Changing Clutch on a GQ TB42 Carby

[spring_ridge_guy]

Ive done 3 clutch changes on my GQ and the best way IS to pull the motor out 2.5-3 hrs the motor is sitting on the shed floor.
It is only a case of pull the radiator out,all the electrics are plugs except for the Alt,undo exhaust remove starter motor,undo bellhousing and its out.
No heavy lifting or risk of personal injury, heaps easier.
Also makes it easier with aglinment of the clutch plate.

You make it sound so easy chester lol you got any extra tips with the removal of the motor?
Also with so many clutches do you have a sugguestion as to a good one to use?

[chester]

It's not that hard really,undo the air con compresor from the motor it should sit of to the side nicely and the same with the power steering pump.
On the bottom of the fan shourd there is a small section that unclips,it should lift up and out that makes it easier to get the fan off.
As for clutches it depends on your budget,mines a petrol so i used a heavy duty standard diesel one,i was told they are better than the heavy duty petrol clutch so far so good.
The exedy safari tuff clutch is a good clutch that can take a flogging,mate put one in his GU and i was very surprized at the hiding it took,they are fairly costly though.

[nissannewby]

I got a safari tuff in mine is very good. Has good feel and hasnt slipped yet.

[Punderhead]

thanks for all the replies guys. Am starting to think that i will take it in somewhere as i don't have enough equipment to do it myself. It's a shame really!

Cheers!

[nissannewby]

If I didnt have to be at work i would have given you a hand sorry bloke

[spring_ridge_guy]

any one had a HD terrain tamer at all?

[Punderhead]

Well, ended up being able to get a few more trolley jacks so haave changed it myself. Tips for anyone else doing it.

Remove the exhaust sections that run past the gear box. more room on the side.

REMOVE THE FRONT SWAYBAR!!! about an inch less you have to pull the box back before dropping it down.

If you have enough extention bars, and can get someone to guide the socket for you, you can accsess the 2 top bolts on the bellhousing through the hole in the floor created when you removed your gear sticks.

Make sure all the bolts are undone before you start to try and move the box.

Have someone to help you who works for free (e.g. your dad)

If you're able, turn up a clutch aligning shaft to help with the alignment of the clutch.

And hope you get as good k's as I did, 309000 and we're pretty sure it's the original clutch unless someone replaced it with a genuine Nissan one. (but why, I called up and they wanted $800 for the kit)

Hope this helps

Cheers!

[nissannewby]

Good stuff thats how i accessed my top bolts. It definitely makes life a lot easier having a body lift. I used a M16 bolt ground the head down slightly and works a treat to align the clutch .