I'm putting a new clutch in my car, ACT S/S, and am installing it on Wednesday. How long does it usually take to change the clutch out only when on a lift? Thanks.
~M-P

 

And do you actually need the special tools listed in the workshop manual, Engine Supports to remove the PPF, and the Main Shaft Holder.
M-P

 

Check this thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=192545

 

thanks mahjik. Im not going to remove my flywheel while changing my clutch so it should be remotely easier. Plus lifts and my automechanic teacher will help more. He told me 5 days to do it, 1.5 hours each day. I told him I was gonna prove to him I could do it faster.

 

Just dropping the tranny, changing the clutch and putting everything back isn't that big of a job if you have the right tools.

Also, check the flywheel surface. You may need to have it resurfaced for the new clutch.

 

how do I know if it needs to be resurfaced or if it is still ok. And can anybody resurface it? Thanks

 

I'm not quite sure (which is why I just replaced mine instead of guessing). I've read that if the flywheel surface isn't smooth, it's needs to be resurfaced. You might do a search and see if you come up with the same thing.

As far as who can do it? I would imagine any place that can redo brake rotors can do it.

 

30 minutes to an hour if you got the righ ttools

 

If there is ANY discoloration or rough/uneven areas on the flywheel then resurface it. If you don't it will burn your new clutch up.

 

I've done 6+ clutches in FDs. 2 on jack stands in a garage and 4 or so on a lift, with ALL the right power tools and hand tools, at the RX-7Store. All have been with at least one other person. Zavier from the RX-7Store has done many more than I have. It takes Zavier and I about 2 hours to replace a clutch.

If you can do one in an hour or less, all the forum members would benefit from your secret.

 

yeah I agree 30 minutes sounds a little off

 

thanks everyone. I might as well just plan on getting it resurfaced while I'm at it. I know of a clutch place down the road that can probably do it. I bet its pretty worn since this clutch has been slipping for a while.

 

It SHOULD be just a few hours, if everything goes well. If, on the other hand, you have downpipe studs that are frozen, or if, say, even with the bearing puller you just can't get the old pilot bearing out and end up drilling the sucker out with some industrial strength hardened steel bit you had to go to a specialty tool shop to find...well, you get the picture.

jds

 

When I had my clutch replaced, it took a local mechanic with no experience with rx-7s about 12 hours to replace the clutch and resurface the flywheel. When I went to pettit racing, they replaced my rear main seal in 45 minutes from start to finish with two guys working together. It was amazing to watch them work. They knew every bolt size and every trick to get the job done as fast as possible. Those guys really know their stuff.

 

You should always get the flywheel resurfaced when you replace your clutch. Unless it's new, you need to make absolutly sure that the surface is perfect. Not resurfacing it is kind of like doing a brake job and not milling the rotors.

 

BTW, you might want to order a new oil seal if you are replacing the Pilot Bearing. Mine was trashed. A few others have had bad ones when they did the job as well. It's a cheap part so I would go ahead to replace it. Unfortunately clutch kits don't come with a new one....