Weirdy Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Could some one loan me a copy of the build manual for a 'K' series clutch to 6 speed box, Specifically the VHPD? I have been inspired , (by lack of funds, lots of free time and Missus Weirdy), to change Minty's clutch myself, with the aid of the father inlaw, (who hasn't been out in Minty yet). A donation of a sufficient type or amount will be given to LRF, to be set buy the loanee 😬 All advice, thoughts, good will, (hex's) and general banter on how to best do it quickly and in one day would also be welcome...I am hoping to do it sometime in the new year ready for my birthday and Minty's second track day in April... Weirdy Its not the winning thats important, its the taking them apart....... Edited by - weirdy on 8 Dec 2005 20:53:09 Edited by - weirdy on 1 Feb 2006 12:35:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 The build manual doesn't describe fitting the clutch at all. It's very simple though, the clutch is affixed to the flywheel using n bolts (where n is 6 IIRC, but it's been a long time). Someone here will know what the torque settings for the bolts should be. They have a non-standard (Torx?) type head so you need the right tool. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I think it's just a bi-hex socket, bu can have a look later - engine & gearbox in dining room /r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weirdy Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 *bums* So I need some kind of instructions, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL MARRIOTT Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Haynes manual and a bit of commom sense will do the trick. Paul M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Weirdy I've got the Lotus engine maintenance manual as a PDF on my home PC - could e mail it to you if you want it Gives all the necessary instructions, torques....etc Blatmail me your e mail address and I'll send it to you tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Which part of the process do you need instructions for Weirdy? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weirdy Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 Pauly howeird@hotmail.com 😬 *thumbup* *thumbup* ADVthanxs Mike having to remove the engine and reconnecting it all after install, so pretty much everything 😬 I may be a technician but when it comes to cars I know the basics... So Xmas pressie list a torque setable socket thingie..... ADV thanks guys I appreciate any advice support goading and help 😬 *thumbup* Weirdy Its not the winning thats important, its the taking them apart....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'm in Brightlingsea, you're welcome borrow my build manual (I have no way of copying it). Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Weirdy, how about inviting a friendly BCer to help you do it and giving an NtL donation? If I were near Colchester/Chelmsford/wherever it is you live in that part of the world I'd help out and show you how to carry on in exchange for car related chat, a steady stream of tea, hot bacon sandwiches and a beer afterwards and I'm sure there are others near you who would be delighted to dodge Xmas shopping that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weirdy Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 Mike Much appreciated, but I think Paulyb has it settled with a CD in the post 😬 *thumbup* *thumbup* Weirdy Its not the winning thats important, its the taking them apart....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Weirdy Its in the post this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Weirdy FWIW the best advice I can give is to take some digital pics of the engine bay etc before you start and then of assemblies as you dismantle so that when you start putting it all back together and can't remember which bit went where and which way round you can check. Also, make sketches and take copious notes of which way around bolts and washers etc go (good job for the father-in-law). Have lots of little plastic bags handy (freezer bags with ties are good) to put bits into and label up as you go. I don't know if the 'K' is the same as the Vx clutch but on the Vx there are some spacer washers between the clutch cover and the flywheel which need to be put back in the right place. May not be the same but one of the things to note if it is. best of luck Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Your big strategic decision will be whether split the engine/bellhousing in the car and leave the gearbox/bellhousing in situ, or whether to take the whole lot out and split them afterwards. I've only ever done the whole-lot-out-route, but other people do it the other way. You may get away with just shunting the engine forward far enough to get at the clutch without taking it out altogether. I'm sure someone must have tried this? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I've always found engine on its own to be much quicker / easier - especially getting it back it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosetestbestanden Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 FIFW, CC Assembly Guide is posted in PDF form on the CC web site here It's kind of big. ------- Chris Vitural distance is only as far as you think it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Problem is that doesn't give any details for clutch replacement or any engine work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosetestbestanden Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Especially if you've got a Duratec to install and connect to a car wired for a Zetec! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Have had a look at my bolts, absolutely nothing requiring any odd tools... The bolts that holds the clutch cover are ordinary hex head bolts, between engine and bellhousing it's caphead bolts, so a decent set of sockets and allen keys should do it... JDFI /regin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 None of the K-series I've seen have ordinary hex head bolts holding the cover plate on... MIke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 On the ones I've worked on so far (5 or 6), they have all had normal head bolts (hexagonal in shape) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 My engine is out and in the garage right now, awaiting strip down and a trip to Hellier Can confirm, normal hex bolts on mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weirdy Posted December 11, 2005 Author Share Posted December 11, 2005 So whats a normal hex bolt look like? Weirdy Its not the winning thats important, its the taking them apart....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hi, it will have six flat sides and the the spanner/socket will drive it from the outside with a caphead bolt, there is a six sided hole in the middle for an allen key There is no doubt a more eloquent way of saying that but i hope it makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weirdy Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 Antony Cool cheers will take a look at some point...... Weirdy Its not the winning thats important, its the taking them apart....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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