DIY Clutch Change
31 March 2006, 03:41 PM
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DIY Clutch Change
MY 99 Turbo Estate - will need a clutch
Fount this article (http://home.nycap.rr.com/tmat3/clutch.html) but its for a 2001 2.5RS - is it much different to a 1999 2.0?
Got the tools, space, and mechanical knowledge to change it myself (although the last one is debateable), is it worth saving the money and doing it yourself?
Fount this article (http://home.nycap.rr.com/tmat3/clutch.html) but its for a 2001 2.5RS - is it much different to a 1999 2.0?
Got the tools, space, and mechanical knowledge to change it myself (although the last one is debateable), is it worth saving the money and doing it yourself?
31 March 2006, 04:53 PM
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It is a hard work job rather than technical. Brute force is an appropriate term...
Don't know where you are, but API almost do them while you wait but only charge about £200 ish.
I've done mine 3 times, and £200 is very good value for money.
www.apiengines.com ask for David.
Graham
Don't know where you are, but API almost do them while you wait but only charge about £200 ish.
I've done mine 3 times, and £200 is very good value for money.
www.apiengines.com ask for David.
Graham
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Hi Grahamdance
did my clutch/flywheel, and bearings in the transfer box last weekend..As 911 comments, brute force required if the box hasn't been out for a while..
I did get the bits from API as they are local...great for advice and support
good luck..!!
did my clutch/flywheel, and bearings in the transfer box last weekend..As 911 comments, brute force required if the box hasn't been out for a while..
I did get the bits from API as they are local...great for advice and support
good luck..!!
03 April 2006, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 911
I've done mine 3 times, and £200 is very good value for money.
Was looking through some reciepts that came with my Corolla AE86 the other day, turns out it went to API a few years ago to have an imported engine installed, maybe I should ask for a refund as the head gasket went some 6 years later
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Originally Posted by grahamdance
Having spoken to a few local places, who quoted £500+, that sounds like a good deal! Will get on the phone tomorrow
Was looking through some reciepts that came with my Corolla AE86 the other day, turns out it went to API a few years ago to have an imported engine installed, maybe I should ask for a refund as the head gasket went some 6 years later
Was looking through some reciepts that came with my Corolla AE86 the other day, turns out it went to API a few years ago to have an imported engine installed, maybe I should ask for a refund as the head gasket went some 6 years later
I know it's a big job but...... Give APi a bell mate!! Top service there.
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05 April 2006, 05:54 AM
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You need a two post lift!!!! Makes the job....ohhhh so much easier!
I hate to think how much hassle it would have been if it wasn't for a friendly scoobynet member who changed (I helped) my clutch.
(cheers Steven)
Nothing particularyl difficult other than breaking the gearbox free of the engine. There are a few little tricks that I wouldn't have known and it would have taken me a couple of hours longer without knowing them.
All in all, took about 4 1/2 to 5 hours (with plenty of cups of tea)
I hate to think how much hassle it would have been if it wasn't for a friendly scoobynet member who changed (I helped) my clutch.
(cheers Steven)Nothing particularyl difficult other than breaking the gearbox free of the engine. There are a few little tricks that I wouldn't have known and it would have taken me a couple of hours longer without knowing them.
All in all, took about 4 1/2 to 5 hours (with plenty of cups of tea)
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Just one point, if you do have it done at API, the magazines in the reception are FAR more interesting than the town they drop you off in for four hours 
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Actually, pulling the engine isn't much worse, and far easier to do in a regular garage (you'll need an engine hoist though)...
It'll end up cheaper to drain the coolant, rather than replace the gearbox oil (I don't reuse either really)..
/J - can pull an engine in a couple of hours taking my time, it's the same time as removing the gearbox..
It'll end up cheaper to drain the coolant, rather than replace the gearbox oil (I don't reuse either really)..
/J - can pull an engine in a couple of hours taking my time, it's the same time as removing the gearbox..
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