I was thinking of doing this myself but have recently been told it's a nightmare and not to bother. Sooo is it a right sh*tter of a job and should I take it to a garage?? If so about how much should it cost??

 

I have done a fair bit of work on the car myself but never a clutch on any car so am a bit weary. If there is someone around the area who fancies an afternoon telling me how to do it with a few beer tokens their way though then that would be ideal!! :duffer:

 

Cheers Chris

I was thinking of doing this myself but have recently been told it's a nightmare and not to bother. Sooo is it a right sh*tter of a job and should I take it to a garage?? If so about how much should it cost??

 

I have done a fair bit of work on the car myself but never a clutch on any car so am a bit weary. If there is someone around the area who fancies an afternoon telling me how to do it with a few beer tokens their way though then that would be ideal!! :duffer:

 

Cheers Chris

 

When you looking at doing mate, I might be able to lend a hand inbetween my project!! Also might have found 2 possible sprayers for your car!

NICE ONE!! Theres no huge rush matey, just drove all the way back from Farnborough this weekend with no worries, just can't put your foot down in 5th..... or 4th..... or 3rd actually lol

 

How long do you think it would take?? I have the clutch already, an RPS one, was gonna use the fly thats in there though, do you think that would be an issue??

 

You sorted your problem with the 02 sensors out yet??

NICE ONE!! Theres no huge rush matey, just drove all the way back from Farnborough this weekend with no worries, just can't put your foot down in 5th..... or 4th..... or 3rd actually lol

 

How long do you think it would take?? I have the clutch already, an RPS one, was gonna use the fly thats in there though, do you think that would be an issue??

 

You sorted your problem with the 02 sensors out yet??

 

I assume you wouldn't have a problem with the original fly, I'm not sure how long it will take. See if you can find a how to guide on here and I'll have a look.

 

Going to check for air leaks, change coil packs and injectors as I still have the 02 issue:rant:

This is the only one I can find matey

 

http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/PICS/clutch/clutch.html

 

Seems to run through the whole process though and it looks like it could be done in an afternoon!

 

 

Anyone know what other parts I really need while doing this. The guide recommends the release bearing and rear seal but is there anything else it's worth changeing while we're there??

Only difficult thing regarding changing a clutch is whether the exhaust comes off the back of the turbo without snapping the studs!!

Another problem I have heard of is owners not realizing that their car has a Puk clutch instead of a stock clutch, and then they need to source a flywheel.

hey guys thanks this helps me out the link for taking the clutch out etc, said to my car mechanic about replacing the clutch in my car he looked at me as if his world was going to end, now i know why.....

no worries lol, it don't seem that bad!! just time consuming

 

Hopefully lube those bolts up on the turbo good and proper and with a bit of luck they will come straight off!!

...Hopefully lube those bolts up on the turbo good and proper and with a bit of luck they will come straight off!!

 

Thats what I used to say :rofl: No such luck most of the time though lol. Best bet is to get them as hot as possible but they still sometimes break...

If you are already slipping as far down as 3rd gear, it may be worth chekcing with local engineering shops, if they can skim the flywheel for you. That way when you put your new clutch on you'll have a nice flat flywheel to meet it up against.

Thats what I used to say :rofl: No such luck most of the time though lol. Best bet is to get them as hot as possible but they still sometimes break...

 

Dont they just :rolleyes: ;)

Great lol... you got me worried now!! So I need to blow torch um to death and hope they rather turn than snap!!! should be fun!!

 

What sort of names should I be looking for on Yell.com to get the flywheel skimmed or am I better off looking for a new one??