New clutch with new engine?

Post by **ryoc** » 21 Jun 2008, 19:28

I am having a replacement engine fitted into my 1990 2.1 auto Caravelle next week. It has done 103,000 miles, would it be a good idea to change the clutch (or anything else) while the motor is out? Thanks - Paul

Post by **grenjs** » 21 Jun 2008, 20:20

ryoc wrote:I am having a replacement engine fitted into my 1990 2.1 auto Caravelle next week. It has done 103,000 miles, would be a good idea to change the clutch (or anything else) while the motor is out? Thanks - Paul

It would be false economy not to do it. Pressure plate, centre plate and thrust bearing (all supplied as part of a Clutch kit).

Post by **toomanytoys** » 21 Jun 2008, 20:21

and ensure the bearing release arms are nice and rounded rather than flat with wear... fit a new waterpump too....

Post by **grenjs** » 21 Jun 2008, 20:27

toomanytoys wrote: fit a new waterpump too....

Definitely - good shout toomanytoys.

Water pump is almost 'impossible' to get to with the engine in-situ. I replaced the water pump and the water pump bolts with stainless steel bolts to be on the safe side.

Post by **grenjs** » 21 Jun 2008, 20:36

Thought you'd like to see these...

Before...
[img:800:600]http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/her ... ct0014.jpg[/img]

Out..
[img:699:799]http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/her ... ct0035.jpg[/img]

Out..
[img:800:600]http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/her ... ct0038.jpg[/img]

New Water Pump..
[img:800:466]http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/her ... ct0154.jpg[/img]

New Pump fitted..
[img:800:600]http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/her ... ct0155.jpg[/img]

Almost there..
[img:800:600]http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/her ... ct0171.jpg[/img]

Finished..
[img:800:1066]http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/her ... ct0181.jpg[/img]

Fitted and running..
[img:800:600]http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/her ... ct0194.jpg[/img]

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 21 Jun 2008, 20:50

Nice to see a full set, air-con and power steering, very nice.

Post by **grenjs** » 21 Jun 2008, 20:57

syncrosimon wrote:Nice to see a full set, air-con and power steering, very nice.

Thanks. American spec Westy, so all the bells and whistles.
More photo's here (but not of the engine rebuild, which I have to post).

http://s136500617.websitehome.co.uk/her ... photos.htm

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 21 Jun 2008, 21:05

Is the pipework between the waterpump and the oil cooler a new one?? Is that hymolar blue on the joins??

Post by **grenjs** » 21 Jun 2008, 21:16

syncrosimon wrote:Is the pipework between the waterpump and the oil cooler a new one??

No. The old pipe was in remarkably good condition, so cleaned it up, painted and refitted.

syncrosimon wrote:Is that hymolar blue on the joins??

Yes - well spotted that man!! I've been using Hylomar on engines since the mid 1980's and would throughly recommend it to everyone. The genuine Hylomar is made under license from Rolls Royce. It can be used on all joints and pipes. It's never let me down.

Post by **Mocki** » 21 Jun 2008, 21:25

new clutch on a auto?

Post by **grenjs** » 21 Jun 2008, 21:27

Mocki wrote:new clutch on a auto?

Ooops!!!

Post by **ryoc** » 21 Jun 2008, 23:24

Thanks for the replies. Nice pics... It is an auto box, Is there some sort of clutch mechanism? I am never sure if it is ok to leave it in drive position when stationary, so I put it neutral to be on the safe side.

Post by **Mocki** » 22 Jun 2008, 09:02

you dont have a clutch, you have a torque convertor.
click here

Post by **toomanytoys** » 22 Jun 2008, 09:21

well spotted Mr M..

Post by **ryoc** » 22 Jun 2008, 10:45

Very interesting to see how the torque converter works. Thanks for the link and info etc.

Cheers - Paul

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