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bburge
May 13th, 2007, 11:35
So after busting my slave cylinder on Holcomb Creek on Saturday and getting down the mountain via flatbed - I felt that it was probably a minor failure but would require replacing _everything_ inside the bell housing.

I was wrong and we did the right thing.

The REAL work begins:

http://www.4footed.com/images/hits/clutch/small/P1000221-6x4.jpg


This was no minor failure!

http://www.4footed.com/images/hits/clutch/small/P1000225-6x4.jpg

A lot of it was melted and wrapped around the trans input shaft:

http://www.4footed.com/images/hits/clutch/small/P1000226-6x4.jpg

Some of the melted plastic had to be broken from around the shaft:

http://www.4footed.com/images/hits/clutch/small/P1000232-6x4.jpg


It's mostly back together. I have to hook the sensors, drive shafts and exhaust, bleed the system - then make sure it all works.

All the images (most that the few here) are available in 800x600 (though they don't a lot of tech detail) at http://www.4footed.com/images/hits/clutch/

and the full size versions at http://www.4footed.com/images/hits/clutch/big/


bburge
JohnX
May 13th, 2007, 20:33
Ouch.

So do you think that was caused by slipping clutch overheating things or ???

BTW How long did it take overall? Two Guys? I see you got the tranny jack, good call.
bburge
May 13th, 2007, 21:06
Some of the cooking may have been from the driving I had to do afterwards without a clutch. I don't think I was driving any wilder than I usually do.

It was a clutch, pressure plate, bearing/slave that had almost 258K miles on it...

bburge
TackerT
May 14th, 2007, 10:24
What clutch brand did you put in?I put a Luk pro gold clutch in my jeep it can take a hard beating.I put some off brand clutch the first time that was a joke.It lasted about two weeks.Almost went crazy haveing to pull drive shafts,center support,those two f-ing bolts on the top of the bell houseing,exhaust,oil twice in a month and starter.good luck!
GSequoia
May 14th, 2007, 10:45
I put some off brand clutch the first time that was a joke.It lasted about two weeks.

I've seen you drive, Throttle Boy, that surprises me.

:cheers:
bburge
May 14th, 2007, 13:25
What clutch brand did you put in?I put a Luk pro gold clutch in my jeep it can take a hard beating.I put some off brand clutch the first time that was a joke.It lasted about two weeks.Almost went crazy haveing to pull drive shafts,center support,those two f-ing bolts on the top of the bell houseing,exhaust,oil twice in a month and starter.good luck!

I went with the Luk Pro Gold. How easy is your pedal to push - mine seems too easy.

As for the top two bolts, there's a secret that makes them almost easy...

What do you mean when you said "oil"?

bburge
TackerT
May 14th, 2007, 13:58
Transfer case oil and tranny.It was a little soft but not much more then stock.It seem to stiffen up after 1000miles on it.Jack up the rear end and have some one turn the drive shaft while you push the clutch in.
bburge
May 14th, 2007, 14:16
I'm driving it. It just feels too easy to push in! :o

bburge
Gerr
May 14th, 2007, 15:49
I'm driving it. It just feels too easy to push in! :o

bburge
not uncommon. My stock clutches were very firm compared to the aftermarket ones Ive since installed.
TackerT
May 14th, 2007, 15:57
If its working go with it.Alot better than a stiff clutch.Foot starts cramping or hurts when I get home after along weekend of wheeling!
markw
May 14th, 2007, 20:48
Top two bolts are easy if you can tilt the tranny/xfer case down. Long extension with a swivel on the E?? socket. Or I think 3/8 12 point.
bburge
May 14th, 2007, 21:19
It's an E12, but the secret is to NOT use a swivel... ;)

bburge
GSequoia
May 14th, 2007, 21:30
It's an E12, but the secret is to NOT use a swivel... ;)

bburge

I forget if I used a swivel or not when I pulled the AX-15 at the bone yard. I had serious help though. Shot motor mounts so the trans would drop REEEEEAAAL far :D
bburge
May 14th, 2007, 22:52
We called Remi and he gave us the REAL secret.

I'd tell you, but I'd not want to steal his thunder! He said it was for the right (starter) side one, but when it came time to put them back we did BOTH that way.

Wait, I shall summon Remi... guns, guns, guns, guns

bburge
Kejtar
May 22nd, 2007, 23:55
We called Remi and he gave us the REAL secret.

I'd tell you, but I'd not want to steal his thunder! He said it was for the right (starter) side one, but when it came time to put them back we did BOTH that way.

Wait, I shall summon Remi... guns, guns, guns, guns

bburge
LOL.... you mean the secret that deals with going through a certain secret hole? :D

And speaking of guns... I just acquired a REALLY nice rifle ;) Can you say custom shop remington 700? :D
johnnyc
May 23rd, 2007, 00:12
LOL.... you mean the secret that deals with going through a certain secret hole? :D

Hey, I thought that was MY secret. Well, I guess we thought of it together. :)
GSequoia
May 23rd, 2007, 10:51
Hey, I thought that was MY secret. Well, I guess we thought of it together. :)

Jesus boys, didn't you ever learn what happens on the Rubicon stays on the Rubicon?

Well,I guess now I know why Johnny rolled...
karstic
May 23rd, 2007, 15:42
Jesus boys, didn't you ever learn what happens on the Rubicon stays on the Rubicon?

Well,I guess now I know why Johnny rolled...

Yeah two people trying to find the secret little hole.