EdMorris Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I was wondering if anyone has a splined clutch alignment tool similar to this - http://www.clutchtools.com/products_pictures/70_enlarged.jpg If so, would you be willing to let me borrow it in order to install my twin plate clutch? Or maybe you know of a place in the uk that sells them? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 You should be able to do it fairly easily without that tool. If you leave the clutch cover bolts slightly loose then fit the gearbox it will go on. Then go round and do the cover bolts up afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hmm, interesting. So you think I'll be able to get to all the cover plate bolts through the gearbox inspection covers? That would save me some time sourcing this tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hmm, interesting. So you think I'll be able to get to all the cover plate bolts through the gearbox inspection covers? That would save me some time sourcing this tool. Yes you should be able to get to them no probs, just need someone to turn the engine over for you or it takes ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Not too hard as the engine and box are out the car. I might try your technique, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blyth Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 On a 6 speed box, the hole that the slave cylinder mounts in is handy for getting access to the flywheel bolts. Not sure about the 5 speed manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Giken make a tool, but they are about 75 quid as they are machined from steel billet, not a plastic moulding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Tried Lee's procedure but its very fiddely. I've bought that tool from the States at a crunch busting £6.72 delivered. If it turns out to be crap I'll persevere. Have plenty of jobs to do in the meantime. Thanks for ya help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Tried Lee's procedure but its very fiddely. I've bought that tool from the States at a crunch busting £6.72 delivered. If it turns out to be crap I'll persevere. Have plenty of jobs to do in the meantime. Thanks for ya help guys. Shouldnt be too bad, line the clutch plates up by eye then do the cover bolts up so they hold the plates but not too tight so they cant move. Then you should be able to slide the gearbox straight on, give it a wiggle and it will locate. Then go round and tighten the cover bolts up afterwards. Trust me once you have done it once its a doddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Ive got an Evo Clutch alligning tool, looks exactly the same, but i couldnt tell you if it'll do for a supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Thanks again for your help chaps, I'll let ya know how I get on in my build thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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