
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vauHNLDToP4/VPi5jPtSIlI/AAAAAAAAjg8/jAiSeJTSNIU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fKCPWBWOpbw/VPi5kof0OeI/AAAAAAAAjhE/0ETxNwdvSdk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
If you squeeze the black part together sideways it seperates from the housing
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7helJBznNgs/VPi5ntC9ydI/AAAAAAAAjhU/DEd9926zvGI/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Inside is a bog fat spring. The rubber seal pulls off the end of the black housing
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K7x2bp64T3s/VPi5pT50FVI/AAAAAAAAjhc/TehjnhN2xK0/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Another rubber seal pulls off the chassis
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HwOS9_Ium8Y/VPi5rC3jW5I/AAAAAAAAjhk/GoYBxEsho0w/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Pre motor filter cover is removed now
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1O1ZKk_GLVI/VPi5sw1OprI/AAAAAAAAjhs/u5cJ7abMHwM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pACY5_NfusI/VPi5ubH3z7I/AAAAAAAAjh0/jAYtHLTTB9A/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Filter didnt look too bad. Also noticed that the rubber seal inside the filter housing was missing, which would explain the rubbish suction
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MuUnblVYYfQ/VPi5wZOmH0I/AAAAAAAAjh8/MgWn48XLFyY/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
I forgot to take a picture, but if you carefully pop the top cap off the centre bit, a very long spring pops out, and the sealing part of the release valve too.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mGdJDboHzMg/VPi5xx-BfjI/AAAAAAAAjiE/L6It-TfFArM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Another seal off the chassis
The post motor filter cover pops off now
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UHQiUtRF8UQ/VPi5zcsma7I/AAAAAAAAjiM/61QfnMvyGv8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aAEVPpzB9YM/VPi51Hy0kzI/AAAAAAAAjiU/PMnEB8_TNEA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Filter wasnt too filthy tbh, seen worse
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-48Hr6HC7UDI/VPi52j7VL1I/AAAAAAAAjic/J4ZN1G1l-fk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The diffuser can come out now
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QAWRkv-eClc/VPi54SxyCwI/AAAAAAAAjik/Dh4NtRYqDYU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ajvz-DrT8uI/VPi559knqGI/AAAAAAAAjis/GaraHHh3iVM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gI-q1tboRTA/VPi57ZUu2rI/AAAAAAAAji0/14RIpmY8C2s/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Clutch cover now. I've never really developed a knack for this, just lever it at the top and bottom until it cracks off and hope it doesnt split/crack the cover...
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KgZ5Zueuv08/VPi589Em8II/AAAAAAAAji8/5mGvHt3bhhc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0U21m7WN2RQ/VPi5-xTIuJI/AAAAAAAAjjE/caSPlReb0YE/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
All done on top, time to flip it over
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Y9iURDb7JXI/VPi6AWs6GRI/AAAAAAAAjjM/jeh4oJULhYo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ahv2ablDM0k/VPi6COKfh3I/AAAAAAAAjjU/vgpG8-nxtE0/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Wand blockage port off
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q4z52bpl1zA/VPi6DkQ4jII/AAAAAAAAjjc/bqL4ixmQL4U/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and the plastic clip pops off from behind
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q4z52bpl1zA/VPi6DkQ4jII/AAAAAAAAjjc/bqL4ixmQL4U/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Pop a vanity cap off one of the rear wheels
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--pdnLP5qh3I/VPi6FQulIbI/AAAAAAAAjjk/fW_cr7KUeLk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
which reveals a little circlip
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-C9VuKyqAvkY/VPi6HDiz0HI/AAAAAAAAjjs/HNl2ny7pstk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Blurry pic, but one can lever a small flatblade inside it and carefully pop it off the spindle
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aknuXxYXiAg/VPi6I2Tit3I/AAAAAAAAj_M/2qpLMdp4DYc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dkImao479zA/VPi6KtchohI/AAAAAAAAjj8/muGe1rys85E/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The wheel now pulls off
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qFeEU89ft_4/VPi6Mew_4lI/AAAAAAAAjkE/R6cC2ez72UQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
a washer sits between the wheel and chassis on both sides
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HMMgSAxHIkI/VPi6N8nNgXI/AAAAAAAAjkM/hml9UK6yVZM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Pull the axle and other wheel off the machine
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HUoJiupdOoo/VPi6PdQMD8I/AAAAAAAAjkU/KMKphR0ukag/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Hold the other wheel, and give the axle a short sharp tap on the floor. It will pop the other glamour cap off, and the wheel can then be slid off the axle
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rYvpliXcXjA/VPi6QzluimI/AAAAAAAAjkc/sjo2xt1UO8c/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
leaving the other circlip on, no need to remove both
Brushroll area next
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mlKEEewfjhw/VPi6Sl57a-I/AAAAAAAAjkk/u06YhtR7tjM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
baseplate off
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EclPBnEDyow/VPi6UW0x_UI/AAAAAAAAjks/lMncZQn_wMk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The edge cleaning brushes slide out of the baseplate
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--K4mqTv7OhQ/VPi6WbUUknI/AAAAAAAAjk0/R69IfMphjY0/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and the little wheels lever out with a screwdriver. These ones are fine, but if their worn replacements are dirt cheap!
