Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Has anyone got a step-by-step on doing this? I want to check out my flywheel, as not only do I get a clatter as I turn off the engine, but I also get a higher-pitched rattle/chitter on overrun in any gear/speed, or if I rev the engine in neutral. Unless someone can think of something else it might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Can't you just use the inspection cover ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Er...inspection cover? Would that tell me anything useful though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Well they are quite big from all accounts and i think there is one on each side of the box. Should be able to lever the flywheel and check for worn dampers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Hmm - to be honest though I'm pretty certain it is the flywheel. Is removing/refitting the gearbox a total bastard of a job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Not from what i can tell. Not had the pleasure myself yet, but it looks to be like any other RWD car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 That's good news anyway. Just wondering of there's any weirdy connections or anything I need to know about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 there's full instructions on mkiv.com in the tranny coversion page. i think it'll b a bit awkward without a lift, but possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 A lift? I just want to check what you mean by one of them. Cheers for the pointer though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Ah - I see - just a decent trolly jack really. I have one of those. Martin - the inspection hatches - is there any oil or anything inside that space that will need replacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Nah, they are just covers AFAIK. Will double check the book of words tonight but i'm sure they are just covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgage Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Originally posted by Keith C Has anyone got a step-by-step on doing this? I want to check out my flywheel, as not only do I get a clatter as I turn off the engine, but I also get a higher-pitched rattle/chitter on overrun in any gear/speed, or if I rev the engine in neutral. Unless someone can think of something else it might be? Keith, i think i may have exactly the same problem as you - does the noise completely disappear when you push the clutch right down? Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Er, not sure yet, I haven't tried that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgage Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 I think if the noise goes away as it does on mine then its either the flywheel or whoel clutch needed replacing - am i right on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 The covers are just pressed & shaped metal plates, 2 bolts to remove, one on each side. You can see the flywheel teeth but you can't wedge a blasted crowbar into them to lock up the drivertrain, grrr. You can see some other round bit o metal as well, could be clutch, could be another bit of the flywheel, who knows -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Hmm - so limited value then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 uv got problems if there's oil behind the inspection covers i meant a proper lift to get the car high, just make sure u can get the car high enough to allow the tranny to come out. i dont think the small axle stands will do it, but could b wrong. its bloody heavy, so dont drop it on yrself. the instructions on mkiv.com r good but balancing the tranny on the jack looks a bit risky to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Originally posted by jjgage I think if the noise goes away as it does on mine then its either the flywheel or whoel clutch needed replacing - am i right on this? I don't know - if it goes away when you put the clutch down than I'd have thought that it was coming from the gearbox... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Originally posted by eyefi uv got problems if there's oil behind the inspection covers i meant a proper lift to get the car high, just make sure u can get the car high enough to allow the tranny to come out. i dont think the small axle stands will do it, but could b wrong. its bloody heavy, so dont drop it on yrself. the instructions on mkiv.com r good but balancing the tranny on the jack looks a bit risky to me. Yeah, I've spoken with Chris W who's told me it's a total b****** of a job without a decent ramp and lift. He's quoting about £250 +parts and labour (flywheel is £250 + vat) to do it for me, which is tempting as he's done it before and has a better selection of tools. Plus he'll be able to check the rest of the car out for me Only problem is getting there and back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Once you get past Birmingham its a lovely drive Keith, empty motorways followed by a nice scenic country road which I usually trundle along at 35 to enjoy the view and piss off the locals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Hmm, yeah, problem is he'll need the car for a couple of days. Could always stay with my Dad in Derbyshire I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 yeah, id say it would b alot of work just to have a look, plus i wouldnt fancy fitting a flywheel myself, if i loose my legs i'd like to b able to blame someone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Originally posted by Keith C Hmm, yeah, problem is he'll need the car for a couple of days. Could always stay with my Dad in Derbyshire I guess. Just to clarify, i don't take 2 days to remove and refit the box and flywheel, I just want to cover my arse in case I find something unexpected wrong. Even then 2 days would be too little if parts not in stock at Toyota need ordering. Might need a clutch, and I only have uprated ones on the shelf, blah blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Sorry, yeah, didn't make myself clear. Er - what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Take a tent and camp in Chris's garden. It's huge, and you won't be seen from the house because of the curvature of the earth. Can't guarentee you won't get eaten by his dogs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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