Grenadier wrote:

Hello all,

I am about to bite the bullet and get a delivery from Ashcroft for a 2.2 Clutch replacement kit (plus extra odds and sods as recommended by Def2.net members).

I came across this very informative video and wondered if a DIY clutch re-fit would require this level of effort or if the 'alternative' method (as discussed by them at 2mins) is perfectly doable, for a first timer on a driveway. All the seat, floor panel, wiring loom, exhaust etc removal seems a huge amount. Will do it if necessary, but was just wondering....?



I might be able (at cost) to get access over a weekend to a full garage.

Many thanks in advance.

munch90 wrote:

what do you call a full workshop , ramp 2 or 4 post , transmission jack etc

you forgot the radio and tea making facilities!

small side note. the vidio didnt mention anything about chocking the wheels. a MUST when removing the props.

blackwolf wrote:

You only need to remove the section of floor immediately over the gearbox and the area where the gear levers are. It helps to take the seat box access panel under the cubby out too.

Even if like the guys in the video, you don't have a suitable transmission jack and decide to do it the hard way with an engine crane, you only need to take the centre part of the floor out. It's bonkers to do it as in the video!

Assuming that you've no need to remove the gearbox from under the vehIcle, you don't even need to remove the exhaust, you can move the box back far enough to change the clutch without lowering it.

You will want to split the t-box from the main box to make it easier to handle and to check/lube the output adaptor shaft splines.

It isn't difficult if you know what you're doing and can be done in about 4 hours.

Landy-Novice wrote:

munch90 wrote:

what do you call a full workshop , ramp 2 or 4 post , transmission jack etc

you forgot the radio and tea making facilities!

small side note. the vidio didnt mention anything about chocking the wheels. a MUST when removing the props.