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aZG5aSDxbtM/VPi6YBrHLwI/AAAAAAAAjk8/js2FTmxiIms/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Up with the belt now, and the brushroll comes out
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AGYbMPxqGZo/VPi6ZyCx0XI/AAAAAAAAjlE/lYS_m6EVqUk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
End caps were full of rubbish
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fhTUE3Gg2Xo/VPi6bLqU97I/AAAAAAAAjlM/nPEEkmYnVyE/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Grabbing the axle with some grips aids removing the other end cap
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jy7-f7c0XnM/VPi6cyozHtI/AAAAAAAAjlU/-yQu4iFBzGk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Using the axle, insert it into one of the brushroll bearings just enough so it doesnt actually come through the other side, and lever down. The bearing should flip up and be easily removed (this is do or die time for the brushroll, if it's weak, it'll crack. But that's probably a good thing, as if its weak enough to crack itll need replacing anyway)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hi_0-Uew8NQ/VPi6eWoVdNI/AAAAAAAAjlc/CrhoW2xSlKs/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M5GShWqTFF4/VPi6gV5SpMI/AAAAAAAAj_U/zZbOSIqwy0A/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
You now want to remove the internal hose from the bottom of the changeover valve. It just pulls off the mounting point
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VFeC1k-9tbE/VPi6hofrp6I/AAAAAAAAjls/_Snz6zQNCSU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Internal hose off, gently lever the top of the brushroll housing out of the lugs either side
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fXdFeRKSPCo/VPi6jTfN-XI/AAAAAAAAjl0/fLcP3Mv3j1o/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The internal hose twists off the brushroll housing. If your machine doesnt hold itself to the floor very well, replace this bit! (I did on this machine). Instant fix, it acts as the spring to keep the floorhead touching the floor)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T4K8tZIWUC4/VPi6lDK6ZLI/AAAAAAAAjl8/fho4-BcFHgo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Onto the clutch cover now. Put the machine in the upright position for this, but still upside down. 3 screws, one buried deep under here
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_4oaGfFOTW8/VPi6mTqrhmI/AAAAAAAAjmE/ttkJLCA0ox0/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and 2 more here
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xr1vxMZQAa4/VPi6nw2280I/AAAAAAAAjmM/IS_zxznyD4I/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and the cover pops off
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-087ulndAB24/VPi6p1ACMUI/AAAAAAAAjmU/uSadk_D73oo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
the belt guide rod pulls out of the housing
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bRrgfCh0lHk/VPi6rYRjNoI/AAAAAAAAjmc/tCzqVr0Cezo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
pop the clutch to motor belt off the motor pulley
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V5lB9aByKhk/VPi6sihMhnI/AAAAAAAAjmk/x3LWg-zbXe4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and a massive tug later the clutch will be out
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PVILLaAKcQk/VPi6t83uPrI/AAAAAAAAjms/wDhz4tIOp-8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
No idea wether this dates the machine or just the clutch
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-d48WbUZ0JG8/VPi6vfZIEmI/AAAAAAAAjm0/t4IvmdNxKkU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Under each side of the bottom part are 2 circlips. Pop the end out and the rest will follow
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WXqVP-V3dLQ/VPi6xfTf_VI/AAAAAAAAj_c/zGd49taT5bM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
lay the machine as so
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jajpyI8Wirg/VPi6y9IqQLI/AAAAAAAAjnE/O8acp4DtiIY/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and pull each end out in unison and the whole lot lifts away
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ib2YUloK2vU/VPi60k9NKZI/AAAAAAAAjnM/yqq_b1Jn790/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
These 2 clips sit around each stub and provide the pivot for the bottom housing
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yZZqFQqbUA0/VPi62Gm8wII/AAAAAAAAjnU/w5DtTgx-IV4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The remains of the changeover valve come out next. Pop both the tabs down (one on the other side too, get-at-able with a screwdriver)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DQ9IsI_Y9aw/VPi63pXrIOI/AAAAAAAAjnc/RmF_nrZSsmA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and pull the latch out
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GPbPyMNmmJU/VPi65POgH0I/AAAAAAAAjnk/B7UvUcg2uvU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
This bit is fiddly. Pull the changeover valve top part out so it clears the housing
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JyTrv9PjJTI/VPi66xIc_uI/AAAAAAAAjns/hItZVbpp-Oo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and gently pop these clips out
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VtRFGp3uMtc/VPi68Qs7OsI/AAAAAAAAj_k/FqJhj1OgwZg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MtDpHNv1DXE/VPi699DdsBI/AAAAAAAAjn8/xePl87Ygv6M/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Another seal is removed
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q99rU9ByCAM/VPi6_pzlgvI/AAAAAAAAjoE/02DLcytf6Cs/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
4 screws and the motor assembly comes off. Pull the spine wire through the chassis with it
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mc9MAsU3KW8/VPi7BOjlyxI/AAAAAAAAjoM/pUGY3yEbOXQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
There will be one screw left on the chassis
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fsYfcY2123s/VPi7CtgYugI/AAAAAAAAjoU/tDvsb9tH6t8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Pull the filter housing clip forwards slightly
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mza3GAsEXXE/VPi7EB5_-_I/AAAAAAAAjoc/MKJNU2hjwlc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and wriggle the elbow peice out over the top of it
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wFvsfz_1GmE/VPi7FsAdkUI/AAAAAAAAjok/s7-ys3TFKoU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Position your torx driver over the back of the filter housing clip as shown
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-k3Eon0Gn-CE/VPi7HKpF0LI/AAAAAAAAjos/sYjdToYYHfY/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and smack it hard with something. The clip will fly out of the housing then!
