Machine shop / Workshop in Perth

wydra · Postby **wydra** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:58 pm

Hey guys, sorry if this has already been covered. I did a quick forum search and didnt have anything come up from any recent times.
I have a 2-part question:

1. Can anyone recommend a machine shop where I can get a flywheel machined ready for the new clutch?

2. Can anyone recommend a workshop that would be able to perform a clutch swap (and replace the rear main seal) with all parts supplied by me? I was going to do this myself but thought if it wasnt going to cost too much I might get someone to do it and save me rolling around the ground at the front of my house. If it is going to cost heaps I will have to suck it up and roll up the sleeves but it is worth asking.

Thanks,
Dale

geofiz · Postby **geofiz** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:17 am

Come see me for the clutch swap.

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:20 am

Definitely talk to geofiz, all round good bloke and has the ideal tool for getting the job done!

Having just done the flywheel and clutch on my car I would NOT be looking to do it on the ground on axle stands.

fcruz3r · Postby **fcruz3r** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:44 am

deviant wrote:Definitely talk to geofiz, all round good bloke and has the ideal tool for getting the job done!

Having just done the flywheel and clutch on my car I would NOT be looking to do it on the ground on axle stands.

+1 ...was at his house today and now have garage envy

wydra · Postby **wydra** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:59 pm

If anyone else is looking for flywheel machining in Perth, I ended up using AAA Brake & Mechanical Repairs in Kelmscott.
Looks like they did a pretty good job, cost me $70 and they had it done in about 45 minutes.

wydra · Postby **wydra** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:48 pm

Massive thanks to Russ for his help and use of his workshop/hoist.

Agreed fcruz3r, massive workshop envy!

It ended up taking about 5 hours start to finish but I also swapped out the rear main seal and resealed its carrier as it was done in the past with very cheap/crap silicone.
Had some surprises along the way, biggest one being the previous workshop used Automatic Transmission flywheel bolts which only managed a few wraps of thread in the crank...