88rxsedan Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Well, it snowed here, finally. (south texas) played with the car in the snow, it was GREAT! but i broke an axle... No biggie, did the RWD conversion and drive with the DIFF LOCK on and its great. the rear LSD makes the fun factor of the car in the dry move from a 6 to a 10... just thought i would throw that out there! but my clutch has been "going" for a while,(slippin under boost) and its now time to change. Im going to replace with the xt6 clutch setup, since i have all the parts! So after work im going to change the clutch. Im thinking, since the front axles are gone, wouldnt it be easier to pull the tranny than the motor to swap the clutch? or should i pull the motor live ive done a few times before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 the easiest way i have ever done is partially pulled the motor what i did was pull the radiator, removed the niuts from the motor mounts, and disconnected the heater hose. i used a crane to pick the motor up enough to slikd it forward in the car. i had a jack under the tranny so the motor would slide away without the motor mouhts catching. took me about 2 hours, taking my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88rxsedan Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 is that going to give me enough room to change out the flywheel? that sounds easier, since i can just unbolt my down pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88rxsedan Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 i just got to thinkin, will the ac compressor lines "stretch" that far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 No, you take the compressor off the engine bracket and lay it to the side of the engine compartment with the lines still connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88rxsedan Posted February 19, 2004 Author Share Posted February 19, 2004 well, it wont go.. i cant get it to line up on the way back in.. so im going to pull the tranny back, and drop in the motor, then stab tranny.. any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Put the trans in gear, and put a socket on the front pulley so you can turn the crank as you install it. That should help you line up the shaft easier. Pulling the tranny is a pain unless you have a lift and a transmission jack. Figure on at least two people, and don't forget that you have to drain the tranny fluid or you will have a HUGE puddle when you remove the driveline. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88rxsedan Posted February 19, 2004 Author Share Posted February 19, 2004 ok, so - why wont this **** go in?. im about to take the motor COMPLETELY out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Could be that your clutch isn't aligned quite right.. even having the splines a tiny bit off center will make it not stab properly.. do you have a clutch alignment tool? BTW.. I always take the motor completely out anyway.. I figure that if I am going to go through the trouble of taking it part way out, I may as well take it all the way out for more room to work.. It also gives me a chance to inspect all those pesky little turbo hoses.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88rxsedan Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 Originally posted by calebz Could be that your clutch isn't aligned quite right.. even having the splines a tiny bit off center will make it not stab properly.. do you have a clutch alignment tool? BTW.. I always take the motor completely out anyway.. I figure that if I am going to go through the trouble of taking it part way out, I may as well take it all the way out for more room to work.. It also gives me a chance to inspect all those pesky little turbo hoses.. clutch is in - along with the xt6 flywheel goodies how long to break in, it still slips a little when i dump it.. that should go away after a while right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 make sure you clutch is adjusted correclty, otherwise its like keeping your foot on the pedal, even when you let off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88rxsedan Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 its adjusted fine.. I think it just needs time to wear in.. Kinda like fresh brake pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Fellow Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 MilesFox, Does your Soob have A/C? When you partially pulled the motor, by removing the radiator to make room, did the A/C coils in front of the radiator get in the way? Or did you take them out too? (You folks are a goldmine of info, can't thank you enough.) James Originally posted by MilesFox the easiest way i have ever done is partially pulled the motor what i did was pull the radiator, removed the niuts from the motor mounts, and disconnected the heater hose. i used a crane to pick the motor up enough to slikd it forward in the car. i had a jack under the tranny so the motor would slide away without the motor mouhts catching. took me about 2 hours, taking my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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