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-73VbD72T3iU/VPi7In_LBII/AAAAAAAAjo0/EQbOdYWjDgA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The chassis is now stripped!
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S5IaY2EFb6Y/VPi7KGDDemI/AAAAAAAAjo8/eE15-kUiGg4/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
Motor now. Pull the housing off the front from the egdes and over the motor housing
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Dec1rsE3BYw/VPi7LwAYulI/AAAAAAAAjpE/_A0gJJaXg7Q/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Prise the 4 clips up one by one and remove the motor housing cover
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-H0cxiYeo9Rk/VPi7NnO6LgI/AAAAAAAAjpM/fAa9Zbnwh2s/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
A rubber seal comes off this bit too
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LiHHOsodNEI/VPi7PVikHYI/AAAAAAAAj_s/PGR3AdpMNDc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Push the cable grommit into the housing, then position the motor onto the belt spindle, and push down hard
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HYu2plLWU0U/VPi7REzri0I/AAAAAAAAjpc/wcam8LQQWbU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qeNtGhOXsCs/VPi7SrfQyEI/AAAAAAAAjpk/QkugUs5mOE8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
This will push the motor up a bit, enabling you to grab the motor top seal and pull it out, bringing the cable with it (hence why I removed the neutral cable boot when we took the switch out, so it fits through this hole!)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HNfSvR7DRQU/VPi7UzdgkcI/AAAAAAAAjps/wV_AZx0ShOg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The top rubber pulls off
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-N4q9q5Zft3E/VPi7WTcfzAI/AAAAAAAAjp0/7w7yIhfIim4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
as does the fancase rubber
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-f7duqyGECaU/VPi7XzkAxvI/AAAAAAAAjp8/jDYSI5WOjqg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TwJirZkha-k/VPi7ZZiR0wI/AAAAAAAAjqE/DOXM7ilx6dg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Leaving an empty motor housing
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9ZLxnWyiep0/VPi7bdZ7TgI/AAAAAAAAjqM/wJjauLcx_zc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Onto the cyclone
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jhnJcoYwGew/VPi7dhMfyII/AAAAAAAAjqU/DJwFvGZCFvw/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
Open the bottom flap and remove the bin from the cyclone
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lKNmyJi2BVE/VPi7fbDeX7I/AAAAAAAAjqc/iamG21k0etY/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
By holding the bin under your arm and squeezing, the clips bend just enough to pop the bottom flap off
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-k8m9lX815oY/VPi7iAAkc-I/AAAAAAAAj_8/FsGCbe771Wg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gjijxHaOxGs/VPi7kCfcvRI/AAAAAAAAjq0/_OexL316m58/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Onto the top now, and remove these three screws. Their sometimes security torx screws, which can be annoying.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QlXL7Tnm-wE/VPjYHOLFcJI/AAAAAAAAjrY/LI55av0agkQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4DPGbhpyFlw/VPjYIzkyvTI/AAAAAAAAjrg/lZ5RQ4lNwB4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The cyclone top and release rod withdraw from the cyclone
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_QDo9SOlykQ/VPjYKsWNLxI/AAAAAAAAjro/FBbQ_C2CeuI/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Seen worse
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Av9aWZQ8MVI/VPjYMFZ2F3I/AAAAAAAAjrw/MYcWn0xcIp8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KIseo9xJtDM/VPjYNy5njdI/AAAAAAAAjr4/Q5scjc9wyMk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The last screw is hiding under here
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A2AVkwjg3TA/VPjYPXZExOI/AAAAAAAAjsA/mXM8_MQynuA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
which holds the release rod on
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-z6966WqhzOk/VPjYRA7FucI/AAAAAAAAjsI/HCGwLH1KfDE/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The release trigger falls out of the top now
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-je8TK3du2dA/VPjYS2qm-MI/AAAAAAAAjsQ/3lHz-J8Fn6k/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Pull each fin of the cyclone in turn until you hear a click. After the third click, the fins should fall out
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OfI21d38K9M/VPjYUvsYLfI/AAAAAAAAjsY/b-W6Mvbe448/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gfs6uRYl_Ko/VPjYWSF1-oI/AAAAAAAAjsg/H-z5w5JG1Mw/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KuFZzGKZp0A/VPjYYGYdk-I/AAAAAAAAjso/npt2D75KjXQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The inner cyclone seal sits inside the cage
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--5M8UgFm6C0/VPjYZwkxn6I/AAAAAAAAjsw/dX9I9R5mcy4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
The shroud pulls off easily now
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IpRt7mFBFVM/VPjYbaTSXNI/AAAAAAAAjs4/s9vPBCkxsTY/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
One last seal to remove
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cqxd2jgYfH8/VPjYc2Vv3PI/AAAAAAAAjtA/C5XnDVH3Nf8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and we are disassembled!
