Self-adjusting clutch installation

foggyjames · Jun 5th, 2013, 13:37

Hi all,

I was warned last night that I might have dropped a clanger with my freshly installed (but lightly used) clutch, in that I hadn't pre-loaded the self-adjusting pressure plate. I've tried searching, but have got conflicting advice.

It seems that the pressure plate needs to be 'set'/compressed to the "fresh disc" position prior to installation (using special tools), and provided that the small springs are compressed (which they were), you're good to go. These small springs were fully extended on my old, worn, clutch. If your new disc has these springs extended, it needs to be set/compressed.

Does that sound about right? At the moment, the engine and box are installed, but nothing else (driveshafts, exhaust, pipework, etc) is attached. If it's gotta come out again, now would be a good time to know. My gut feeling is that because the small springs were fully compressed, I'm good to go, but I'd like some more opinions.

cheers

James

Hasse53 · Jun 5th, 2013, 19:12

Maybe this video can be of help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp5KeAQntGM

foggyjames · Jun 5th, 2013, 22:44

I've decided to press on with putting it back together, as I don't have much to lose. If it works OK, I'll be back on track, but if I take it out now to be safe, I lose any chance of having it ready for next weekend, and I don't have a preload tool anyway. In other words, I don't have much to lose in giving it a try.

cheers

James

foggyjames · Jun 12th, 2013, 23:56

It worked fine.

I consulted Haynes, which pretty much said "if the little springs are compressed, it's set....carry on as normal. If not, compress it, to 'reset' the self adjusting mechanism". I took that as reassurance, and pressed on. All is well with the clutch. I just wish everything else was OK!

cheers

James

rtlkyuubi · Mar 16th, 2014, 22:57

Sorry to bring up an old thread but just wondering if its still going strong and no clutch problems.

foggyjames · Mar 17th, 2014, 12:44

35k later, and no problems at all!

cheers

James

Jun 5th, 2013, 13:37	#1
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Self-adjusting clutch installation Hi all, I was warned last night that I might have dropped a clanger with my freshly installed (but lightly used) clutch, in that I hadn't pre-loaded the self-adjusting pressure plate. I've tried searching, but have got conflicting advice. It seems that the pressure plate needs to be 'set'/compressed to the "fresh disc" position prior to installation (using special tools), and provided that the small springs are compressed (which they were), you're good to go. These small springs were fully extended on my old, worn, clutch. If your new disc has these springs extended, it needs to be set/compressed. Does that sound about right? At the moment, the engine and box are installed, but nothing else (driveshafts, exhaust, pipework, etc) is attached. If it's gotta come out again, now would be a good time to know. My gut feeling is that because the small springs were fully compressed, I'm good to go, but I'd like some more opinions. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 5th, 2013, 22:44	#3
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I've decided to press on with putting it back together, as I don't have much to lose. If it works OK, I'll be back on track, but if I take it out now to be safe, I lose any chance of having it ready for next weekend, and I don't have a preload tool anyway. In other words, I don't have much to lose in giving it a try. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 12th, 2013, 23:56	#4
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	It worked fine. I consulted Haynes, which pretty much said "if the little springs are compressed, it's set....carry on as normal. If not, compress it, to 'reset' the self adjusting mechanism". I took that as reassurance, and pressed on. All is well with the clutch. I just wish everything else was OK! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Mar 17th, 2014, 12:44	#6
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	35k later, and no problems at all! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Jun 5th, 2013, 19:12	#2
Hasse53 Member Last Online: Jun 27th, 2022 21:50 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Karlstad	Maybe this video can be of help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp5KeAQntGM

Mar 16th, 2014, 22:57	#5
rtlkyuubi Junior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2016 20:34 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sheffield	Sorry to bring up an old thread but just wondering if its still going strong and no clutch problems.

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