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Topic The RMS seal installation video looks ok. It appears to be crude but I've installed other seals... |
Am I crazy to try and do my own clutch? Dwass - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 3:14:07 am |
As long as the car can sit for a while and you're patient it's doable Boxsterra - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 6:54:38 am |
Re: As long as the car can sit for a while and you're patient it's doable IFlyLow - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 12:42:48 pm |
Re: As long as the car can sit for a while and you're patient it's doable Dwass - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 2:24:39 pm |
It might be a big help to have to engine support bar the dealers use to hold the engine in place. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 11:02:58 am |
Re: It might be a big help to have to engine support bar the dealers use to hold the engine in place. IFlyLow - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 12:44:23 pm |
Re: It might be a big help to have to engine support bar the dealers use to hold the engine in place. Dwass - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 2:27:04 pm |
Re: It might be a big help to have to engine support bar the dealers use to hold the engine in place. Petee_C - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 4:45:51 pm |
If you have a big area... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 5:18:14 pm |
Re: It might be a big help to have to engine support bar the dealers use to hold the engine in place. Dwass - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 2:27:47 pm |
This works as good or better... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 3:48:31 pm |
The new Techno-Bar product *NM* Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 3:51:09 pm |
Re: This works as good or better... Dwass - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 3:54:50 pm |
Those are... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 4:02:00 pm |
But they are not "Pedro Orange" ---- Would a jack (like listed below) work?? tomstrickland - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 5:13:02 pm |
Either one of those... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 5:23:44 pm |
Just did mine last month. IFlyLow - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 12:40:47 pm |
Re: Just did mine last month. Dwass - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 2:09:38 pm |
Re: Just did mine last month. Dwass - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 2:29:20 pm |
Re: Just did mine last month. IFlyLow - Thursday, 14 July, 2011, at 1:55:18 pm |
That's a great deal Boxsterra - Thursday, 14 July, 2011, at 7:52:10 pm |
Not necessarily... dghii - Friday, 15 July, 2011, at 3:05:05 pm |
a comment...... por911(bc) - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 4:14:05 pm |
Re: a comment...... Dwass - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 5:35:54 pm |
Re: a comment...... por911(bc) - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 6:06:11 pm |
How tall is the transmission? Dwass - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 5:33:21 pm |
You'll need very tall stands *NM* Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 5:53:34 pm |
Go to this Pelican Parts page to get an idea Laz - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 7:39:15 pm |
Re: Am I crazy to try and do my own clutch? Ed(Arizona) - Wednesday, 13 July, 2011, at 8:07:56 pm |
Engine-transmission alignment isn't just tricky. If the input shaft gets bent... Laz - Thursday, 14 July, 2011, at 10:35:02 pm |
You would have to try pretty hard to bend the input shaft Boxsterra - Friday, 15 July, 2011, at 9:13:41 am |
Re: You would have to try pretty hard to bend the input shaft Laz - Friday, 15 July, 2011, at 10:10:47 am |
Re: Am I crazy to try and do my own clutch? Dwass - Sunday, 17 July, 2011, at 6:59:40 pm |
So here's where I'm at... Dwass - Sunday, 17 July, 2011, at 6:37:57 pm |
Don't run the risk... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 18 July, 2011, at 10:11:25 am |
Re: Don't run the risk... Dwass - Monday, 18 July, 2011, at 5:50:18 pm |
(Where can I find some of these tools??? Especially 1,2, and 4)Quote
1) flywheel lock (nice for torquing down the flywheel)
2)clutch centering mandrel (use the metal factory version, plastic is garbage as it distorts)
3)engine support bar (OTC makes a nice one)
4)RMS press tool (the bad here, it is very pricey
5)gearbox sockets/bits (security, 17mm hex)
If the clutch is slipping... MarcW - Monday, 18 July, 2011, at 6:08:08 pm |
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Dwass
Thanks for the advice Pedro, I know you're right on this. I hate to be penny wise and dollar foolish, but this is already adding up fast. The one major deterrent is the need for special tools to do it. The kit costs about $160 for something I will (hopefully) only need once. Also, having to purchase both versions of the IMS is a bit of an annoyance. In the end, I'll likely end up doing it.
I would like to make a list of things I need and should have to get this job done right (and in less than 4 weeks ):
-986 Bentley Service Manual (ordering today, hopefully it will have some info on things I will need)
-986 (OEM) clutch kit + new bolts etc
-Flywheel (Is there any chance I wont need it?) (Slipping in 2-5th with slip in 1st now too, still has some bite, just can't "floor it" )
-RMS (Where can I get the removal and installation tools?)
-IMS (I love my car too much to chance it...) (Anyone have a set of tools?)
-Proper sockets and drivers (Can someone look up what I'll need in case I don't get the book in time? Is it just the 17mm? Truth be told, I have a whole set from the exhaust so I should be safe...)
-Por911(bc)s list:(Where can I find some of these tools??? Especially 1,2, and 4)Quote
1) flywheel lock (nice for torquing down the flywheel)
2)clutch centering mandrel (use the metal factory version, plastic is garbage as it distorts)
3)engine support bar (OTC makes a nice one)
4)RMS press tool (the bad here, it is very pricey
5)gearbox sockets/bits (security, 17mm hex)
-Hmmm.... what else?
I may start this week! Thanks for any helpful advice! I'm pretty excited!
Re: If the clutch is slipping... Dwass - Monday, 18 July, 2011, at 7:00:02 pm |
The RMS seal installation video looks ok. It appears to be crude but I've installed other seals... MarcW - Monday, 18 July, 2011, at 10:41:45 pm |
RMS is trickier than you might think. IFlyLow - Tuesday, 19 July, 2011, at 12:25:28 am |
Re: RMS is trickier than you might think. Dwass - Tuesday, 19 July, 2011, at 3:50:44 am |