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OmXo78_UuQw/VPjYemSOJsI/AAAAAAAAkAM/GSqYMoYPp-I/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Kq473VbBiNI/VPjYgRsU-jI/AAAAAAAAjtQ/nqVO4A7mvxg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Grab another vac and clean up before SWMBO notices (unless you are SWMBO, in which case bask in your glory!). Then, wash all the plastics in hot soapy water, then leave to dry. The cyclone unit can take a day or two, leave it somewhere hot like an airing cupboard. Clean all the rubber seals with a baby wipe/thick cloth until they squeak again!
Wipe the cables down, and if the motor is a bit dusty, try and airline it off, or vac it off/soft brush and sharp blowing onto it to dislodge the worst of it.
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but made sure I didnt blow any soot over them on the way out...
:biglaugh:
Been to places like that.
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Once dry, it's time for re-assembly!
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-t7QEHSLxg4U/VPjYiHXveQI/AAAAAAAAjtY/7O9Ls3grvtU/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
Assemble all the motor bits
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eXHugvlW9fc/VPjYj8teqwI/AAAAAAAAjtg/pOwV3yJnzFs/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the seal
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d7OlWoRSFfY/VPjYlv_gX_I/AAAAAAAAjto/jBDBwhay3Kg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zMO5gm-6_Kk/VPjYnNmNhfI/AAAAAAAAjtw/l7saCmSyOQQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the top rubber to the motor
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CMSK6Z-02-U/VPjYpByGGLI/AAAAAAAAjt4/WgYdPS3uiyk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and the fancase one (can be tricky, tiny smear of oil/washing up liquid helps alot)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-V_ZZuyHx3_Y/VPjYqywZPZI/AAAAAAAAjuA/E30-hzu-HgA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Do make sure the top of the seal goes around the lip of the motor though. This is incorrect
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0ap6Eo0W4Sk/VPjYsc9xhfI/AAAAAAAAkAU/8M7hLcf39CU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
This is correct
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VnvOeJF-cO4/VPjYt4gXcKI/AAAAAAAAjuQ/8jvr8w-GPmM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Next, run a smear of oil or washing up liquid around the inside of the motor housing. Feed the cable through the hole, line up the motor and push her home. (is impossible without lubricant!) The wires from the motor must be on the side of the hole where the cable exits the motor housing, and the top rubber is keyed so only fits one way. Move the rubber around if it's the wrong way round.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UJMyiMoLaCI/VPjYvd4ByGI/AAAAAAAAjuY/PSghCG6lAFQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Once in and home, refit the cover
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qumSuBzePIE/VPjYxJ5zzgI/AAAAAAAAjug/jb4s3eohyl8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pBm7fIpNdmI/VPjYyypMW1I/AAAAAAAAjuo/OOqdiEu3LyU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Slip the cover housing back on
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iPm31ZXFdB8/VPjY0uc78OI/AAAAAAAAjuw/aVHpr3eIAR4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BlQl2-zgGKM/VPjY2RPxPYI/AAAAAAAAju4/FV7Bh8-Dom8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mbn4WJ7TH78/VPjY31hzDoI/AAAAAAAAjvA/SsZJauc0bYc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Next, re-fit the elbow (making sure the seal is still present on it)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XdyczYIdO0Y/VPjY5T_PvGI/AAAAAAAAjvI/fBVMRNw4SoI/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
It wont fully line up for now, it pulls together when you tighten it up though
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qZjSNEzJpOI/VPjY6tQIkyI/AAAAAAAAjvQ/QOLqrZPu-Xo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit and screw down the motor housing
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t7pBpYodc0Q/VPjY8OYCgqI/AAAAAAAAjvY/f8x4oQAZNL8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
after feeding the cable through the top hole in the chassis
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-nRMRjvYHqqU/VPjY94Hu5DI/AAAAAAAAjvg/jl5aLyfntJ4/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the filter housing seal (that was missing from this one)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-36JCphB8C-I/VPjY_GpmhyI/AAAAAAAAjvo/uR3c2A2Is6I/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Place the top half of the release valve into the housing
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q658oBFxcvU/VPjZAqzqNxI/AAAAAAAAjvw/jOhhsLOeFHs/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
then the spring
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nJWUhGKvp9Y/VPjZCgrMgoI/AAAAAAAAjv4/zSZVubY7Ncs/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Then cap it all down
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OId866xQWuk/VPjZEq_AOYI/AAAAAAAAjwA/Z1xCsmIdCBc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Fit a nicely washed or brand new filter
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DIrHUHZfKR8/VPjZGN07c4I/AAAAAAAAjwI/Np0VXItt-nM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-32FbFWbshNY/VPjZH5YautI/AAAAAAAAjwQ/gUo9TcKuTeU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the [attach=1]
