Author Topic: How to - replace clutch.  (Read 1973 times)

Offline Big Tone

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How to - replace clutch.
« on: 13 March 2012, 21:29 »
Any 1 know of any how to's?

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Re: How to - replace clutch.
« Reply #2 on: 13 March 2012, 21:44 »
Top man Rich, :grin:

Does anyone know how the slave cylinder differs between the 5/6 spd?

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Re: How to - replace clutch.
« Reply #3 on: 13 March 2012, 21:51 »
Top man Rich, :grin:

Does anyone know how the slave cylinder differs between the 5/6 spd?

No worries  :laugh:

I cant help you with the slave cylinders though  :sad:

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Re: How to - replace clutch.
« Reply #4 on: 13 March 2012, 22:02 »
I've heard rich has more bookmarks than chuck norris  :laugh: :grin:

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Re: How to - replace clutch.
« Reply #5 on: 13 March 2012, 22:04 »
I've heard rich has more bookmarks than chuck norris  :laugh: :grin:
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Re: How to - replace clutch.
« Reply #6 on: 13 March 2012, 22:05 »
I've heard rich has more bookmarks than chuck norris  :laugh: :grin:

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Re: How to - replace clutch.
« Reply #7 on: 13 March 2012, 23:06 »
Would this guide be some what similar for a 6 speed DERV?

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Re: How to - replace clutch.
« Reply #8 on: 14 March 2012, 00:02 »
I don't think that is really the best right up as I did my clutch myself not so long ago and there is no need to remove the ball joint which would also mean you would need to get te tracking done.
It's not really a Complicated job just time consuming and you need the right tools (plus it comes in handy havin a mate to help you get te box on and off.

Just gotta make sure everything is disconnected from the box including all plugs, gear linkages, drive shafts, starter motor (its normally useful to replace the long bolts that you remove to take the starter motor off as they you can leave one in untill you fully remove the box.
Also remove battery etc then just make sure there is a jack under the engine and you have a support bar and then just remove the mounts and box and just pull it off and drop it down (although you may have to lovwer the engine abit.

Then just remove the clutch and flywheel using the correct star pieces and replace it with the new one either using a clutch tool or by being very careful and making sure the clutch is centre and then just do the reverse.

Also make sure when you remove the slave cylinder don't disconnect the actually piping as then you will have to bleed the system.


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Re: How to - replace clutch.
« Reply #9 on: 14 March 2012, 00:16 »
There is no messing about with fluid is there when replacing the clutch/flywheel is there?

You say about raising the engine up and having a support bar? Would that be something to 'suspend' the engine on, as in resting it on the frame and have it hanging?