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New clutch with new engine?
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 19:28
by ryoc
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
Re: New clutch with new engine?
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 20:20
by grenjs
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).
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 20:21
by toomanytoys
and ensure the bearing release arms are nice and rounded rather than flat with wear... fit a new waterpump too....
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 20:27
by grenjs
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.
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 20:36
by grenjs
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 20:50
by syncrosimon
Nice to see a full set, air-con and power steering, very nice.
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 20:57
by grenjs
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
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 21:05
by syncrosimon
Is the pipework between the waterpump and the oil cooler a new one?? Is that hymolar blue on the joins??
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 21:16
by grenjs
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.
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 21:25
by Mocki
new clutch on a auto?
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 21:27
by grenjs
Posted: 21 Jun 2008, 23:24
by ryoc
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.
Posted: 22 Jun 2008, 09:02
by Mocki
you dont have a clutch, you have a torque convertor.
click
here
Posted: 22 Jun 2008, 09:21
by toomanytoys
Posted: 22 Jun 2008, 10:45
by ryoc
Very interesting to see how the torque converter works. Thanks for the link and info etc.
Cheers - Paul