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A6CvvFsMtDA/VPjZJRT5CEI/AAAAAAAAjwY/iklhMigD2aA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-b0qKu4Sc7uo/VPjZK5M5VlI/AAAAAAAAjwg/SyiqvtOroOk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
then refit the filter catch. Can take a bit of a push to clip it in
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6ieRHcj-4sA/VPjZMVJuzdI/AAAAAAAAjwo/0Cy6ZadKrdw/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-LVAubcj-noA/VPjZNlJWCII/AAAAAAAAjww/d6NDmG8k0bU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
then fit the filter housing
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JO11Z8A8Vko/VPjZPZmGEJI/AAAAAAAAjw4/MmcXYM-iPGs/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Get a new post motor filter (I havent got any DC07 HEPA ones left so I used a filter pad as I have lots of those)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I2M31BQuiEI/VPjZRNEWZzI/AAAAAAAAjxA/jFfLrAwq5M0/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
replace the diffuser
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DAA3vKuihvM/VPjZSiQfcII/AAAAAAAAjxI/qK_UFN_dW1M/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
fit the filter and replace the filter housing
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-smvD38dLYFg/VPjZUXJc2BI/AAAAAAAAjxQ/y8CURPpjkrw/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the pivot rings
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-g8dJDAKYczM/VPjZV-IgVDI/AAAAAAAAjxY/qDAj6ToRuDA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and gather up the changeover valve bits
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ULB1FESx1KA/VPjZX62-s0I/AAAAAAAAjxg/mURwxX1WGFo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the seal to the valve base
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T96w_RGpkFE/VPjZZN4CStI/AAAAAAAAjxo/Haf7Vyp2nJg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
slide the valve body over it )seal at the back, 2 larger lugs to the back)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3Xv62G63YBQ/VPjZbzC3ihI/AAAAAAAAjx4/Hr3Ezy8g0Ps/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Tip the non seal end in first so the bit the internal hsoe clips onto clears the front, then slide the housing back onto its clips until their level, then snap the front 2 lugs down ont othe housing, clicking the pivot ring properly onto the housing in the process
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SlMkDs8JBtY/VPjZdv23ZzI/AAAAAAAAjyA/Tl_MIZlYCv0/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the latch and spring. Squeeze the latches and the 2 locking tabs in so they clear the housing, and slide them in and up until it clicks
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xQdgg4hQ47Q/VPjZg1lcaoI/AAAAAAAAjyQ/OW6UGzu5tyc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the [attach=2]
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CNilgozmyhc/VPjZifWcNYI/AAAAAAAAjyY/_iWZgMKedpQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8stCIDC88YM/VPjZkFRdNlI/AAAAAAAAjyg/ROkUEglpvSw/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Line the lugs of the black housing up with the holes on the seal and refit the seal to the changeover valve
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4i8EGrqKf2g/VPjZlonyHKI/AAAAAAAAjyo/XIzypZGn-UU/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Sit the spring inside it
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HwzFM1h1Q8I/VPjZnM7Q1qI/AAAAAAAAjyw/enOVAecXgxM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Then click the 2 halves together (tapered mouldings facing outwards on the black part as pictured
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X-HyedNoQLo/VPjZohGqIVI/AAAAAAAAjy4/5-fUlcbpASI/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-H4sAUSJ6hAY/VPjZqbJOFFI/AAAAAAAAjzA/GeH8kb1lbWQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the head the same way as you removed it
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eXMHZo7OAXg/VPjZsAsWJrI/AAAAAAAAjzI/NTOO89zQDUQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Wheels now
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nuBJMsHyGaA/VPjZuB9P8eI/AAAAAAAAjzQ/3jSGuocRi2c/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yeEugzVJmdU/VPjZvmQleaI/AAAAAAAAjzY/s5kCZ2dnvjA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DiGMJuOobRE/VPjZxCiVsfI/AAAAAAAAjzg/EbiKBuRrvcg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Time to rebuild your clutch as per https://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php/topic,1196.0.html (https://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php/topic,1196.0.html), or buy a new one with new belts
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J4vd_zEDT90/VPjZzMaivTI/AAAAAAAAjzo/bWU_O8yK-IA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AMTll1eG0hw/VPjZ1VkmM2I/AAAAAAAAjzw/ZCltZO0Kg1I/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the little bar
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mcgpxed3Fig/VPjZ3DpQOMI/AAAAAAAAjz4/q5CbzLRhI1E/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Fit the clutch to motor belt to the spindle, then gently place the clutch housing into its locating palces until it clicks fully down home
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0peXTor8-oE/VPjZ4j08MzI/AAAAAAAAj0A/1h6OyVPMzWk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
I forgot to take a picture, but next you push the machine back itno the upright position and refit the clutch cover and screw it down.
