| Author | Message | ||
| John Ames (Ameshouse)
New member Username: Ameshouse Post Number: 49 Registered: 1-2002 |
Joe, Is that a hint??? | ||
| F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member Username: Ferrarijoe Post Number: 203 Registered: 5-2001 |
John, Thanks! I will take you up on that. Christian, I hope I have more than one pair of hands when I start this weekend. Thanks for the input. Joe, | ||
| John Ames (Ameshouse)
New member Username: Ameshouse Post Number: 48 Registered: 1-2002 |
Hi Joe, if you need a press for the bearing, come over. I have a 20 ton press that you can use. | ||
| Christian (Christiank)
Member Username: Christiank Post Number: 330 Registered: 1-2001 |
FerrariJoe: It all depends how many hands you have. If I would do it alone I would remove at least the valance. No need for the bumper in my opinion but you have to figure out how to get them out (and in), it can be quite tricky. | ||
| Arnaldo Torres (Caribe)
Member Username: Caribe Post Number: 350 Registered: 2-2001 |
I am done with everything but the valve adjustment and replacing some, or all, of the spark plug wires which I am doing this week. Timing belts have been replaced, accessory belts, water pump rebuild (biggest pain of the whole process), Alternator rebuild, changed some hoses, clamps, thermostats, crankshaft front seal, etc. About $1300.00 in parts which I think is not too bad considering some of these items are not normally included in the major service quotes advertised. Yeah, I will post updates on the other threads for completeness. | ||
| F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member Username: Ferrarijoe Post Number: 199 Registered: 5-2001 |
Thanks Arnaldo! I forgot the pilot bearing  I ordered one just now. How is you major service going? I haven't seen any updates lately. Joe | ||
| Arnaldo Torres (Caribe)
Member Username: Caribe Post Number: 348 Registered: 2-2001 |
It looks like you have everything you need. Just in case, do not forget to replace the Pilot bearing if replacing the clutch. Ferrari puts a red paste, or grease, on the Clutch shaft, I used Anti-seize grease instead. The Throw-out bearing needs to be pressed into its housing. Be careful taking it out. I used a vise and a Dead-blow hammer to get it out very slowly. If you don't have a hydraulic press, take it to a mechanic for replacement. They probably will do it for free (the mechanic I used did it in about 30 seconds and didn't charge me for it). Good luck! | ||
| F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member Username: Ferrarijoe Post Number: 198 Registered: 5-2001 |
Arnaldo, Thanks for the info. I got all the seals and sealing rings for the clutch/transfer case that are in there. The reason I say that I am replacing the clutch because in case while I am in there it might need it. I will inspect the pressure plate and check the disc's thickness. I am trying to get more info on the replacement if I should have to. I got a clutch set already on standby. Is there anything else I should be aware of before I start? Joe | ||
| Arnaldo Torres (Caribe)
Member Username: Caribe Post Number: 347 Registered: 2-2001 |
Ferrarijoe, I fixed a similar problem last year on my TR. To remove the Clutch cover you need to remove the rear bumper, valence, exhaust, and finally the clutch housing in that same order. The leak on my car was actually coming from the seal rings located on the housing that supports the throw-out(name?) bearing. There were at least two rings that were crumbling from age. I replaced every seal or o-ring in the area including the throw-out bearing although I would not recommend it unless you really need it. The bearing is over $250.00. I would also not recommend replacing the clutch unless is going already. You will see that it is a very easy job to get to it. It's not worth, IMHO, the money to replace a good clutch just because you are repairing this leak. | ||
| F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member Username: Ferrarijoe Post Number: 197 Registered: 5-2001 |
TomD, I am not exactly sure where the leak is but it is coming out the lower slotted hole on the right side of the clutch/transfer case housing. I don�t think there is a gasket on the housing, is there? If it were a weeping stud, how would I fix that without removing the housing? Christian, Are you saying that the mufflers can be removed without having to remove any other body parts? IE, lower valance and bumper. Joe | ||
| Christian (Christiank)
Member Username: Christiank Post Number: 327 Registered: 1-2001 |
The clutch on the TR is not easy to adjust, be careful. Why not just do the through out bearing and leave the clutch alone. You just take off the airbox and the exhaust and there it is. That's the easy part. | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 790 Registered: 9-2001 |
Are you sure not the pan gasket or weeping from the studs? Just would hate to have you do all the work if it is a simple fix. I am sure you are on top of it | ||
| F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member Username: Ferrarijoe Post Number: 196 Registered: 5-2001 |
Tom, No, it is not brake fluid and the leak is definitely gear oil. It is thick and smells like it. In addition, I checked the level in the gearbox and it is lower than normal. Joe | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 789 Registered: 9-2001 |
Is the leak from the slave cylinder? | ||
| F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member Username: Ferrarijoe Post Number: 195 Registered: 5-2001 |
I am getting ready to fix a leak within the clutch/transfer case that appears to be gear oil. While I am in there, and knowing I have around 18,000 mile on my clutch, I will replace the clutch even though the clutch is still working good. I figured that while I have all the components off to fix the leak, I might as well do the clutch. I have acquired the crankshaft rear-main seal and the impeller shaft seal, assuming that is where the leak is coming from and the four exhaust �O� rings for the pipe to muffler flanges. I would like to hear some advise on how much needs to be removed as far as the bodywork and motor components to get to all the areas to complete this job. Also, any tricks or input when it comes to replacing the clutch assembly. Thanks for any input, Joe |