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Title: Fitting a new clutch...
Post by: p_jay78 on April 02, 2006, 10:36:13 PM
Hey people,

I just picked up my RX7 yesterday and i\'m well chuffed with it! The only downside is the clutch is slipping pretty badly!

I have got a new clutch that the guy has given me, I just need to fit it. I assume its just like any other rear wheel drive clutch to fit?

Any advice would be great! Is there anything I should look out for, or is it pretty easy?

Cheers
Title: Fitting a new clutch...
Post by: antnicuk on April 02, 2006, 10:44:27 PM
its easier to do on a ramp.

Drop the gearbox out,  remember its a pull type so you need to unbolt the clutch from the flywheel through the inspection hole.  There is another way to detach the clutch but i cant remember..... I\'m sure someone will point you in the right direction.

While you are there check the rear main seal for an oil leak as its a good time to replace and its only a fiver.
Title: Fitting a new clutch...
Post by: p_jay78 on April 02, 2006, 10:46:28 PM
cool - i\'m desperate to get it done as I haven\'t been able to drive it properley yet! I have to drive like a granny beacuase of this dang slipping clutch...
Title: Fitting a new clutch...
Post by: antnicuk on April 02, 2006, 10:55:31 PM
i assume its an FD?,  with a ramp you could do it in a couple of hours if you dont have any problems and an extra set of arms.
Title: Fitting a new clutch...
Post by: p_jay78 on April 02, 2006, 11:02:27 PM
Not sure it\'s a \'92 if that helps...

I\'ve really gotta read up on all this! I just sold my Supra to get my RX7... Should have done it sooner!
Title: Fitting a new clutch...
Post by: antnicuk on April 03, 2006, 08:53:31 AM
92 onwards should be an FD3s (twin turbo) 3rd Gen etc.  2nd Gen is an FC3s.  Clutches are a slightly different type
Title: Fitting a new clutch...
Post by: p_jay78 on April 03, 2006, 09:19:30 AM
yeah its a \'92 Twin turbo...