I used a new internal hose
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-83mOG5ouNYU/VPjZ6samDQI/AAAAAAAAj0I/CbLdkE6xcOo/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-k3KFA3tloT8/VPjZ8GwEY1I/AAAAAAAAj0Q/00RihI6AcqE/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and refitted it and the brushroll housing
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FgMRSPLvqU4/VPjZ92-aLLI/AAAAAAAAj0Y/FWND_ZjpKUY/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Brushroll bearings were re-packed with grease
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rGiVzonDbW8/VPjZ_heATvI/AAAAAAAAj0g/jZAgq4tjzWY/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
inserted into the brushroll ends, then the end cap was put on the axle, slid through, the other end cap refitted then the whole lot squeezed together which seats the bearings. Check it spins freely, and ensure both end caps are pointing the same way
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-waHx-uzUN7k/VPjaBrE7QgI/AAAAAAAAj0o/ZGQD18XzGW4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
It's a bit tricker lifting a non streched belt
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WDjJe1Bit04/VPjaDDHPoUI/AAAAAAAAj0w/iMPf8b5MlFg/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
but do-able. With the brushroll fitted, rotate it by hand to centre the belt up
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uD2uyvZ1PUc/VPjaFviXlEI/AAAAAAAAj04/rD3K127SF7g/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the wheels to the soleplate with a little drop of grease on the axles to avoid squeaking
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ODFKqR_YhBc/VPjaHkBR_BI/AAAAAAAAj1A/BQGzhkAy52g/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and refit the baseplate
Refit the catch to the wand blockage tube
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NWY78u0EN5U/VPjaJrCiCxI/AAAAAAAAj1I/VVyreeXmWMc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and click it into place
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LIwNoxG4VCQ/VPjaLMtzfvI/AAAAAAAAj1Q/g00huM_C4Eo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kfOtPOwqn_Y/VPjaMo1KCFI/AAAAAAAAj1Y/7d-CQwHzFIw/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the top chassis seal
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TnYFIpIm3G0/VPjaN62r6GI/AAAAAAAAj1g/hdTYX-PoNrQ/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-U5wjssu95zQ/VPjaPcDLmGI/AAAAAAAAj1o/LzxiX1sCOAw/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Put the hose back on (or another hose thats been washed in this case)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wVTkMd35w2U/VPjaRMHVHMI/AAAAAAAAj1w/IrNyQOKiY34/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IpCC_Mwtft0/VPjaS8_b_9I/AAAAAAAAj14/ykxF5jyfsy4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Fit the spinal cord back into the cutouts for it, and back into the switch housing. Refit the power cable back into its slots too
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Mk8-K6MjotI/VPjaUITYR6I/AAAAAAAAj2A/RcMV8x4-0Jk/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lLSZNGPyaEs/VPjaVbyT3HI/AAAAAAAAj2I/21KJQEzP22I/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
wire it all up and tuck the neutral back into the side
Switch housing back together
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KHBsQ_iKJ-M/VPjaXXqq3gI/AAAAAAAAj2Q/jnkRHTGX6T8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-guX9VXg5T8U/VPjaZDUkgNI/AAAAAAAAkAc/M6BaGbq7QRc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iD2qdD5PCSQ/VPjaactEKeI/AAAAAAAAj2g/52VADvKPSIs/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and put the screw back in
Almost forgot, replace the circlips on the pivot points
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--cf7yH3UP5Y/VPjabpM7AhI/AAAAAAAAj2o/1CtR6Pk17c8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Wand now. Refit the top cap spring (if yours has one)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J0xPdo5vaTQ/VPjadEQ2zoI/AAAAAAAAj2w/K7vDTa8RWh0/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and push it back onto the wand
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1EXMnk4QXrk/VPjaelnOF3I/AAAAAAAAj24/jxL6ia0fVZM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Wand release latch spring back on
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XdW2GKvUE-I/VPjagM3DO1I/AAAAAAAAj3A/1UG4Zx8gd5Q/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
insert the top of the latch first, ensure the spring is lined up on both sides then clip the bottom over the two lugs
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-at_WB612ICM/VPjahrLVrCI/AAAAAAAAj3I/ko9jdUAkqrc/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
and refit the wand and hose!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hvdxUJKWqcs/VPjajpIEnxI/AAAAAAAAj3Q/Z9hXL6DhePM/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
Cyclone now. Pop the spring into the housing, then push the release rod through them both, lining the lug up at the end with the cut out on the housing
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s64r3E93MNU/VPjalAtRIvI/AAAAAAAAj3Y/d3ENNwcpvg8/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sK0dcU7RmVc/VPjamr3lepI/AAAAAAAAj3g/ZYKjyGKtISo/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Insert the bin release trigger into the cyclone top
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rqSK5RlXGOk/VPjan8VY6II/AAAAAAAAj3o/s0jstNocdVE/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Then, holding the rod as far into the housing (by pulling it) as it will go, latch the back onto the cyclone lid and screw the front down
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-z7bJBX0HX60/VPkPzK3YRhI/AAAAAAAAj34/LlYTekGj8AI/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Pull the release trigger so the rod extends, then feed it through the locating holes inside the cyclone. With your fingers the other end, manipulate the end of the rod into the latch, keeping the cyclone top squared up and aligned correctly, then push it home and tighten the screws
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BddvKzCvc00/VPkP0wFBYHI/AAAAAAAAj4A/ZZwAH1zdjmI/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the shroud (thin part on top, fat part on the bottom as pictured)
Insert the bottom seal inside the cage
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5Y1ZC4Gdk9w/VPkP4MmnENI/AAAAAAAAj4Q/-MhId49e3OY/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
then offer it up to the cyclone, aligning each rib into its housing. squeeze the top part of the fins up until they click back into place
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RkUJEKX6A1A/VPkP5iOQslI/AAAAAAAAj4Y/vipsqb8WzGI/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Xavg4pPdSGg/VPkP7B9vbTI/AAAAAAAAj4g/L5p0RlOTLHA/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the cyclone exit seal
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ngRWD_F7ch0/VPkP8s90RvI/AAAAAAAAj4o/JY88RqOI8-s/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the seal to the bin flap
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-n1G89AalQfc/VPkP-3XLdZI/AAAAAAAAj4w/ZotCxrdwi38/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-grZjQGoT-Rg/VPkQBNN4_rI/AAAAAAAAj44/zauOp2jWcb4/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Re9WOnhilxg/VPkQC_RJjbI/AAAAAAAAj5A/8jXbtt_hFPM/s800/upload_-1.jpg)
Refit the bottom flap to the cyclone and fit the cyclone to the cleaner
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FC7oQvjntJk/VPkQE-xR4aI/AAAAAAAAj5I/jagKnAeHvTE/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
Test the machine before putting the clutch cover on, as any issues and youll have to take it off again, and it's a pain. Check the motor operates, that the suction is restored to as new levels, block the wand off with your hand and listen for the release valve to open, recline and stand the machine up to check the clutch turns the brushroll on and off.
