AlanPPP

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Hey guys,

I've got a plan in mind for the 6 weeks holidays coming up

Decided i'm going to TRY and change my clutch and flywheel on MY2000 Classic. Basically i'm going to need a proper rundown/guide on exactly what i need to do, and also both tool and equipment wise.

Can anyone help?

Stuff i can think of...Copy and paste if you wish

Engine hoist (may just hire one)

SiofChester

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http://wac.addr.com/auto/obs/clutch/clutch.html

scoobyc

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Do you not have to remove front drive shafts too? Just the prop?

mr_D

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ok. best way
im guessing standard car so will write it if standard.

intercooler off.
starter motor off.
clutch slave cylinder off
downpipe off.
prop off.
gearbox linkage off.

where the startmotor was there is an allen key bung. take this out and then you will need an m6 bolt. inside this are there is a rod with a m6 thread in it. screw the bolt in a bit and pull it out. then pu,ll the clutch fork up and this will disengage the fork from the release bearing.

now drop the cradle for the gearbox. you will have to tap the pins through on the drive shafts and then force the box left to take out the right drive shaft and then right to take out the left one. and undo all the bolts around it.now just a case of pulling it out.

you dont need a crane unless your taking the engine out. it can be done on the floor but is a little difficult. also if the box has never been out then you may need a pry bar or similar to wedge between box and engine to give you a helping hand trying to free it.

AlanPPP

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To be honest Mr D i was just going to whip the engine out i assumed this would be a lot easyer???? I have a big garage you see so could do it over a number of days/nights etc

Thanks also Si i'll take a look at that link mate!

AlanPPP

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Arrrr that link it for the underneath jobbie......

tathan

If you're doing it alone I'd recommend the engine route... I've had the box off mine twice in the last couple of months, lying on my back, alone. Not something I'd recommend unless you have the ability to turn green and lift amazing amounts.

mr_D

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ok for engine out do the same as i have said but dont drop the prop or the drive shaft or craddle. do everything else. but take radiator out. and disconnect both plugs on the sides or engine for inlet wiring. take off powersteering pump but dont disconnect the lines and pull it over to the left. same with air con. disconnect all fuel lines but take fuel cap off to let out the pressure. and the only engine mounts that need taking off is the 2 14mm nuts on the sub frame

hope that helps

dazdavies

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If you're doing this on a driveway with axle stands I'd suggest to do it the engine out route rather than struggle with the gearbox in a foot of space.

This is the method I use, for me its far far easier doing it that way. Shouldn't take you anywhere near six weeks either. A week tops for your first time. I've managed to get it down to about four hours from turning it of to starting it up again.

mbd sti2

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4 hours daz thats bloody good going i do it in that time on a ramp at work your engine must be on velcro that engine of yours by the way is looking sweet

AlanPPP

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Thanks a lot for the info guys I'll start the planning soon! I'm hoping it will take maybe 2 weeks of fiddling as we are away for 2 weeks and i don't want to spend every weekend on her

Definately no special tools etc i need for it? I have socket sets..spanners etc etc just need the engine hoist

mr_D

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no really. your not takeing any pulleys out. only thing idealy would be clutch alignment tool . but you can do it without it

STI_Baly

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Just ensure you have an M6 bolt with a 1mm pitch to pull the clutch fork pin out which is located under the bung.

Length ideally around 40mm +

AlanPPP

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I can sort that easily enough Baly : )

Thanks again guys!

T5OLF

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Just use a bolt out of the cam belt cover.

SiofChester

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How did you get on with this - have you had chance to start it yet?

slippy86

for your 6m bolt take out a rocker cover bolt its perfect

tathan

every time I do anything I end up with a pocketful of M6 bolts.

STI_Baly

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ANy progress on this? how did you do?