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Old May 24, 2002 | 05:37 PM
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Clutch Problem, please look

I'm about to go outside and install the new clutch. After 15 years from the stock one, i'd say it's time for a change. I lost some bolts. so i order some new ones, i get 2 longer 10 strength metric bolts, and 4 short ones....Does this add up? or should i use all the long bolts? Anyone know anything about what holds a pressure plate in? Thanks

Evan
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Old May 25, 2002 | 12:33 AM
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Old May 25, 2002 | 01:16 PM
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Old May 25, 2002 | 02:03 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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when i did my clutch i noticed the same thing the only way to do it is to put the long bolts in first then the remaining bolts will go to the others, or remember were you got them from.
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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 06:00 PM
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i got myself all new bolts, all same lenght
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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where did you get the new bolts from hIGGI?
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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I noticed when I installed my clutch that there were a couple longer than the others. I think there may be some rises in areas on the pressure plate where a longer bolt is required for symetry.... Check it out... Hold it up and twist the plate around and see if there is a way to mount it where you use all the bolts and the longer one are in an appropriate place.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ROTARYINTHEBLOOD
where did you get the new bolts from hIGGI?
Bakery? Grocery store? Guess what, store which sells bolts and nuts.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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When I replaced my clutch all bolts were the same.
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