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Post by evochris on Jan 26, 2022 9:57:42 GMT 1
Hi All, hope everyone is well.
I have a new clutch to fit to the F2, I have an Athena gasket and considering putting a few micron smear of gasket sealant onto the casing to hold it in place and make a better seal. I just wondered what gasket sealer you guys swear by and if I should be using it at all?
I have an EBC clutch set (currently soaking) and some EBC heavy duty springs, I have no clutch slip from the original clutch this is just maintenance and wondered if I need to put in the EBC springs, I was concerned it could make the clutch heavy? If the originals are still in service length should I reuse?
This is stuff I have done many times before but want your opinions.
Cheers all
Chris
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jan 26, 2022 10:05:04 GMT 1
If you original clutch wasn't slipping and the spring length is still in spec the you can reuse them
As an aside the gen Yam springs are only £3 odd each so not expensive
The EBC ones will give you a workout
Steve
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jan 26, 2022 10:06:59 GMT 1
Oh and I just fit the gaskets dry
Steve
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Post by Shytalk on Jan 26, 2022 10:48:23 GMT 1
Oh and I just fit the gaskets dry Steve If anything other than dry, a thin smear of grease is good to use, unless you have seriously warped / damaged surfaces you don't need anything. |
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Post by headcoats on Jan 26, 2022 10:58:18 GMT 1
Just fit 3 standard springs and 3 EBC ones ,alternating them
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Post by evochris on Jan 26, 2022 11:16:59 GMT 1
Hi Fellas, taken on board, thanks. As for fitting 3 and 3 would that not put uneven pressure on the system or is that normal practice?
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Post by evochris on Jan 26, 2022 11:25:34 GMT 1
I have just ordered a set of springs from Fowlers, £27 all in, seems the right thing to do.
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Post by dougw on Jan 26, 2022 14:02:11 GMT 1
Hi Fellas, taken on board, thanks. As for fitting 3 and 3 would that not put uneven pressure on the system or is that normal practice? Fitted alternately gives even pressure. Back in the 80`s used to use 3 stock and 3 TZ clutch springs. I currently have 6 of the EBC heavy duty in , replacing knackered original, definitely does give a workout ! A set of 6 new oem ones from Fowlers on the way, swap 3 out and I`ll have a spare set for the stalled hybrid rebuild. |
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jan 26, 2022 16:17:02 GMT 1
I normally put a RTV type sealer on the engine side case side so that the gaskets stick to it, the only reason i do this is to stick it to the casing for when i open it up for checks or maintenance.
The one thing i would advise is a tiny dob of sealant on both sides of the engine block where the two halfs butt up.
If the EBC kit comes with steel frictions that are completely round i would use the standard spring set up as you have more friction area with them.
Spring wise i would go for lightest possible unless you like gorilla grip work outs.
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Post by tacky1 on Jan 27, 2022 6:00:36 GMT 1
I always use 3/3. 3 race and 3 oem springs and take out the rubber dampers between the plates. Works great.
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Post by abar121 on Jan 28, 2022 16:02:33 GMT 1
Are 4LO and 31k/F2 springs the same?
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jan 28, 2022 16:19:33 GMT 1
Are 4LO and 31k/F2 springs the same? Not sure about that one but i have noticed that YPVS springs are colour coded with yellow paint. Never seen that on a 4LO engine. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jan 28, 2022 19:20:56 GMT 1
Are 4LO and 31k/F2 springs the same? Different part numbers so doubt it Steve |
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Post by 4l04ever on Jan 28, 2022 23:01:07 GMT 1
I use the 6 uprated EBC springs with a modified actuator arm, using an OEM cable and this is still easy to pull.
I fit my own clutch cover gaskets and fit them with a thin smear of grease to ease disassembly.
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Post by Chewie01 on Jan 30, 2022 14:40:45 GMT 1
I use the 6 uprated EBC springs with a modified actuator arm, using an OEM cable and this is still easy to pull. I fit my own clutch cover gaskets and fit them with a thin smear of grease to ease disassembly. I'm curious to know what modification you made to the actuator arm you mentioned, or is it something that's available somewhere? |
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Post by 4l04ever on Jan 31, 2022 11:26:51 GMT 1
I use the 6 uprated EBC springs with a modified actuator arm, using an OEM cable and this is still easy to pull. I fit my own clutch cover gaskets and fit them with a thin smear of grease to ease disassembly. I'm curious to know what modification you made to the actuator arm you mentioned, or is it something that's available somewhere? I get the arm part cut and have a piece welded in to make it 10mm longer. :-) |
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Post by Chewie01 on Jan 31, 2022 12:08:35 GMT 1
I'm curious to know what modification you made to the actuator arm you mentioned, or is it something that's available somewhere? I get the arm part cut and have a piece welded in to make it 10mm longer. :-) Oh, OK. As I don't have welding equipment I won't be doing that. Maybe there's a gap in the market for such a mod, all be it a small market. |
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Post by 4l04ever on Jan 31, 2022 12:24:14 GMT 1
I have several local fabricators who can do this work for me. If you can get a spare arm and send it to me, I can drop it into one of them to sort it for you. I am in West Midlands.
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