Doing 1st Miata Clutch All wwas well until I got to the bell housing
03-12-2010, 02:51 PM
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I'm putting car back together until I can buy an impact. The until now nothing on the car has actually beaten me. I'll give it a try again in a couple of weeks when I have time. I can't get enough space to really use either of my longer breaker bars, and I can't keep the socket flat enough to use a cheater on my 1/2" ratchet!
Will harbor freight's electric impact work, or should I be looking for something a little more substantial. On a positive note, I really fast at getting the spacer in the rear of the PPF out now!
Will harbor freight's electric impact work, or should I be looking for something a little more substantial. On a positive note, I really fast at getting the spacer in the rear of the PPF out now!
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03-12-2010, 03:05 PM
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I'm putting car back together until I can buy an impact. The until now nothing on the car has actually beaten me. I'll give it a try again in a couple of weeks when I have time. I can't get enough space to really use either of my longer breaker bars, and I can't keep the socket flat enough to use a cheater on my 1/2" ratchet!
Will harbor freight's electric impact work, or should I be looking for something a little more substantial. On a positive note, I really fast at getting the spacer in the rear of the PPF out now!
Will harbor freight's electric impact work, or should I be looking for something a little more substantial. On a positive note, I really fast at getting the spacer in the rear of the PPF out now!
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03-12-2010, 03:23 PM
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Pressure plate and flywheel are a no-brainer as you will have easy access with whatever method of breaker bar combination needed.
You will be happy having an impact. I had zero issues with an impact and the right combination of extensions and u-joint extensions.
If you don't have one, get the 1/2" IMPACT u-joint, not a regular socket u-joint. It's almost required and makes it an easy task. I also have a 12" and 6" extension. That combination will reach any of the bolts from the bottom.
You will be happy having an impact. I had zero issues with an impact and the right combination of extensions and u-joint extensions.
If you don't have one, get the 1/2" IMPACT u-joint, not a regular socket u-joint. It's almost required and makes it an easy task. I also have a 12" and 6" extension. That combination will reach any of the bolts from the bottom.
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03-12-2010, 03:30 PM
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I have the 1/2" u-joint, and 1/2" 6point impact sockets. I just thought I would be able to do it with a breaker bar. I was sorely mistaken.
I'll give it a try again once I have the impact. I also noticed pretty good leak, so I guess the rear main needs to be replaced anyway, so this has to be done.
I'll give it a try again once I have the impact. I also noticed pretty good leak, so I guess the rear main needs to be replaced anyway, so this has to be done.
Pressure plate and flywheel are a no-brainer as you will have easy access with whatever method of breaker bar combination needed.
You will be happy having an impact. I had zero issues with an impact and the right combination of extensions and u-joint extensions.
If you don't have one, get the 1/2" IMPACT u-joint, not a regular socket u-joint. It's almost required and makes it an easy task. I also have a 12" and 6" extension. That combination will reach any of the bolts from the bottom.
You will be happy having an impact. I had zero issues with an impact and the right combination of extensions and u-joint extensions.
If you don't have one, get the 1/2" IMPACT u-joint, not a regular socket u-joint. It's almost required and makes it an easy task. I also have a 12" and 6" extension. That combination will reach any of the bolts from the bottom.
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03-12-2010, 04:07 PM
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The right air tools will get the job done in half the time of hand tools, but there is a healthy price of admission. I got the Earthquake 1/2 inch drive air wrench from Harbor Freight four years ago because the lesser ones weren't cutting it. It does quite well for a cheap wrench. I've used but never owned an electric wrench.
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03-12-2010, 05:15 PM
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1/2 drive socket wrench plus a big box-end wrench. You put the box end over the end of the handle on the 1/2 drive and it acts like a handle extension, with an angle in it that helps to clear things. Apply the force in the exact correct direction though, it can slip off easily.
Or just slide a small pipe over the 1/2 and hit the bitch with a hammer.
That and put some ****** shoulder and back into it.
Or just slide a small pipe over the 1/2 and hit the bitch with a hammer.
That and put some ****** shoulder and back into it.
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03-12-2010, 05:27 PM
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Really I am just lazy from changing Braineacks clutch so many times that the impact wrench make the job easy. First time I did it was all breaker bar and man muscle.
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03-12-2010, 05:46 PM
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Thats cause we don't get lots of practice giving hustler handjobs. He only comes to DC once in a blue moon and we all have to share him.
Really I am just lazy from changing Braineacks clutch so many times that the impact wrench make the job easy. First time I did it was all breaker bar and man muscle.
Really I am just lazy from changing Braineacks clutch so many times that the impact wrench make the job easy. First time I did it was all breaker bar and man muscle.
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03-12-2010, 06:52 PM
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03-13-2010, 01:04 AM
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This is one of those times I'd welcome the laughter, but I may have it done this sunday. I put the car back together and went for a drive, it really needed a transmission fluid change, I had no idea just how bad it was. It feels so much better, but the clutch is going pretty darn fast.
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03-14-2010, 06:39 PM
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Thanks to one of my buddies I haven't seen in a very long time, the clutch is done. I have no clue how anyone pulls this off without an impact. How long does it take for most six puck type clutches
BTW this is just the first 11 miles, but modulation is great, and engagement is even better, even just leaving the line.
BTW this is just the first 11 miles, but modulation is great, and engagement is even better, even just leaving the line.
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