Clutch change?

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rob_90

rob_90

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Hi how easy is it to change my clutch on my 300tdi without a ramp is i remove my seatbox would i be able to do it easy with disconnecting the props and slide the box back?
 
after having done it, if you can get a crane, do the engine out version, doesnt need to come all the way out, just slide it forwards, all the pies etc can stay on.
I did mine by removing the box from underneath. took us 10hrs, no crane just trolley jacks.
 
timtheenchanteruk said:
after having done it, if you can get a crane, do the engine out version, doesnt need to come all the way out, just slide it forwards, all the pies etc can stay on.
I did mine by removing the box from underneath. took us 10hrs, no crane just trolley jacks.
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I did it by removing the gearbox. I removed it using trolley jacks but bought a cheap engine crane for refitting.
A lot easier with engine crane through door and use the bolt on the transfer to gear box that sticks out at the 2 o clock position. Only need that one to hoist it and it's the best balance(James Martin taught me that one)

Also there is no need to fiddle with the viscous fan or draining the coolant if doing the gearbox method. Just jack the front of the engine up using the sump rim where the bolts are to tilt the engine back enough to slide engine off.

I don't know how much room there is when sliding the engine back but when removing the gearbox I took the chance to remove the flywheel and replace the rear crankshaft oil seal.

James

P.S I did mine on my drive way and glad I removed the gearbox as when I unbolted and removed the gearbox crossmember it exposed
Some big holes that need my attention!!!
 
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Did my 300TDi clutch earlier this year on my own without the use of a crane etc.
This wasn't my original intention, I was going to borrow a crane and lift the gearbox out but at the last minute the use of the crane fell through so I thought I would just do it manually (I had done my S111 the same way many years ago).
Seatbox etc off, removed the exhaust & ancillaries and just pulled the gear & transfer boxes back in one lump and lowered them to the floor. They are really heavy in that state so I split them (replaced the seals at the same time) and re-fitted them manually one at a time. I didn't bother trying to lift them with a jack or anything but just lifted them, located the correct position and slid forward.
Don't get me wrong, they are heavy and it is not for the faint hearted but as I wanted to do the work that day I had no other option. Probably wouldn't choose to do it that way if I had to do it again but it is perfectly possible to do it manually single handed.
 
Undo props, remove tunnel and floor, put large ratchet strap over roof and round gearbox, unbolt gearbox and Tranny from mounts, undo bell housing bolts, slide box and tranny back and rest bell housing on middle crossmember remove clutch and replace then reverse what you just did bout 4 hrs on your own, no need to drop the boxes this way, simples
 
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Litch said:
Did my 300TDi clutch earlier this year on my own without the use of a crane etc.
This wasn't my original intention, I was going to borrow a crane and lift the gearbox out but at the last minute the use of the crane fell through so I thought I would just do it manually (I had done my S111 the same way many years ago).
Seatbox etc off, removed the exhaust & ancillaries and just pulled the gear & transfer boxes back in one lump and lowered them to the floor. They are really heavy in that state so I split them (replaced the seals at the same time) and re-fitted them manually one at a time. I didn't bother trying to lift them with a jack or anything but just lifted them, located the correct position and slid forward.
Don't get me wrong, they are heavy and it is not for the faint hearted but as I wanted to do the work that day I had no other option. Probably wouldn't choose to do it that way if I had to do it again but it is perfectly possible to do it manually single handed.
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Be careful if doing this!!!!!

I eventually resorted to having to lift the transferbox by hand into place. Really annoyed with myself afterwards, I took a massive risk as your head is directly beneath and the bloody lump is extremely heavy. Whichever approach you decide to adopt, prepare properly as it will make the job 10x easier in the long run. :)
 
"your head is directly beneath"

No. I stood astride the lumps and lifted them up towards me, no-way would I have considered being underneath.

With regards to just pulling the transfer & gear boxes back slightly, if you want to replace any of the gearbox & transfer box seals (as I did) then you need to get them out and in a workable position. Likewise the rear crankshaft seal, with plenty of room to work in it is easier to get the area cleaned up and the seal fitted properly.
 
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