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SVT clutch install
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:46 pm
by KRYPTO
Putting a new clutch in the Focus, anyone have a book or instrutions on how to? Would anyone like to help tear it apart
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:10 pm
by Steve@Tasca
KRYPTO wrote:Putting a new clutch in the Focus, anyone have a book or instrutions on how to? Would anyone like to help tear it apart
When and where are you doing it? My schedule is pretty tight with the wife managing her store but I might be able to help.
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:14 pm
by KRYPTO
I'm going to start tonight, but wont get to far without a book. So tomorrow I'll get into it.
The clutch should be here Monday
If anyone wants to help my cell is 651-528-2558
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:23 pm
by KRYPTO
cant get the lower ball joint out to remove the spindle and CV shaft. anyone have tips?
Do I need to also get a spring compressor to remove the strut?
Thanks
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:27 pm
by KRYPTO
Finally got the trans out. That was a bitch to do by yourself. I some how got the trans stuck sideways
broke some parts in the removal to. Now just need my new clutch to show up in the mail.
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:08 am
by Deagle50ae
good to hear man!.
git-r-done!
don't you love getting your hands dirty on this stuff?
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:38 am
by KRYPTO
Well got the clutch off, now the Fing flywheel bolts are stuck on
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:47 am
by Pappy
KRYPTO wrote:Well got the clutch off, now the Fing flywheel bolts are stuck on
They are very difficult to get off. You can try to use counter pressure on the crank pulley for them. Or else just get a gun and zip em off....
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:56 am
by Steve@Tasca
Impact gun will get the flywheel bolts off. Air or electric should work.
Just wait till you get to torque them back on. Let me know when you're doing the install and I'll see if I'm free.
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:56 am
by KRYPTO
Pappy wrote:KRYPTO wrote:Well got the clutch off, now the Fing flywheel bolts are stuck on
They are very difficult to get off. You can try to use counter pressure on the crank pulley for them. Or else just get a gun and zip em off....
It just loosened the crank bolt. I'll have to try the impact when I get hope.
Steve do I need new bolts for the flywheel?
I'm hoping the new clutch shows up today, I'll let you know
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:24 am
by Pappy
Yes, you will need new flywheel and clutch bolts.
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:00 am
by KRYPTO
Got the car 90% back together
now just need to get the CV shafts to go into the spindles, anyone now some tricks?
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:55 pm
by focinite
FORDSVTPARTS wrote:Impact gun will get the flywheel bolts off. Air or electric should work.
Just wait till you get to torque them back on. Let me know when you're doing the install and I'll see if I'm free.
remember the other part of the tool kit for the cams? its a bolt that goes into the crank. after that is not an issue, also makes for a good anti theft.
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:26 pm
by KRYPTO
the beast runs and drive
Re: SVT clutch install
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:16 pm
by Steve@Tasca
focinite wrote:FORDSVTPARTS wrote:Impact gun will get the flywheel bolts off. Air or electric should work.
Just wait till you get to torque them back on. Let me know when you're doing the install and I'll see if I'm free.
remember the other part of the tool kit for the cams? its a bolt that goes into the crank. after that is not an issue, also makes for a good anti theft.
Yeah, it also adds to the adventure when it snaps off and you get to drop the pan to pull it out. Didn't happen to me but I know several people that have had that pleasure.