Clutch change?

For me it's a job for the Indy. I like to think I'm pretty good at tinkering with things on the car but personally a clutch change is a step too far for me.
 
I'd imagine much easier with ramps etc rather than jacked up!

Out of interest what mileage is your car on for the clutch to be worn out?
 
I did mine set a day a side for doing it. Nothing overly complicated just makes sure you have lots of extension bars for your sockets.

My car had done less than 70k and mine felt fine I only changed because I was adding more power. And I hated the DMF and self adjusting set up. But when I got it out I was glad I had!!

I put a UUC clutch kit in mine dingle mass and a light weight fly wheel. It really changes the engine much sportier with the revs rising and falling better!!
 
Just moved house which has double garage and a pit so thought I might have a go, it's on 78k and the dmf makes loads of noise unless clutch is pressed, plus changing gear is rather knotchy
 
I'm very competent but have never done a clutch change before, where would I find the torque settings? And special tools wise, all I would need is a clutch alignment tool, anything else I'm missing?
 
See page 4 of my build thread. Its possible on (big) axle stands. For a pit you will need a proper transmission Jack.

A regular, cheapo, clutch alignment tool worked for me.

Not sure I would attempt it solo first time around.
 
The trickiest part is aligning the clutch, but it's not rocket science. If you haven't aligned it correctly you'll find out when you come to attach the gearbox, so it's worth taking the time to get it right first time. The pit will certainly help :) Don't forget to order a new release bearing too :thumbsup:
 
For a Z4 a clutch change is exhaust off out of the way, prop shaft off, gearbox out, lower this on a jack or similar as you need to move it back and then down out of the way, now you see the clutch. Now remove cover plate, then flywheel if required. rebuild in the reverse order.

On my Westfield it was engine out (dry sumped) quickest time was 90 mins engine out and on an engine stand there was a reason I got good at it but that is a long story

Landrover 90 engine out
 
Having to change gearboxes and clutches on a mates RX8 on a far too regular frequency, he bought one of these type of gearbox jacks
https://www.uktoolbox.com/products/sealey-tools-floor-transmission-jack-150kg.html?F1=0&ID=510648&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_media=Product+Search&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy83u_P2Z5AIVxLHtCh3H-gRzEAQYAyABEgJh7_D_BwE
Never underestimate the weight of a gearbox and how unsteady lifting one out on a trolley jack as it will fall off. It was a brilliant bit of kit and makes refitting and aligning the box and clutch primary a cinch to do.
Thank god he blew the engine and now has scrapped the POS.
 
Machine monkey said:
I did mine set a day a side for doing it. Nothing overly complicated just makes sure you have lots of extension bars for your sockets.

My car had done less than 70k and mine felt fine I only changed because I was adding more power. And I hated the DMF and self adjusting set up. But when I got it out I was glad I had!!

I put a UUC clutch kit in mine dingle mass and a light weight fly wheel. It really changes the engine much sportier with the revs rising and falling better!!
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Any chance of a link for the UUC clutch kit please?
 
http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/lightweight-flywheel---1999---92003-e46-3-series-e39-530i528i525i--5-speed-models-p285.aspx

You will love how quickly the engine revs!
 
Thrustyjust said:
Having to change gearboxes and clutches on a mates RX8 on a far too regular frequency, he bought one of these type of gearbox jacks
https://www.uktoolbox.com/products/sealey-tools-floor-transmission-jack-150kg.html?F1=0&ID=510648&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_media=Product+Search&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy83u_P2Z5AIVxLHtCh3H-gRzEAQYAyABEgJh7_D_BwE
Never underestimate the weight of a gearbox and how unsteady lifting one out on a trolley jack as it will fall off. It was a brilliant bit of kit and makes refitting and aligning the box and clutch primary a cinch to do.
Thank god he blew the engine and now has scrapped the POS.
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Looks like a good tool but I assume you have to be on a 2/4 poster or pit to use one? Large axle stands i'm guessing wouldn't work because the transmission would be angled down and too little clearance to floor.
 
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