changing the clutch my self?!?

Raven · 26-12-2005, 10:44 PM

Ok How hard is it to do a clutch and fly wheel change my self?

Has anyone done it? Any info would be great. I figure if I can do it then why pay someone else?

Any info would be great as I am going to have to do it in the new year.

that or pay someone else to do it.

..Raven..

BigMal · 26-12-2005, 11:31 PM

My mechanic charges me $250 to remove and replace a gearbox I personaly couldn't
be buggered sooner do a days OT and pay him than spend a day under the car with
no hoist etc etc.

Ian · 26-12-2005, 11:38 PM

Okey. My knowledge isent the greatest but we just did it as part of my engine conversion.

Heres how we did it:

The engine came out of the car
The gearbox and housing came away from the engine
The clutch came off
The flywheel came off
The flywheel got machined
I got a new clutch made up (HD for me - this was actually done before this all started)
The flappy metal cover thing (someone fix that up for me, i dont know what its called) was cleaned (We used fuel cause we had no degreaser)
The flywheel went on
the new clutch was attached to the engine
the gearbox went back on
the engine went back in the car.

Changing a clutch is a big job and you will need to have all day and be fairly motivated. I dont know if taking the engine out is completly necessary but the gearbox does have to come off.

When doing all this, make sure no oil gets near anything at all ever, esp. your clutch face plate. If oil gets in there it will slip cause its lubricated. Bad.

Tools you will need:
Set of sockets
Crane / block and tackle / hoist
Tourqe Wrench (needed - the bolts have to be done up to a certain level)
Ratchet
Repair Manual (go to super **** auto, they should have one, your looking for a 323 / laser one)

If your not confident about all this, it is best to get a profesional to do it or get someone who knows what there doing to help. Your doing alot of major work and its easy for stuff to get broken. if you can get it up on a hoist you could probobly drop the gearbox down provided you take the cross member out.

If im wrong anywhere, someone correct me. This is how it was done as best I can remember it on my car a few days ago.

Cheers
Hornet

BigMal · 27-12-2005, 12:20 AM

The engine doesn't have to come out but it does need to be braced as when you
take out the box you remove two mounting points.

Cosmo Dude · 27-12-2005, 06:13 AM

It's also handy to have some sort of clutch alignment tool or getting the trans back on can be a bitch. It's a job I leave to the pros

Nate · 27-12-2005, 07:27 AM

deffinately doable in the backyard but without a hoist the job becomes a whole lot harder

Rupewrecht · 27-12-2005, 09:42 AM

You won't be able to do it by yourself, it's just too awkward.

But with the help of a mate you could do it.

But if you can get it done for about $250 then it's worth it, trust me!

pr1mo · 27-12-2005, 09:54 AM

i paid $200 yo

Raven · 27-12-2005, 09:55 AM

yeah ok sounds like I'll leave it to a mecanic to do it...

..Raven...

Thanks for all your info people!

BigMal · 27-12-2005, 10:07 AM

$200 I gotta change mechanics !!!

pr1mo · 27-12-2005, 11:00 AM

hehe yeah he gave me a quote of $200 to begin with. it ended up taking him all day but he stuck to his word so long as i paid cash :P

26-12-2005, 10:44 PM	#1
Raven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Near Byron Bay Car: A holden, but going back to Mazda soon. Posts: 73 View Photos By: Raven	changing the clutch my self?!? Ok How hard is it to do a clutch and fly wheel change my self? Has anyone done it? Any info would be great. I figure if I can do it then why pay someone else? Any info would be great as I am going to have to do it in the new year. that or pay someone else to do it. ..Raven.. __________________ Ravens are Supposed to fly aren't they?

26-12-2005, 11:31 PM	#2
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	My mechanic charges me $250 to remove and replace a gearbox I personaly couldn't be buggered sooner do a days OT and pay him than spend a day under the car with no hoist etc etc. __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

26-12-2005, 11:38 PM	#3
Ian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: neither here nor there Car: 1990 R32 GTR Posts: 1,289 View Photos By: Ian	Okey. My knowledge isent the greatest but we just did it as part of my engine conversion. Heres how we did it: The engine came out of the car The gearbox and housing came away from the engine The clutch came off The flywheel came off The flywheel got machined I got a new clutch made up (HD for me - this was actually done before this all started) The flappy metal cover thing (someone fix that up for me, i dont know what its called) was cleaned (We used fuel cause we had no degreaser) The flywheel went on the new clutch was attached to the engine the gearbox went back on the engine went back in the car. Changing a clutch is a big job and you will need to have all day and be fairly motivated. I dont know if taking the engine out is completly necessary but the gearbox does have to come off. When doing all this, make sure no oil gets near anything at all ever, esp. your clutch face plate. If oil gets in there it will slip cause its lubricated. Bad. Tools you will need: Set of sockets Crane / block and tackle / hoist Tourqe Wrench (needed - the bolts have to be done up to a certain level) Ratchet Repair Manual (go to super **** auto, they should have one, your looking for a 323 / laser one) If your not confident about all this, it is best to get a profesional to do it or get someone who knows what there doing to help. Your doing alot of major work and its easy for stuff to get broken. if you can get it up on a hoist you could probobly drop the gearbox down provided you take the cross member out. If im wrong anywhere, someone correct me. This is how it was done as best I can remember it on my car a few days ago. Cheers Hornet __________________ Mah Ride! details Last edited by Ian; 26-12-2005 at 11:40 PM.

27-12-2005, 12:20 AM	#4
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	The engine doesn't have to come out but it does need to be braced as when you take out the box you remove two mounting points. __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

27-12-2005, 06:13 AM	#5
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	It's also handy to have some sort of clutch alignment tool or getting the trans back on can be a bitch. It's a job I leave to the pros __________________ My 'stina Hatch

27-12-2005, 07:27 AM	#6
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	deffinately doable in the backyard but without a hoist the job becomes a whole lot harder __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

27-12-2005, 09:42 AM	#7
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	You won't be able to do it by yourself, it's just too awkward. But with the help of a mate you could do it. But if you can get it done for about $250 then it's worth it, trust me! __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

27-12-2005, 09:54 AM	#8
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	i paid $200 yo

27-12-2005, 09:55 AM	#9
Raven Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Near Byron Bay Car: A holden, but going back to Mazda soon. Posts: 73 View Photos By: Raven	yeah ok sounds like I'll leave it to a mecanic to do it... ..Raven... Thanks for all your info people! __________________ Ravens are Supposed to fly aren't they?

27-12-2005, 10:07 AM	#10
BigMal 1ST BA TURBO MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Car: BA Astina Turbo Posts: 4,195 View Photos By: BigMal	$200 I gotta change mechanics !!! __________________ If you want wind in your hair add a Hairdryer !!!

27-12-2005, 11:00 AM	#11
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	hehe yeah he gave me a quote of $200 to begin with. it ended up taking him all day but he stuck to his word so long as i paid cash :P

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