Miata clutch replacement question
Miata clutch replacement question
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?
thanks Tom
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?
thanks Tom
Tom Cannon
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question
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
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
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
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 .
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 .
Re: Miata clutch replacement question
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.
Jeff, Appreciate the offer, I think I'm all set but will be in touch. Happy to trade lift time for labor.
Tom Cannon
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#26 - 2000 Black Miata (sold) - co-driver of the orange 318ti .. thanks Scott!
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#26 - 2000 Black Miata (sold) - co-driver of the orange 318ti .. thanks Scott!
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Let me know if you need help. I'm sort of good at it. :p
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Me too...love to get my hands grimy!
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question
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.
Tom
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.
Tom
Tom Cannon
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#26 - 2000 Black Miata (sold) - co-driver of the orange 318ti .. thanks Scott!
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question
No fingers were lost in the replacement of Tom's clutch....
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Re: Miata clutch replacement question
I wanna help too ... I'll bring the sledgehammer!
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