Clutch release bearing and clutch questions

So do I actually need the plastic retainer staple? My clutch kit didn't come with one, and from what I've heard, they usually drop out anyway.

Webley1991 said:

So do I actually need the plastic retainer staple? My clutch kit didn't come with one, and from what I've heard, they usually drop out anyway.

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they arent essential

I finally got round to re-installing the clutch arm.

Is everything there that should be (except the bearing)?

It's been a while since I disassembled everything, so I just wanted to double check.

I should hopefully be getting the reconditioned engine back soon. Once I have that, I can start the re-assembly process.

yes

It mentions in the green book that a sealant should be used between the flywheel cover and bellhousing. There wasn't anything like this on there when I removed it. Is it necessary or not?

not necessary

Another question here: What do I want to torque the engine to gearbox stud nuts up to?

This isn't listed in the green book as far as I can tell.

40-50 nm

Cheers James.

I did manage to find "clutch cover bolts" in the manual. This gives a figure of 18 to 25 ft lbs. This works out to 24 to 34nm. Have you found that they need to be torued higher with experience?

Webley1991 said:

I did manage to find "clutch cover bolts" in the manual. This gives a figure of 18 to 25 ft lbs. This works out to 24 to 34nm. Have you found that they need to be torued higher with experience?

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thought you meant bell housing nuts, 25 ft lbs is right for clutch cover

Sorry I did mean bellhousing bolts. The manual doesn't have a torque value for the engine to bellhousing bolts, which I find surprising.

Webley1991 said:

Sorry I did mean bellhousing bolts. The manual doesn't have a torque value for the engine to bellhousing bolts, which I find surprising.

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in which case you have both now a torque setting for every nut bolt is a relative recent development

The clutch cover was done already with the reconditioned engine. I just need to torque all the bellhousing bolts up.