I think it's clutch replacement time...

[YHT]

De boy done good!
If you want another clutch to replace now you have the experience there is one waiting in my workshop ????

[Tourist]

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

There are 2 ways you can align the clutch plate. Buy or make up an alignment tool, or align the plate on the bench and hold it with 3 spots of Loctite. Once everything is assembled start the car in gear with the wheels still off the ground and the clutch depressed and the Loctite breaks and you are good to go.

My dad turned me a wooden alignment tool on his lathe:

[Tourist]

Originally Posted by macafee2

You need a female torx bit for undoing the steering rack....

macafee2

Weirdly, mine was held in place with standard flanged bolts with 15 mm heads. The driver's side ones were longer because the casting is thicker there.

[Tourist]

Originally Posted by macafee2

Well done you should be pleased with yourself.

macafee2

Thank you! Yes, it's one of the most in-depth things I've done with a car - certainly on my Rover, anyway.

[Tourist]

Originally Posted by YHT

De boy done good!
If you want another clutch to replace now you have the experience there is one waiting in my workshop ????

Cheers!

Well, I'd be up for helping you if you needed it - you're not that far away from me.

I guess having done it once, it's not that daunting, however, I'm sure doing it on a different car will present different challenges!