May 9, 20214 yr I need to replace the clutch plate on my BRAT. While the engine is out, what else should I do?
May 9, 20214 yr Basically just look for anything leaking and take care of it. Clean up the engine compartment while you're there...
May 10, 20214 yr Unquestionably replace the rear main seal. I can’t recall the pilot bearing but be sure that’s a fresh one. Fresh pressure plate and cleaned up flywheel.
May 10, 20214 yr Good time to renew the sump gasket if it’s not been done before. If you’re feeling really energetic you could paint your rocker covers, intake manifold and air cleaner all the same colour. Cheers Bennie
May 10, 20214 yr Make sure you get the correct size clutch. '85 EA81 should have the larger diameter clutch disk and corresponding flywheel. Have always had good experience with an Exedy stock Stage clutch kit. Comes through my local speed shop; includes the clutch disk, plate, throwout bearing, and pilot bearing. Think it even comes with the alignment tool.
May 10, 20214 yr Look out for differently sized release bearings in the clutch kit. Some come with the larger release bearing. There were two sizes made in those years and I had the unfortunate luck of having to track down and getting the correct matching set. I ended up having to purchase a new release bearing holder, wasn't expensive and bought from Subaru. Good luck.
May 10, 20214 yr Excellent follow ups after my previous post. All stuff my feeble mind dropped. And like Benny mentioned since you have it out , drop the oil pan and be careful with that sump stem. It’ll crack if you wrestle it too much. Can tap it downward as I recall. Use wood or plastic as your drift/punch if possible. Replace O-ring on top of stem part no. 8069 14020 Rear of crank has an O-ring too. P/N 41396 7000 Front main is 8067 38070 for the 1800. 38x59x9 is the size.
May 10, 20214 yr Debated use of oil pan gasket. Some just use Fuji-Bond - which is cheapest at your Nissan dealer. Oil pan gasket p-n 41160 7000 should you choose to.
May 10, 20214 yr Throw out bearing is p-n 30502KA000 - that was hand written above the crossed out original p-n which looks like it may have been 03151 4700 The little springs if you need them (2) are 83173 8620 And the big one .... drum roll please ....clutch disk is 43012 7030 - also hand written over old number which had the last four digits as 7011 it looks like.
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