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After what you've done over the past few years it should be a piece of cake! 
I think some on here have done it on tall axle stands but a ramp would make the job a lot easier. Someone who's actually done the job will be along shortly to tell you how the drop the 'box away from the engine.
I think some on here have done it on tall axle stands but a ramp would make the job a lot easier. Someone who's actually done the job will be along shortly to tell you how the drop the 'box away from the engine.
Jaye R said:
it seems like 6 years of non-use has seized the existing one
If you're only trying to 'unseize' it and think the clutch is otherwise OK, I would have a determined effort to free it before taking on all that work and expense. It's pretty common for clutches to seize after a car has been laid up and there are various techniques you can try to free them.. I've done mine on the drive on my own with nothing but a decent jack and, as already said, some axle stands that will go to a reasonable height.
While a ramp will make access easier it is then a two man job to lift gearbox above head height unless A. you're Hercules or B. you have a transmission jack (which may still struggle with the angles involved?)
There are ways and means of freeing off a seized clutch, try a Google or YouTube search?
Here you go Jaye:
http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/topic/107006-best-wa...
It happened to me with a Capri I used to have. It freed off after a few goes!
Run the engine to get everything nicely warmed up before you attempt anything drastic.
Hopefully you won't have to go to the bother of dropping the gearbox out.
Good luck.
http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/topic/107006-best-wa...
It happened to me with a Capri I used to have. It freed off after a few goes!
Run the engine to get everything nicely warmed up before you attempt anything drastic.
Hopefully you won't have to go to the bother of dropping the gearbox out.
Good luck.
Edited by glenrobbo on Saturday 4th November 18:00
glenrobbo said:
Here you go Jaye:
http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/topic/107006-best-wa...
Some of the comments on that page look like they would be pretty destructive!http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/topic/107006-best-wa...
You shouldn't expect to be forcing the 'box into gear, or dropping it off axle stands with the wheels turning, or anything crazy like that.
Just get the engine good and warm, keep the clutch pedal to the floor, stop the engine, put it in gear, hold the brakes on firmly and engage the starter briefly a few times. If that doesn't free it, take the car somewhere you can drive it 20 - 30 yards and start it in first gear (still with a hot engine with the clutch down) and jump on and off the throttle. The more space, the easier. There's no need to be brutal about it - the clutch is taking a lot of torque in normal use and without anything clamping it it'll soon break free.
Hi Jaye, if I was you I would try to free the clutch with the bonnet off, just in case you need to take the engine out, it would save work. If it doesn't free I have a hydraulic engine lift crane which you are welcome to borrow. I could drop it off and pick up those wheel arch liners. Long time since I helped put the body back on so I will need an address reminder (I am at the other end of the M62)
greymrj said:
Hi Jaye, if I was you I would try to free the clutch with the bonnet off, just in case you need to take the engine out, it would save work. If it doesn't free I have a hydraulic engine lift crane which you are welcome to borrow. I could drop it off and pick up those wheel arch liners. Long time since I helped put the body back on so I will need an address reminder (I am at the other end of the M62)
Good call, i've got to sort the brakes first which I'm hoping to get time to do by the end of November & when they're done I'll have a go at freeing the clutch....if you want/need the arches any sooner (than probably the spring if i need to change the clutch) then i've sent you a PM with my address & mobile number. Just give me a shout when you want to come over 
Cheers
Jaye
Dave_M said:
It may not help but when Adam bought his with a seized clutch, after a while it seemed the cylinders had gone but then filling them with fluid did the trick..
Obviously, if you need a hand taking the body off again..
Dave you really don't need the excuse of a 'body off party' to come up & visit me & the revlimiter you know Obviously, if you need a hand taking the body off again..
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