Re: [doc] Instructions needed on changing clutch

[Martin Gutkowski - DMC Ltd <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The main thing you need is a large trolley jack. I wouldn't like to try 
it without and even then, you will need some fairly substantial muscle. 
There're quite a few tools involved too - not "special tools" but ones 
that you might not have in a regular socket set.

Brief outline:

Unhook clutch hydraulic line
Unhook crossgate cable
Unhook RH handbrake cable
Unhook shift rod
Remove both driveshafts (24 bolts in total!)
Free the starter motor (does not have to be removed, just released off 
the bellhousing)
Remove the two sh!t shields off the bottom and left side of the 
bellhousing - this is probably the worst part of the job!
Supporting the gearbox on a jack, remove the mounts that secure it to 
the chassis
Undo the 4 bellhousing bolts
If using my method, replace with longer ones so when the box does come 
free, it won't fall on you
Using a combination of careful prying, shaking the crap out of it and 
swearing, you should now be able to remove the gearbox
Replace clutch using alignment tool, or eyeball
Replace release bearing
Replace clutch slave cylinder if you know what's good for you...
Jack exhaust end of engine up as far as it will go
Replace gearbox using jack and 4 long bolts to guide it into place
Now reverse removal (ignore shi!t shields - not needed)...........
Bleed clutch.
Adjust crossgate cable

Martin

Claire Usher wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I've been very kindly lent a copy of a "DeLorean Owners Technical 
>Manual" which goes into great lenght about the automatic transmission, 
>but it has absolutely zero instructions on changing a clutch.
>
>Does anyone have something they can email me or fax me with an 'idiot 
>proof' guide to changing the clutch, as if I cant find a brave enough 
>mechanic in time for Eurofest I might have to have a go myself :o(
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Claire
>#2292 (slippady doo dah, slippady-eh....)
>'68 Rapier Auto (yay, no clutch!)
>'89 Cav (back in daily service - clutch fine)
>DOC170
>
>  
>




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