G/box: 2WD: - LuK clutch and DMF has arrived...

pphilpot · Jun 16th, 2015, 20:10

... and now I'm committed. So on the box (see attached photo) I'm the bloke on the left with a large cross blocking my way. But there's no stopping my enthusiasm, so maybe this weekend, maybe next.

rob27 · Jun 16th, 2015, 20:25

Good luk

Brendan W · Jun 16th, 2015, 20:29

Glad to see you got the one spanner kit. Haynes says it's suitable for a novice with little or no experience

Best of luck.

pphilpot · Jun 16th, 2015, 20:49

I've done a whole lot of reading (internet, Haynes and VIDA), watched a few hours of YouTube videos, and bought a few tools with the money that I'm saving. I reckon it'll be tricky, but not too bad. I'm going to try an improvised compression tool by using a 300mm bearing puller, which I think may just work - but what I think and what is reality can be poles apart.

GrahamBrown1 · Jun 16th, 2015, 21:00

The compression bit is the easy part it's keeping the adjuster lock ring in the correct position whilst it's compressed that's hard without the tool as well as tightening the cover bolts down. Have you looked on eBay you probs have but when I was looking to do mine you could get a complete clutch tool kit for self adjusting clutches for about 80 90 pound which I thought was good

pphilpot · Jun 16th, 2015, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrahamBrown1

The compression bit is the easy part it's keeping the adjuster lock ring in the correct position whilst it's compressed that's hard without the tool as well as tightening the cover bolts down. Have you looked on eBay you probs have but when I was looking to do mine you could get a complete clutch tool kit for self adjusting clutches for about 80 90 pound which I thought was good

Yeah, they are about £115-£120 now. I'll try my way, and curse if it doesn't work

Haynes says a screwdriver is adequate on the adjuster ring - as long as I can release the tension while holding it still. May need the wife/daughter to lend a hand...

cheshired5 · Jun 16th, 2015, 21:28

D5Meister made his locking tools and has offered them on here for favourable terms so maybe pm him.......
Good luck with it too, you're a braver man than I.
My logic is to use the money I've saved doing everything else and pay someone to give me a day off that particular job.

Coventry · Jun 16th, 2015, 21:31

What could go wrong?

pphilpot · Jun 16th, 2015, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

D5Meister made his locking tools and has offered them on here for favourable terms so maybe pm him.......
Good luck with it too, you're a braver man than I.
My logic is to use the money I've saved doing everything else and pay someone to give me a day off that particular job.

I've been in touch with D5Meister and he prefers collection for the tools, so only an option if I get really stuck

I'll have my S40 available so it's a bit of an insurance policy. While I know that I'll ache and it'll take ages, I'm quite looking forward to it really.

cheshired5 · Jun 16th, 2015, 21:39

I must add that I like the box warning illustration which basically says this isn't a job for a normal man, this is a job for a man with a big spanner and a hat.
I hope you have both.

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GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:12 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	The compression bit is the easy part it's keeping the adjuster lock ring in the correct position whilst it's compressed that's hard without the tool as well as tightening the cover bolts down. Have you looked on eBay you probs have but when I was looking to do mine you could get a complete clutch tool kit for self adjusting clutches for about 80 90 pound which I thought was good __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux Last edited by GrahamBrown1; Jun 16th, 2015 at 21:06.

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cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	D5Meister made his locking tools and has offered them on here for favourable terms so maybe pm him....... Good luck with it too, you're a braver man than I. My logic is to use the money I've saved doing everything else and pay someone to give me a day off that particular job. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jun 16th, 2015, 21:39	#10
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I must add that I like the box warning illustration which basically says this isn't a job for a normal man, this is a job for a man with a big spanner and a hat. I hope you have both. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Glad to see you got the one spanner kit. Haynes says it's suitable for a novice with little or no experience Best of luck.

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Coventry Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 22:00 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Wales	What could go wrong?

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