Date:         Thu, 3 Feb 2005 20:48:59 -0800
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Re: clutch replacement - anything else while I'm in there?
Comments: To: Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
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On 3 Feb 2005 at 20:04, Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I'll be replacing my clutch in the next week or so and was wondering
> if there's anything else I should replace or take a look at while I
> have things disassembled.

Joel,

I'll be heading into mine for the 4th time soon, so here are few things I've learned
along the way (mostly from the list):

-replace pilot bearing (this was tranny pul #1)
-check/replace crank seal (this was #2, although was probably fine, see below)
-clean ground strap & be sure to replace before trying to start, I've heard ECUs can
be fried if this is forgotten...
-check nosecone mount for visible wear - if rubber looks good, it's probably ok. If you
had knocking noises or driveline slop, this could be a cause.
-check/replace TO bearing
-check/replace trans input shaft seal. Looks for signs of gear oil leaking from the
input shaft area. If you need to separate bellhousing, paper gasket can be reused if
you're careful. This is the one that has bit me twice now. I replaced the crank seal
after clutch was oil soaked, without checking this seal. Turns out the input shaft seal
was the source. Pulled again (#3!), replaced input shaft seal. Another trip later, and
still leaking. Turns out the "oil slinger" in the bellhousing isn't supposed to be loose
like mine was, so it has probably chewed up the seal again. So the 4th time I might
just get it right... I'm a slow learner or a masochist, not sure which.
-while you're in there, you might want to consider flushing clutch and brakes if you
haven't done it for 2 years or more. (although disconnecting hydaulic line is not
necessary for trans removal). Cheap maintenance to prolong life of slave cylinders.
-of course, check and/or replace tranny fluid if you haven't done so recently. Redline
MT90 is best choice. If you're anywhere near Vancouver BC, Mopac Auto has by far
the cheapest price going - I just paid $9.90CDN per qt for MT90, you'll need three.
They have stores across Canada also.

--
Shawn Wright
I.T. Manager
Shawnigan Lake School