07-07-2014, 08:26 AM
(03-07-2014, 07:19 PM)Niall Wrote:(03-07-2014, 06:46 PM)rocker8742 Wrote: Expect a few questions in the next week or so as its my first time doing any form of engine swap
First thing is I'm changing the clutch on the engine out of the car - which way does the friction plate go in?
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Second is while I'm doing the swap i need the car to be moveable in and out of the workshop - what's the best way to do this?
Cant remember what way around the pressure plate goes but do not put the car back down on the wheels with no drive shafts as they basically hold the bearings together. Ive seen people do this before, push a car about and half the hub falls off with the wheel and brake lol
Picture 2 for definate, the clutch plate should tell you wich side too, before you fit it, remove the flywheel and give it a good clean and inspect it for any cracks, or distortion, also check it for heat damage, this takes the form of a bluish sheen, dont worry as the flywheel can be skimmed. with the flywheel off i would replace the crankshaft rear main oil seal too, as these do eventually leak as the miles creep up. Make sure that when you put it all back together you locktight the flywheel bolts and tourque them to the correct setting, if you have the cash get a new set of bolts from peugeot. Use a good clutch alignment tool as if you miss align it you will never get the box back in. Grease the gearbox input shaft with graphite grease, most people use copper grease but in my experience graphite is better. If its the GTI box make sure you have the clutch fork aligned with the release baring as it goes in. Hope this helps.
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