Miata clutch replacement question

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Miata clutch replacement question

Post by dinoracer » Sun Jun 15, 2014 8:04 pm

Hoping to replace the clutch next weekend, question for those who have

Will it be necessary to remove the exhaust header (raceland copy of a racing beat style) from the engine to drop the tranny? It looks like there might be enough room there, but wondering if anyone's actually done one with the header untouched?

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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by breakaway500 » Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:41 pm

I did one on a '95 with a Raceland header and didn't have to remove the header. Once unbolted and slid back off the motor,I had to rotate the trans just a bit to get full disengagement of the imput shaft/clutch hub and down it comes. Not difficult to do. My 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata's 5 speed comes out about the same way with its 3" header pipe in place. (it's actually tighter than the Raceland)
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by jeffw » Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:47 pm

Check the mazdaracers forum for tips. I think you can do it w/o removing the header or PPF.
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by jeffw » Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:48 pm

Need a lift to do it? I may need to do a RMS soon--would trade lift and learning for some hands then...
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by 962porsche » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:00 am

I have done some with after market headers I have not removed them . it's just like Mark stated in all the cases .
you also don't need a lift to do them but it does make life much easier . i've done more jobs on my back so I know just how a prostitute feels .

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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by dinoracer » Mon Jun 16, 2014 1:51 pm

Thanks Guys, thought it might work out but never hurts to check with those that have done it

Jeff, Appreciate the offer, I think I'm all set but will be in touch. Happy to trade lift time for labor.
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by paultg » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:18 pm

Let me know if you need help. I'm sort of good at it. :p
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by MiataSteve » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:24 pm

Me too...love to get my hands grimy!
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by dinoracer » Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:56 pm

So, thanks to Steve, Paul, of course Scott for all the help. And Troy for the cameo supervision appearance.

And to answer the question, the tranny will come out with the back of the PPF attached and the raceland header in place, but there was a lot of prying, banging, twisting and turning involved. Took the header out before sliding the tranny back in easy as pie.

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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by MiataSteve » Wed Jul 02, 2014 4:15 pm

No fingers were lost in the replacement of Tom's clutch....
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question

Post by StephanAlfa » Thu Jul 03, 2014 1:33 pm

I wanna help too ... I'll bring the sledgehammer! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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