Gearbox/Clutch change & oils...

[MattMe]

Hi.

 

I just ordered my Exedy clutch kit from eBay (£258 inc. delivery) as I'm changing the gearbox and clutch next weekend.

The synchro seems to have gone as I'm getting quite severe crunching when changing into 5th so I thought seeing as it's done 55k now I may as well change the clutch at the same time. Don't want to be doing this again any time soon.

So... I have a few questions:

 

1. Is there a guide for changing the gearbox/clutch on here? I haven't found one yet. (If not I think I shall take it upon myself to make one. About time I gave something back)

 

2. What oil should I purchase and how mcuh should I put in the gearbox? I was advised as the gearbox I'm fitting has been sat around a while to change it after doing a few miles in it. Not sure if that'll be necessary myself.

 

3. Are there any tools that'll make the job easier? I helped change a clutch once before and I seem to remember someone advising to use a clutch alignment tool.

 

4. How many other parts will obstruct the swap? Exhaust/under-trays etc? I've never been under the car in the full 10 months of ownership - I don't know what I've been messing about at

 

That's all I can think of right now so if there's any advise floating around in the vast knowledge of this forum that might help me please let it be known.

 

[Husky]

Hi.

 

I just ordered my Exedy clutch kit from eBay (£258 inc. delivery) as I'm changing the gearbox and clutch next weekend.

The synchro seems to have gone as I'm getting quite severe crunching when changing into 5th so I thought seeing as it's done 55k now I may as well change the clutch at the same time. Don't want to be doing this again any time soon.

So... I have a few questions:

 

1. Is there a guide for changing the gearbox/clutch on here? I haven't found one yet. (If not I think I shall take it upon myself to make one. About time I gave something back)

 

2. What oil should I purchase and how mcuh should I put in the gearbox? I was advised as the gearbox I'm fitting has been sat around a while to change it after doing a few miles in it. Not sure if that'll be necessary myself.

 

3. Are there any tools that'll make the job easier? I helped change a clutch once before and I seem to remember someone advising to use a clutch alignment tool.

 

4. How many other parts will obstruct the swap? Exhaust/under-trays etc? I've never been under the car in the full 10 months of ownership - I don't know what I've been messing about at

 

That's all I can think of right now so if there's any advise floating around in the vast knowledge of this forum that might help me please let it be known.

 

 

it would indeed be good to see a guide on the box change mate mine will be changed soon hopefully, i'll take a few pics if it helps (wont be me doing it though)