All working?
Then well done, one restored DC07, ready for 6-7 years more cleaning before you have to do it again...
Some after shots
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-E1DcFkp53OE/VPkQG24Tv_I/AAAAAAAAj5Q/wub5Uviroq4/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
with a future project I'll post up when it's done
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x3ESmnqP98U/VPkQJMG_5lI/AAAAAAAAj5Y/kS6VkNHvlJM/s512/upload_-1.jpg)
it sold the next day, job jobbed!
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but made sure I didnt blow any soot over them on the way out...
:biglaugh:
Been to places like that.
*Must...keep...below...2krevs...
It's better now after a good service at the weekend. Got on the m40 this morning, held it in 3rd until 4.5k/75mph, coudlnt see behind me at one stage but it feels more sprightly now!
Good old agricultural ancient deisels!
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I like the two "seal" photos. ;)
Can you not move to Manchester? You have a job tomorrow. :chuckle:
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I got bored of typing seal yet again!
Would love to come work for you, sadly I don't think swmbo would though. The next time I go to a concert in Manchester (dream theater usually go there) I'll have to pop in and say hello!
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that's what I do you do a few bits I don't I will admit ,I am doing more dc14 and dc33 atm I have stopped doing dc27 they take to long lol
.seems strange to see it done in pictures m8
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Beko,
This is a great stripdown/rebuild!.. I have a few questions though, The brushbar housing I really seem to be struggling with this.. don't suppose you could give me a little more info how to get the flipping thing off could you? I need to get it off so I can exchange clutches.
I would be very grateful if you could give me a few pointers. ta.
also how do you stop getting chew marks from a screwdriver on the machine body, it does look awful!
I just realised too that it was your refurb of the City DC26 that I followed too! :)
many thanks
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No worries!
I presume you have:
Removed the base plate
Removed the brushbar (the belt lifter tool is very handy at this...)
Pull the internal hose from underneath the changeover valve.
Tip the top of the brushroll housing as far forward as it will go, then gently pry each end off the cleaner head with a screwdriver. It may pull, but a lever does make it easier. The more you tip it forward, the easier it pops out of the housing. Hard to describe sadly, and I haven't actually got a picture of the process. Once your holding it tipped up as far as you can you shouold see the gap open enough for your screwdriver.
Once thats off, put the machine back into 'upright' mode, then undo the 3 screws holding the clutch cover on, one is at the top and quite deep inside the machine. Pop the belt off the motor spindle, then grab both belts and pull up hard and the clutch will come out and hopefully wont smack you in the knuckles!
Then either new clutch or I did a tutorial somewhere on how to change the belts on a clutch.
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Tip the top of the brushroll housing as far forward as it will go, then gently pry each end off the cleaner head with a screwdriver. It may pull, but a lever does make it easier. The more you tip it forward, the easier it pops out of the housing.
I have never used a screwdriver or a lever yet, and wince when I see others doing so.
Pivot the housing in both directions while pulling at one end, in one position it pops out, repeat for the other side.
Watch this @ 55 seconds. Like that......
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That's how I do it and even then you have to be careful , a bit to much and you snap the lugs that hold the housing off the foot plate. A screw driver :o no no no never especially in the hands of a clutts like me :))
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I feel more confident with a screwdriver. Use little force, but it pops each end out right at the edge. Have used the pulling method before though.
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thank you all for the advice, I haven't done anything with it yet [as I have been out and about with the children this week]
I have done the following:
Removed the base plate
Removed the brush
Removed the internal hose from underneath too.
the machine is in bits in my living room, waiting to be washed and reassembled :)
I am presuming that as the brush works intermittently that this could either be a clutch problem or the bearings? [I think I read that right!]
ETA: sometimes the machine doesn't seem to pick up at all and sometimes has a case of blowback too... any ideas please
sorry if I should have made a new thread, wasn't sure if I should as it is related to this machine
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Yep, clutch or bearings.
