Hi Guys,
I'm planning to replace the clutch of my RB30 GQ Patrol manual carby model, sometime soon.
Since I haven't done it on a Patrol before, I thought I can get some helpful advice from the backyard and pro gurus here.
I'm planning to do it myself. I know it's a back breaking job, so I'm dying to get it right with the right clutch kit.
What I don't have is a hoist. But, I can get hold of an engine crane & a transmission jack attachment for trolley jack.(or even fabricate a one with few pieces of scrap steel)
1)What is the best way to get started?
Should I pull the motor out first using an engine crane & not touch the transmission or
Should I leave the motor alone & approach from underneath to separate the gearbox from motor using transmission jack?
I do have a way of raising the vehicle up a couple of feet or more using blocks of tree log cutoffs & trolley jacks, if necessary( I used the method safely during the rear diff job).
2)What are the heavy tools I need to do it at home(depend on whether I approach by pulling the motor or pulling the gearbox)?
3)What is the best clutch kit for the RB30?
I located few possible candidates from fleabay, listed below price from low to high.
(I)http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Clutch-Pr...item4ae6ceb605
(II)http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-PA...item53d663c605
(III)http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EXEDY-CLU...item4ae492d942
(IV)http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Pa...item1c22b3f64b
(V))http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XTREME-NI...item339c0cd238
(VI)http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HEAVY-DUT...item1c4ce39a8b
3)What are advantages and disadvantages of the No(V) & (VI) heavy duty clutch? Should I go for it or is it an overkill?
4)Do I need any modifications of the flywheel, etc to accommodate the above heavy duty clutch?
I'll be towing a 12 foot van sometime, along some long distances, & if possible along outback tracks(like Birdsville, Oodnadatta, etc)
5)Do we generally machine the flywheel or do we only do it if it looks bad?
6)Are there any general guidelines to assess a bad flywheel or should I post a picture here with details when I get to it?
Thanx guys
P.S. Pardon me for the plethora of questions. I'm hoping to video & photograph the whole process and put it here for the benefit of mad blokes like me.
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