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Clutch replace
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:00 pm
by tonyhugill
Newbie posting. Sorry if this is in the wrong bit or its been asked before. My clutch whines when I press it down so I'm going to have a bash at changing it myself. Its a 98 1.4. Someone said there is a guide on the forum somewhere but I can't find it anywhere. If someone could post a link I'd really appreciate it. Thanks
Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:28 pm
by johnny
I posted scanned pages of a Haynes manual for replacing a clutch but I can't find the post atm
I'd recommend buying a Haynes manual anyway because it will pay for itself 10 times over
Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 11:06 pm
by tonyhugill
Just seen it. Thanks johnny. I'll order the haynes tomorrow
Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:40 pm
by coupe77
You need to support the engine
Both bottom ball joints drive shafts
I then remove the anti roll bar on the near side gear linkage then the speedo cable or wire reverse light switch
Then un bolt the bell housing and engine mounts then the box will lift out
Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:46 pm
by tonyhugill
Just been told I can change it without removing the gear box?
Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:55 pm
by coupe77
On some cars you can
It will take about 30 mins to do
You will need a new gear box end cover gasket
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Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:58 pm
by tonyhugill
I think it comes in the kit. I'll have a look when I pick it up. Thanks
Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:10 am
by johnny
You can change them without removing but for your first time doing a clutch your best removing it just so you can see what your doing and how it goes in
Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:51 pm
by tonyhugill
Bit the bullet, got a mobile mechanic coming round in morning, new lux kit and gearbox oil change £140
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Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:35 pm
by tonyhugill
He didn't bother turning up. Gonna try and tackle it myself on Friday. Had a good look at heynes manual and it looks pretty straight forward. We will see
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Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:44 pm
by coupe77
Owell his loss
If it's no box out they are easy
The hardest bit is fitting the new release bearing and getting to the 13mm that holds it to the clutch arm should only take about 30 mins tops
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Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:46 pm
by tonyhugill
To be honest I've not looked what box it is and weather it needs to come out. Changed my oil yesterday too and didn't look. Numpty
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Re: Clutch replace
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:33 am
by tonyhugill
Had a look under the car before work and it has the inspection plate, this is a good thing right?
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