2b Type9 Clutch Change ?

[Guest ickle]

Never done a clutch before but have a bit o mechanical knowledge what is the easiest way to change the clutch in a 2b.

It is a 2.0 pinto with a type 9 box

 

Any help much appreciated :-)

 

Regards stuart

[speedtripledan]

Unfortunately the only way to change the clutch on a 2B is engine out, sounds worse than it is, takes me about 45min to get the engine out of mine. Getting it back can be a bit of hassle depends if the gearbox lines up easy sometimes straight in other times not

[steve in stockport]

It's an engine out job.

Once everything is disconnected, unbolt engine from gearbox, unbolt engine mountings and lift it out.

Clutch is a straight forward unbolt the old and replace with the new, just need to align the friction plate before tightening the cover bolts, either do it by eye, a socket extension bar wrapped in tape or buy an alignment tool.

If you don't have one get a sierra owners manual, it's all in there

[Guest ickle]

Kk looks like engine coming out before Newark then :-(

Really didn't want to do it before the end o the year as I wanted to put a zetec in over the winter.

 

Will rake out the Haynes manual for some studying tonight will be back if I need anymore help

 

Thanks so far guys.

Stuart

[Guest ickle]

double post

Edited May 6, 2011 by ickle

[Guest sadjagboy]

Hi Stuart

 

I've got a clutch alignment tool if you need to borrow one. Changed my engine, flywheel and clutch the other week, very straight forward as there is such good access. Alignment tool fits a 215mm 23 spline clutch, which is probably what you have in your car.

 

Best regards

 

 

Angus

[Guest ickle]

perfect. gonna try sort out a hoist this weekend then may give yay a shout

 

regards stuart

[Guest ickle]

Kk got it all stripped ready for the pull out gonna borrow a hoist from whiz once he has his zetec sorted I have a shot o sadhagboys alignment tool so should be all good for Newark if the rest goes straight forward. Any other hints or tips welcome. I did notice that the rear exhaust port was a lot whiter than the rest I am correct in thinking that one must be leaner that the rest ?

 

Regards stuart