Clutch change saga

[e30325itourer]

I have recently completed this and it was a pig of a job on the v6. This was the release bearing



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[zedhed]

Hi Pete.you say you had to helicoil the threads on top of the box.can you tell me what sizes these are mate please.i have two of em I need to fix.

[EastPete]

Originally Posted by zedhed

Hi Pete.you say you had to helicoil the threads on top of the box.can you tell me what sizes these are mate please.i have two of em I need to fix.

You need M12 x 1.75 helicoils, with a good 12.5 mm drill bit to drill out the holes (get a decent cobalt drill bit).

The clutch is still good after 2,000 miles, but annoyingly, I now have a gear selector issue inside the box. It sticks or springs out of 3rd gear- the other gears are fine, and I have swapped the gear selector cables, but the issue persists. I have double checked the clutch hydraulics, and all is good, with no leaks and a good pedal that bites near the top. I have spoken to Neal at AllGears, Worksop, who rebuilds Getrag boxes, and he says it sounds like a classical 283 gearbox selector issue. The plastic tips on the selector forks go brittle and crack with age. So, when I am in the mood (not at the moment), I will take the box off and take it up to Worksop to be rebuilt.

Good luck with your clutch change - let us know now you get on.

Pete

[EastPete]

Originally Posted by Lord Rover

Well just finished reading this thread now and I'vbe got too say this its one of the best technical once here and the importance of a proper clutch change.

Also the key highlight which many people seem too miss is lubrication and you nailed it.

I've too say Peter well done, you handled this like a pro, Glad its all sorted for you.
I think you deserve these more then I do, my cityguilds form my tech days.

There's one thing about this place there's always people willing too help.
These gents here are really something special.

Thanks David

Glad you enjoyed reading the thread.

I am too old now to go chasing after bits of paper/certificates etc. - I did enough of that years ago in my full-time job. cars have always been a hobby - when it comes to cars, experience and learning from your mistakes is the best qualification.

I will be in your neck of the woods week after next - we have a cottage in Rhyd, near Porthmadog. We love escaping to North Wales to relax and recharge the batteries.

Cheers

Pete

[Best_of_British]

Rhyd, some lovely driving roads to waft around in the 75 and Snowden and steam trains as a backdrop.

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[EastPete]

Originally Posted by Best_of_British

Rhyd, some lovely driving roads to waft around in the 75 and Snowden and steam trains as a backdrop.

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We can hear the steam trains on the Ffestiniog Railway from our cottage. We tend to take our Skoda Yeti to Wales, as it is a bit more practical for taking lots of stuff to the cottage and for getting around the narrow local roads, but is not as smooth or comfortable as the 75 on the journey there along the M6/M54/A5.

Pete

[Best_of_British]

Sorry for going off topic, your thread is a good read. This thread along with FrenchMikes how too will hopefully save good cars from the scrap encourage people to have a go. Your point about learning from mistakes is the key, people should have a crack at it. I try to get to Aberdundat Hall caravan park in Prenteg often as I can, if you see a tatty silver tourer flashing at Yetis it may be me.

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[zedhed]

Originally Posted by EastPete

You need M12 x 1.75 helicoils, with a good 12.5 mm drill bit to drill out the holes (get a decent cobalt drill bit).

The clutch is still good after 2,000 miles, but annoyingly, I now have a gear selector issue inside the box. It sticks or springs out of 3rd gear- the other gears are fine, and I have swapped the gear selector cables, but the issue persists. I have double checked the clutch hydraulics, and all is good, with no leaks and a good pedal that bites near the top. I have spoken to Neal at AllGears, Worksop, who rebuilds Getrag boxes, and he says it sounds like a classical 283 gearbox selector issue. The plastic tips on the selector forks go brittle and crack with age. So, when I am in the mood (not at the moment), I will take the box off and take it up to Worksop to be rebuilt.

Good luck with your clutch change - let us know now you get on.

Pete

Thanks mate.im assuming they are all the same size on petrol and diesel gearboxes that is.

[Lordy]

Originally Posted by EastPete

Thanks David

Glad you enjoyed reading the thread.

I am too old now to go chasing after bits of paper/certificates etc. - I did enough of that years ago in my full-time job. cars have always been a hobby - when it comes to cars, experience and learning from your mistakes is the best qualification.

I will be in your neck of the woods week after next - we have a cottage in Rhyd, near Porthmadog. We love escaping to North Wales to relax and recharge the batteries.

Cheers

Pete

Your more then welcome Pete I bet she's driving great now.
Can't go wrong with your passion for cars same goes for everyone here we all enjoy the ownership and working on them.

Best feeling is working on it maintain prolonging its life and simply drive and enjoy it. ]

Your not far from me at all, if your interested I could meet you in the area show you around.