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Post by nickjaxe on Jan 27, 2015 23:16:04 GMT 1
Hi guys the clutch on my wife 20021 8v Astra will need a new clutch soon...any tips on the best way to go about it...last time I did a clutch it was a rear wheel drive car.
I have and engine crane good high stands and a good trolley jack.
Nick.
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Post by studabear on Jan 29, 2015 20:30:55 GMT 1
Last one I seen of these get done in out place, was a subframe off job. Possibly be easier pulling engine out if it hasn't got aircon?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 20:46:28 GMT 1
Yep you will need some sky hooks and a couple of long stands , i often use a metric adjustable spanner.
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Post by Monkey on Jan 29, 2015 21:18:15 GMT 1
Yep you will need some sky hooks and a couple of long stands , i often use a metric adjustable spanner. Those new left handed screwdrivers are magic too! |
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Post by nickjaxe on Jan 30, 2015 19:24:45 GMT 1
I was wondering if it easier to just take the motor out. Sky hooks...got a couple of those hanging around somewhere...you just never know when they will come in handy.... No metric adjustable spanner unfortunately...will an AF one do?  |
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Post by Rhubarb on Jan 30, 2015 19:31:56 GMT 1
Very awkward job to do on the floor with axle stands.. I don't think you can just lift the engine out, you'd have to lift engine and box out as one lump and then split on the floor  |
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Post by Karl on Jan 30, 2015 19:33:44 GMT 1
Agreed I'd think it's still better to drop subframe
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Post by mayfly on Jan 30, 2015 20:14:01 GMT 1
2 post lift and remove sub frame, otherwise a pain in the ass
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Post by spannermonkey on Jan 30, 2015 21:11:23 GMT 1
i have a go at most things on my drive but when i see subframe drop involved i ship it out to a mate |
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Post by Monkey on Jan 30, 2015 21:19:16 GMT 1
I'm 30 this year, 10 years ago on my mum and dad's driveway id have engines and gearboxes out of Mondeos etc no problem
10 years on, b*gger that. Just getting the jack out is enough to make me think twice!
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Post by spannermonkey on Jan 30, 2015 21:35:59 GMT 1
Lol,am 44 and still rolling around the driveway,not allowed a garage,by Feck ma knees hurt though:D
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Post by chippie on Jan 30, 2015 22:59:34 GMT 1
Lol,am 44 and still rolling around the driveway,not allowed a garage,by Feck ma knees hurt though:D Yep...I'm 56 and have the locals replace an exhaust when needed...can't be doing with that kinda stuff anymore... I've done clutches on rwd cars using ramps....and a Fiesta/Corsa Most recent job was on my daughters Corsa... Drop links for mot....easy peasy... Grubbing around on the floor is a young guys game... Sensibly ....you need decent access to do serious spanner work these days.. |
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Post by wheelnut on Jan 31, 2015 16:20:16 GMT 1
There is a piece of history that I was not going to mention because I assumed that every one here would know already. However, in view of the young ages of some of you (I'm 65) maybe I should: When Opel/Vauxhall went FWD in the 1980s they had a design that allowed the clutch to be changed without splitting the engine and gearbox. You removed a plate on the bottom of the bell-housing, inserted a few special clips to keep the clutch compressed and opened bolts around the plate. Then the clever bit, there was a sliding main shaft in the gearbox that could be pulled back from under the wheel-arch and the clutch just dropped out where you took the plate off the bell-housing. During the 1990s this feature disappeared and I think the reason was to do with a new type of flywheel. Now here is the point of the story: for a number of years after the change they continued to use the same gearbox even though the sliding shaft feature was redundant. Nick says his car is 2002 so it might be worth investigating to see if he has one of the older type gearboxes. If he has, it might be possible to do the job by splitting the engine / gearbox and just moving them apart slightly. He could them pull the shaft and drop the clutch out. (Now I'll get my pipe and slippers, and a mug of coco and that friggin' dog can go for a walk on his own!) |
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Post by spannermonkey on Jan 31, 2015 16:27:28 GMT 1
remember doing this on the old cavaliers but thought it was made redundant once the vectra came out,never done a vectra so don't know or an astra as a matter of course
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Post by chippie on Jan 31, 2015 17:30:08 GMT 1
There is a piece of history that I was not going to mention because I assumed that every one here would know already. However, in view of the young ages of some of you (I'm 65) maybe I should: When Opel/Vauxhall went FWD in the 1980s they had a design that allowed the clutch to be changed without splitting the engine and gearbox. You removed a plate on the bottom of the bell-housing, inserted a few special clips to keep the clutch compressed and opened bolts around the plate. Then the clever bit, there was a sliding main shaft in the gearbox that could be pulled back from under the wheel-arch and the clutch just dropped out where you took the plate off the bell-housing. Ahem....yup I knew, but then I probably fall into the older age bracket....( is there one?  lol...) I must admit I developed a dislike for VX when they went fwd.....my fav was the Viva and derivatives...had a Firenza and. Magnum both with the big engine..... |
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