Clutch alignment tool?

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 972
    #1
    Is it a necessity? I don't particularly want to buy one because it will be a one time only use. Can I re-assemble it without one? Thanks.
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
    #2
    1/4 inch extension.
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  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS
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    Originally Posted by Cam View Post
    1/4 inch extension.
    Never thought of that.
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
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    Originally Posted by Barry123 View Post
    Never thought of that.
    Learn something new everyday
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS
    #5
    Yeah man! Just thinking the pilot hole must be perfect for a 1/4 ext. bar. Does it hold the plate okay though?
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Barry123 View Post
    Yeah man! Just thinking the pilot hole must be perfect for a 1/4 ext. bar. Does it hold the plate okay though?
    if its loose then just wrap some tape around the bar untill the diameter is enough

    used this method years ago before alignment tool was purchased
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 972
    #7
    Oh cheers! Saves me some dollar. Is it a relatively easy job to do?
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Rugby Posts: 911 NaNa Gti
    #8
    I managed to line mine up by eye 1st time but I'm gonna keep the 1/4 extension up my sleeve
  9. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 exeter, devon Posts: 1224 Clio 172
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    i just bashed a socket handle in the hole to get it close, tighten up the clutch and had no trouble at all. worked twice now. never understood the need for an alignment tool
  10. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #10
    all i do is poke my finger through the pressure plate into.the friction.plate then use mt other hand to screw 3 of the bolts so it holds it in place
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  11. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 972
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    Originally Posted by BertieG View Post
    i just bashed a socket handle in the hole to get it close, tighten up the clutch and had no trouble at all. worked twice now. never understood the need for an alignment tool
    I agree, and without being a mechanic or general motor group, I can't see the need for it. Just throwing away 15 quid.....

    I really want to work on it now! Damn you night time!
  12. Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr
    #12
    i used a broom handle
  13. Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 1042 Citroen AX VTS
    #13
    finger works every time
  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 972
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    Ahh just phoned my 'mechanically minded' friend who is helping me with this project. It seems every tool under the sun, he wants me to buy! Sod that! I just want to get it up and running again!
  15. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B
    #15
    I've always extension bar and tape
  16. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
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    you get one included in a valeo clutch kit, i've got loads of them lol
  17. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
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    I work on an erection and then use my...

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AlexB View Post
    all i do is poke my finger through the pressure plate into.the friction.plate then use mt other hand to screw 3 of the bolts so it holds it in place
    I have honestly only ever done this, or used a screwdriver to move it about abit. Not hard and surprising easy to get precise.