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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: tag on October 16, 2012, 05:48:03 PM

Title: Clutch
Post by: tag on October 16, 2012, 05:48:03 PM

ordered a new 3pc clutch for xj should be here this week,   anything i should be aware of when fitting apart from the obvious.............

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: Jonny Jeep on October 16, 2012, 06:12:26 PM

I don't know about the thrust bearings in the kits over here but in the US some are switching to one with plastic parts which seem to wear out pretty quickly. If you get one like that you'd be wise to source an all metal thrust bearing.

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: tag on October 16, 2012, 07:12:38 PM

cheers i'll check when it arrives.......... :icon_winkle:

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: tag on October 17, 2012, 12:30:50 PM

I'm amazed sent yesterday arrived this morning standard delivery,  :icon_eek: well done UPS  :icon_biggrin: and yes the thrust bearing is all metal,..........

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: Jonny Jeep on October 17, 2012, 08:06:44 PM

Another thing just crossed mt mind. The e-torx bolts at the top of the bell housing should be undone first from what I read. And if you don't have an e-torx bit, e-12 is the size I think, a 10mm socket can be used.

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: tag on October 18, 2012, 12:56:17 PM

Cheers i'll keep it in mind :icon_biggrin:...............

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: Shaggy on October 18, 2012, 03:13:33 PM

If you don't have any 'e' sockets, use a 12 sided socket not 6 sided! are you changing the spigot bearing too?

Title: Re: Clutch
Post by: tag on October 18, 2012, 04:44:15 PM

Yeah, was thinking maybe i should?       i'll get one on order............used to call them pilot bearings...... :icon_winkle: