clutch

[torquey]

got a problem with fitting new clutch on 2 8valve f16 nova. offered the new one up through the access cover and its got wedged in somehow. its got the u clamps on and compressed. try getting it out and it wont budge. will i have to take the box off? getting really f****d off now. cheers.:mad:

[bmw156]

sounds stupid, you take the old one out?
you leave any bolts in there.
is the drive shaft right out
must be something

[torquey]

old 1 is out, nothin left in. the driveshaft doesnt need to come out as iam fitting it with the box in the car.

[AlexW]

Sounds like youve got it stuck between the input shaft or release bearing. Pull the input or try and push the bearing back.

[Ernie]

if the imput shaft can be drwn back take it back as far as poss.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/jdlnova098.jpg
It may help to slacken(not take out) the gear box bolts so it gives you a bit of play.
It will go back in just give it a little bit more room to play with.

[torquey]

will try that out cheers. if that doesnt work whats the easiest way of removing the box. dont want to take it out completely.

[Ernie]

just suport the gear box and undo the bolts at the front of the box so it can be moved to the side.

[Ernie]

these ones
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/chunny01/JDL%20Project/jdlnova100.jpg

[torquey]

will give it a go cheers for the info.