help....removing clutch and flywheel off motor

[cbattey224]

k im going from auto to manual. ive got everything i need just cant get the clutch off an old motor to put on the motor that goes in my car. its a five speed dogleg for an l18 if that help.

[hang_510]

"lefty loosey"

 

why dont you get new for it?

[datsunaholic]

You have to take the transmission off first...

 

 

What kind of "problem" are you having? The post is very vague.

[72240z]

lmao Guys......If he doesn't know lefty loosy righty tighty or that the transmission comes off 1st the best advice would be to go to a mechanic lol.

[cbattey224]

HAHA not that funny umm... i got it off. the problem was when i took the pressure plate off the clutch plates didnt just come off the were stuck on the flywheel even when i pulled on them. the local shop has a clutch kit for 110 is that good or could i get away with just clutch plates

[hang_510]

HAHA not that funny ...

:lol: yeah it is!!!

 

 

get the kit!

youre gonna need ALL of the pieces for the install.

[datsunaholic]

If it's stuck to the flywheel you're gonna want a new one anyway, because it's likely rusted to the flywheel. And you pry it off with a crowbar when that happens.

[hessianben]

not a bad idea to get a new matching flywheel also...

 

...actually, it's a very good idea.

 

if the previous clutch plates were worn, the flywheel may not be flat, and will cause your new clutch to fail early.

[cbattey224]

it was worn but did have some clutch left on it. is there anyway i could get away with just doing the clutch plates im tight on money at the moment.

[72240z]

Resurface the flywheel buy a clutch.

[I'm BLUE]

Resurface the flywheel buy a clutch.

 

+1 , clutches are cheap enough to just buy a new cheap set for $95-$130 , might want to consider doing input shaft seal on the tranny as well while your in there ( clean out bellhousing with gas as well so crap doesn't get on the clutch ) , don't skimp on installing the new pilot bearing either from the new set.

 

Money's tight all over.

[ppeters914]

OPTION 1: Spend the money now (aka do it right the first time)

OPTION 2: Jury rig with old parts, wait for it to break down at the worst time, and have to drop the trans and redo it.

 

Decisions...decisions.....

[datzenmike]

I'll let you in on the secret of life and you can have it for free...... When working on cars:

 

THERE'S NEVER ENOUGH TIME OR MONEY TO DO IT RIGHT...... BUT ALWAYS TIME TO DO IT OVER.

[ppeters914]

I'll let you in on the secret of life and you can have it for free...... When working on cars:

 

THERE'S NEVER ENOUGH TIME OR MONEY TO DO IT RIGHT...... BUT ALWAYS TIME TO DO IT OVER.

I know you're kidding, Mike, but I refuse to subscribe to that philosophy.

[datzenmike]

Well it's like "crime doesn't pay" (it can if not caught) it only applies when you take short cuts. Knowing this can prevent you from taking the short cut in the first place.

 

Nothing wrong with a short cut but after too many that bit me in the ass I now take a harder look at it.

[420n620]

I so agree w/ mike,,, and as my sig says::: WHY, is there never enough time to do it right, but always enough time to do it over......

 

get it,got it, do it.... :rolleyes:

[hang_510]

I refuse to subscribe to that philosophy.

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