Clutch changing tips

1. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #1 18th March 2010, 17:56

   Over the past few days it has been harder to engage 1st gear and the clutch pedal has been clicking when it's almost fully down. Thought might be the cable fraying. After having someone operate the clutch I have found the noise is coming from the gearbox itself. I am imagining the thrust bearing has collapsed because it also rattles sometimes when the clutch pedal is down.
   
   So I just ordered a clutch kit, gonna do it over the weekend. Anyone got any good time saving tips or general advice to make the job run smoother?
   
   From memory the most awkward bit is getting the box back on and doing it without disturbing the bearing on the release arm.
   
   Any help appreciated, and thank you in advance.
2. saxo_mike Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Heald Green, Stockport Posts: 1721 black/yellow vtr

   #2 18th March 2010, 17:59

   i did it few weeks back mate , putting it back on was a ball ache but then got one of my dads mates round and it took him 2 mins to put it on , just need to have the strength lol
   
   i taped the release arm to the box so it didn't keep pulling the the bearing falling off

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3. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #3 18th March 2010, 18:09

   Thanks mate, top tip. Any more gems like that lads?
4. 1-1dicky Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 maidstone Posts: 702 saxo vtr

   #4 18th March 2010, 18:17

   when refitting the clutch make sure you line it back up before puttng it on and back together,

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5. stendog Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 southampton Posts: 2253 saxo vtr

   #5 20th March 2010, 08:20

   did mine yesterday, if you want it to be easy then remove everything you can, take both driveshafts right out the way, remove battery tray, then undo the plate that the mount is fixed to under the battery tray. just go about it slowly and think about how much room you will need, make sure you clean up the splines with a bit of scotch bright and then put a little copper slip on the shaft to allow the release bearing to slide freely.