Does the brushroll spin well if you hold it by the end caps and flick it with a finger? If you re grease the bearings then that helps.
Does the belt strech out quite far? Was the brushroll easy to get out from under the belt? If so, its streched. If you undo the black clutch cover (one deep down screw at the top, you csn inspect the other belt.
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You can rebuild the clutch, bit fiddly but doable, check the white roller the belt goes onto though first, if its burnt, melted or misshaped then don't bother, get a rebuilt one. Brushbar bearings are easy and cheep to replace.
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Yep, clutch or bearings.
Does the brushroll spin well if you hold it by the end caps and flick it with a finger? If you re grease the bearings then that helps.
Does the belt strech out quite far? Was the brushroll easy to get out from under the belt? If so, its streched. If you undo the black clutch cover (one deep down screw at the top, you csn inspect the other belt.
ah great ta Beko,
just grabbed the brush and it seems to spin quite freely yes, I'm not quite sure how hard it should be to get a brushbar out of the belt so can't really say if it is that stretched or not. I can't undo the clutch cover yet as I still have the brushbar housing in situ, I am too tired tonight to even attempt trying to get it off. :(
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You can rebuild the clutch, bit fiddly but doable, check the white roller the belt goes onto though first, if its burnt, melted or misshaped then don't bother, get a rebuilt one. Brushbar bearings are easy and cheep to replace.
thanks Madrat :) not sure about the clutch atmo as I can't get to it until I have the housing off
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If the belts are OK the brushbar is bloody hard to get out, if it doesn't draw blood the belts are on the way out :))
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This does pose an issue when re-fitting a nice new clutch though, unless you get the belt lifter tool, even then it's tough.
Worth it in the end though. If you can spin the belt enough, does it eventually roll round to a dyson logo?
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That's very true, can be a struggle getting a new clutched motor belt on as well :D
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If the belts are OK the brushbar is bloody hard to get out, if it doesn't draw blood the belts are on the way out :))
Why we use >>these<< (https://manchestervacs.co.uk/Dyson/Dyson-Belt-Removal-Tool?ref=ac).
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Absolutely, best tool ever :thumbsup:
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Hi all, just thought i'd tell you that after a bit of a struggle I now have the brush bar housing off!
I am now wondering if I replace the belt if this would be a suitable fix by itself, I don't think/know if the clutch is dodgy or not, just sometimes the brush fails to turn and then sometimes it does and sticks to the carpet like glue!
if someone could advice please :)
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just thought I should let you know that I have now rebuilt the dyson animal and swapped the clutches and it works a treat, I will be saving the other animal and possibly use it for spares! the brush belt was very awkward to get back on, but I managed it.. yay! so I have now got two working dysons [one animal and one city.. well chuffed!!] thank you all so much for the advice x
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Excellent, glad it wnt well for you! I hope you wallow in the sense of smugness and satisfaction for a bit!
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Hi beko
Great post. It's really helped me a lot with my DC07, but I'm having a problem taking the cyclone apart for cleaning. In your photo looking down into the cyclone, the little plastic bit visible which looks a bit like a TV aerial is stuck fast onto the end of my release rod. Because of this i can't get the rod out through the hole in the middle. Do I just pull really hard on the rod or do I have to disconnect that part somehow?
Thanks
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Is it flat, 2 sided, sits near the bottom?
It's some sort of locating device. If you just pull the rod out it pulls out of it and the part falls out the bottom.
Ive never put them back tbh, when reassembling just guide the rod into the release catch from below with your other hand as you push the top down squarely with the other.
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Yeah that's the bit. It was just above the catch at the bottom but came up with the rod and is preventing the rod from coming all the way out. I've tried pulling the rod quite hard but that part doesn't seem to want to come off and I'm afraid of snapping one or more of those three arms that go out from the centre. I'll have another go in the morning and maybe see if I can pull it off while it's at the bottom somehow.
Cheers
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hi just push the rod through the bottom just guide it through you will see the part holding it then small screwdriver it has 2 tabs it will pull off then pull out from the top job done
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Thanks bluebumble, that's done it. I'm a bit embarrased I never thought of doing that myself.
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I've never thought of doing it that way, normally I pull the rod out with some force and the bit falls out the bottom, then goes in the bin...
Are these critical? Sure I've only seen them on a few dc07's, are they early or late in the range?
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I think we got our DC07 just after they came out so probably early ones. Looking at the fins on it it's got to do something to the airflow. Does the air flow out of the cyclone at the bottom or is it coming up there?
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you are welcome lol
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beko only on earlier ones I have seen the bit ,no idea what its for I just take it out and throw away ,I assume the dyson guys have said the same lol
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Thanks for taking the time to post this guide, must have taken you a long time, but saved me a few headaches swapping out a DC07 chassis this week. The cylcone retention clip broke on one of ours and that meant the whole chassis needed replacing. Flea-bay to the rescue once again, but seriously thanks for the post!
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glad it was of use to people
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Me too, thanks for your kind comments, glad it helped! Chassis swaps are a pain because it's not particularly tricky, but EVERYTHING has to come off!