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Re: wet clutch Posted by Ernesto [Email] (#3105) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Ernesto) on Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:52:20 In Reply to: wet clutch, patquin [Profile/Gallery] , Sat, 10 Sep 2005 19:35:21 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Take a look and smell the oil....does it look/smell like engine oil or trannie fluid. You can really tell the difference if you are using synthetic in the trannie. To change either seal, you have to pull the engine so you might as well change both seals. While the engine is out, you might just reseal it and check your Balance Shaft bearings. Change out all the trannie seals (3). My engine seal looked like it was not correctly installed plus it was cracked due to the engine sitting for a 10+years. You could try a seal conditioner additive to the engine oil that might help. The conditioner softens and swells the seals to seal better.
You may not need a new clutch plate. Measure it and if its close to new just take it to get dipped/cleaned w/ your pressure plate (you might want get a new one) and flywheel. Check the clutch fork for wear and change the release bearing. Remember you need new bolts for the flywheel - they are available at a ford dealer.
If the engine is out, its a good time to clean the engine compartment, check/replace fuel lines, etc.
If its a trannie fluid leak, the trannie casing is soft,so be very careful installing and removing the seals. You do not want to oval out or score the mating surfaces. The axle drivers come out easy and swap them if they seem worn.
-E
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