Petrolhead35

Hi, Clutch has started to slip on hard use. Have bought a new exedy heavy duty clutch and ultralight flywheel.

How much work is it to change the flywheel and clutch assembly.

Does the gearbox need to come out?
Will i need a clutch alignment tool?
Any other specialist tools required?
Is it possible with one man, and Ramps / Axle stands etc.
How long is it likely to take?

Anything to be wary off?

andy97

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Complete pain in the **** to do, knowledge gained from reading about other folk who have struggled.

If you can afford it take it to someone who has done several gearbox, clutch changes

dazdavies

iTrader: (22)

Easier to take the engine out and do it that way if you dont have hydraulic ramps and a transmission Jack. This is how I change my clutches these days.

doug2507

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There was an article on it in last months jap performance mag. They were fitting a new flywheel/clutch and pullys into theyre project car courtesy of RCM. didnt look like a difficult job but then again, they did have ramps for it. And they advised that you need 2 people to take the box off. Think you would be pushed for room under the car with a trolly jack and axle stands!

fujiyama

Too right! I've been doing it that way for 30 years. Hire or buy an engine crane.

harvey

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Not a difficult job if you have done it before. Even with a hydraulic ramp, some of it is a 2 man job. Takes about three hours including tea break, (gearbox out) and the cost of supplying and fitting an O/E flywheel, lightened to 8kg is £220 locally. Obviously there would be a little bit more to fit your clutch.