EOI - Brisbane dodgy day take II

jules · Postby **jules** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:01 am

I've done a few. Technically easy but a prick of a job due to the area you're working in. The main considerations are.

a/ getting the car up as high as possible and stable
b/ air tools make the job a breeze once a/ is taken care of.
c/ factor in a trip to the machinist to give the flywheel a light skim OR have a spare one ready to bolt up that's been machined.
d/ cross your fingers when you try to put the box back in that the gods of alignment are happy and you don't have to do the 35kg \"wiggle\" (those who have done a few of these would know what I'm talking about!).

The actual surgery is easy enough, it's just fiddly and you will use some fine language as you reach for bellhousing bolts and crap like that. Can't comment on the PPF (power plant frame), but some might give some advice as to the best angle to have it at when bolting back together as there have been some reports of a 3000rpm rattle if it's not lifted up as it's bolted back in.

2-3 hour job takling into consideration Heineken? Perhaps 1.5-2 hours for a pro.

BRING IT ON!!!

Jules

Jules

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:16 am

Ok great, I'll see what I can organise and let you know

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:07 pm

jules wrote:I've done a few. Technically easy but a prick of a job due to the area you're working in. The main considerations are.

a/ getting the car up as high as possible and stable
b/ air tools make the job a breeze once a/ is taken care of.
c/ factor in a trip to the machinist to give the flywheel a light skim OR have a spare one ready to bolt up that's been machined.
d/ cross your fingers when you try to put the box back in that the gods of alignment are happy and you don't have to do the 35kg "wiggle" (those who have done a few of these would know what I'm talking about!).

The actual surgery is easy enough, it's just fiddly and you will use some fine language as you reach for bellhousing bolts and crap like that. Can't comment on the PPF (power plant frame), but some might give some advice as to the best angle to have it at when bolting back together as there have been some reports of a 3000rpm rattle if it's not lifted up as it's bolted back in.

2-3 hour job takling into consideration Heineken? Perhaps 1.5-2 hours for a pro.

BRING IT ON!!!

Jules

Jules

I've printed out Sabretooth's how do guide, and have the book - I'll be getting an additional two vehicle stands so the whole car will be off the ground. Should make it easier.

Anyone with additional vehicle stands, hydraulic jacks, ramps, etc is encouraged to bring 'em along on the day......

jules · Postby **jules** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:24 pm

A uni-joint socket attachment is always handy for this job as well. Sometimes the access around the top of the bellhousing isn't great.

Jules

sabretooth · Postby **sabretooth** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:54 pm

Wuey has an excellent guide on doing the clutch job on Miata.net too. Seeing as he used a 1.6 then it's probably more relevant to you than mine.

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:58 pm

sabretooth wrote:Wuey has an excellent guide on doing the clutch job on Miata.net too. Seeing as he used a 1.6 then it's probably more relevant to you than mine.

That's te one I was looking for - couldn't remember who or where though.......

OMY005 · Postby **OMY005** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:32 pm

Uncle Arthur wrote:Now speaking of dodgy tasks - I'm reckoning my project is to be a clutch replacement - may as well get done sooner rather than later.

Someone mentioned air tools - the performance projects book says they make the job easier. Thoughts???

Air tools will definitely make it a lot easier to undo the bell housing and PPF bolts. (so bring the compressor then?) I also have one of those clutch plate alignment tools. And the wiggle is just about always still necessary.

Andrew.

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 4:39 pm

OMY005 wrote:
Uncle Arthur wrote:Now speaking of dodgy tasks - I'm reckoning my project is to be a clutch replacement - may as well get done sooner rather than later.

Someone mentioned air tools - the performance projects book says they make the job easier. Thoughts???

Air tools will definitely make it a lot easier to undo the bell housing and PPF bolts. (so bring the compressor then?) I also have one of those clutch plate alignment tools. And the wiggle is just about always still necessary.

Andrew.

I love it when a plan comes together.

And I have confirmation from another (anonymous) attendee that he will be looking to do a diff swap and replace on the day too.....

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:28 am

I'm getting in early for Saturday......

From this:

to this:

Hmmmmm - blingy

jules · Postby **jules** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:12 pm

OMY005 wrote:Air tools will definitely make it a lot easier to undo the bell housing and PPF bolts. (so bring the compressor then?) I also have one of those clutch plate alignment tools. And the wiggle is just about always still necessary.

Andrew.

Could you also please bring the dunny pipe cam and crank seal inserters???

I'm getting fired up for this! So far I have packed:

Timing belt
Water pump w/gaskets x2 and "O" ring
Cam seals
Crank seals
Tensioner and idler pullys w/spring asmbly
Rocker cover gasket
Coolant
Demineralised Water
Brake Fluid
Silastic Gasket goo
Locktite
Breaker bar
Flange spanner for bleeding brakes
Torx set (just one of those things that come in handy)
USB drive for some dodgy copying of manuals
DVD of Top Gear where Jeremy "redesigns" the interior of an S Class Merc to resemble his loungroom including wooden floor and and lounge chairs. "regain control, of the cottage James!"

Various blue cheese dressing and paper towels/plates to come.

Jules

Philip Lee · Postby **Philip Lee** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:39 pm

anyone want to watch Best Motoring/Hot Version with mx5s in it?

i can bring some but they are in Japanese only. (and only viewable on a computer)

Uncle Arthur · Postby **Uncle Arthur** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:42 pm

Philip Lee wrote:anyone want to watch Best Motoring/Hot Version with mx5s in it?

i can bring some but they are in Japanese only.

Yeah - bring it along

Quick question regarding the flywheel - is it absolutely essential that it be machined? I only ask because I don't like my chances of finding a machinist shop open on a Saturday afternoon, and the objective is to get the old one out and the new on in on the day........

which will be hard to do - actually impossible, if I have to wait to get machining done.....

kitkat · Postby **kitkat** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:43 pm

i also have just recieved in the mail an official copy of the 2006 QLD Dutton rally :mrgreen:

Features the sr20 MX5

jules · Postby **jules** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:54 pm

Arthur,

It's a bit like the chestnut \"Should I change the waterpump while I'm doing the timing belt\".

If the clutch has been ridden there could be cracks on the surface due to heat build up. I would pretty strongly recommend that you do it, or get one from the local wrecker MX5 Plus and get that machined through the week. If it were me, I would 100% get it machined. The flywheel is a piece of cake to take out with an air gun once the clutch is out.

Jules

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:09 pm

Uncle Arthur wrote:Quick question regarding the flywheel - is it absolutely essential that it be machined? I only ask because I don't like my chances of finding a machinist shop open on a Saturday afternoon, and the objective is to get the old one out and the new on in on the day........

which will be hard to do - actually impossible, if I have to wait to get machining done.....

You might be able to arrange with a machine shop, or even a mobile machinist, to do it Sat morning. Just make it first job of the day to get the flywheel out - host's priviledges! - then take it away, or get a mobile guy to come and do it...