Zcat7 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Who's changed their own clutch? I have an 05 GT4 (DE engine?) that looks like it will need sorting soon as the biting point is getting a bit high. Any gotcha's I need be aware of (specialist tools or PITA things to remove)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Meeeeee! Lol **** easy when youve done it once! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 The gearbox - it's heavy If you have done a rear wheel drive car's clutch before then it is not a particularly hard job nothing major to watch out for on these No special tools just a universal clutch alignment tool or a socket extension and some tape Change the spigot bearing while you are in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zcat7 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 OK, sounds promising. So drop it out through the bottom, engine stays in place? Yes done quite a few in the past but depending on the car I've pulled the engine and box then split them on the ground. Any advice on a good replacement clutch unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve916 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Who's changed their own clutch? I have an 05 GT4 (DE engine?) that looks like it will need sorting soon as the biting point is getting a bit high. Any gotcha's I need be aware of (specialist tools or PITA things to remove)? Not trying to teach you how to suck eggs, but is the clutch slipping? These cars are well known for having a high biting point on the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zcat7 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 No its not slipping but it does feel a touch higher than it has been. I'll be changing the CATs and Y pipe at some point and thought that while I had that lot apart I might just drop the box and change the clutch too if it wasn't that bad a job. Worth you mentioning it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve916 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 No its not slipping but it does feel a touch higher than it has been. I'll be changing the CATs and Y pipe at some point and thought that while I had that lot apart I might just drop the box and change the clutch too if it wasn't that bad a job. Worth you mentioning it though! Fair enough. Makes sense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 It's a heavy fecker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Might be worth changing the headers also, as I believe they are a right pain otherwise. Well if you have zeditus, best to manage the disease with planning ahead. =) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Tbf i didnt think it was that heavy i managed to shift it on my own. Needed a hand getting it back up though. Lol where you located? Id be happy to give you a hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 The gearbox - it's heavy If you have done a rear wheel drive car's clutch before then it is not a particularly hard job nothing major to watch out for on these No special tools just a universal clutch alignment tool or a socket extension and some tape Change the spigot bearing while you are in there In addition to Keyser's post, Drain the oil prior to removing the box 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Also if your planning on changing the flywheel you will need some Torx bits (can't remember the exact size) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 We have a full range of clutch options in stock from the OEM Exedy to a full on twin plate option, get in touch I will go through the options and prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zcat7 Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 We have a full range of clutch options in stock from the OEM Exedy to a full on twin plate option, get in touch I will go through the options and prices Great, will drop you a PM (Did you used to be on here as ZManAlex?) So questions I have are: How high/how much clearance do I need to get the box out from under the car? Full car up in the air or just the front/rear? Does the engine need supporting to stop it rolling back/forward? I don't have a manual for procedure (though I'm sure I'll figure it out), torque settings etc - Any good reference sites for this? Bradders, I'm in Brentwood so I might give you a call if you're up for it! (After Xmas of course...) Changing headers is interesting but I was looking to get the car back into mint condition (as its a Ltd Edition I thought I'd be subtle with upgrades). Originally this meant new clutch, replace exhaust and fix stonechips etc but then some a55hole took a massive gouge out of the rear 1/4 panel while parked adding to the repaint costs. Plus my LE alloys are falling apart . I'll get there in the end but want to get mechanicals up to snuff first so do need to watch the outlay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I did mine on the road with a guy called mike, I believe he helped bradders do his first one. The three of us can offer help and tools if needs be I had both ends of the car on axle stands when I did mine, so it doesn't need to be massively high 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I did mine on the road with a guy called mike, I believe he helped bradders do his first one. The three of us can offer help and tools if needs be I had both ends of the car on axle stands when I did mine, so it doesn't need to be massively high Yeah mike helped the first time and we ended up with about 8 people.. took us around 8 hours lmao! second time round was easier just 2 people and just over 2 hours. I only had the car about 3 feet off the ground to do it if that, i had all 4 corners up,its just take out the drive shaft literally unbolt the box and things around it, remove it and put the clutch in then reverse it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zcat7 Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Awesome. Sounds like a plan. Will sort out a clutch, a date, some beers and food and put out a call for the volunteers! Thanks all for your input. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Tbf i didnt think it was that heavy i managed to shift it on my own. Needed a hand getting it back up though. Lol where you located? Id be happy to give you a hand. I would advise against this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassanZ Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wow I wouldn't mind you boys changing my clutch too ;-) LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassanZ Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Mine's due one soon seeing as it's just ticked over 91k miles on it's original clutch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 One word of warning.....can't remember if it's the flywheel or the clutch but you can install it 4 different ways and only 1 is correct Someone confirm that's correct? I just remember the mech who works with me having a frigging nightmare sussing it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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