Gearbox removal guide leaving engine alone... (Thanks Aelred)

[Kieron20V]

Honest question..

Neither of you have obviously ever worked on Peugeots haha.

[saltinot]

It is a PUSH clutch. The throwout bearing pushes the pressure plate which disengages the clutch.

[UrS4boy]

01E clutch activation

... i would like to know if it is a pull or push clutch system in an Audi S2?

???

The clutch pedal pushes on the clutch master cylinder which moves fluid in hydraulic lines to the clutch slave cylinder which then pushes its piston arm out into the clutch operating arm which pushes onto the throw out bearing which pushes on the springs in the clutch pressure plate, which takes the pressure off the clutch disc and disengages the engine from the transmission.

No pull anywhere in that discussion.

http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/24719.phtml

[ddo]

hi all
having read the above (super/tks) but still experiencing difficulties in getting out/down the gearbox (for clutch change), i would like to know if it is a pull or push clutch system in an Audi S2?
cheers :-)

[smiler131177]

I remove my 6 speed last night blood hell there heavy be carefull getting it out 3 of us lifted mine out on your own will be tricky

[Rusty]

Aye, gearbox weighs the best part of 100kg so make sure you're prepared (and get some mates to help!).

[andy10v]

Yup once the engine is out you can do your rods etc easily, fit the new clutch to the engine and then stick it back in the car, no need to remove the gearbox.

[20comer]

the idea was doing both at the same time, clutch and rods, but from your words I understand that's not an issue.

Cheers

[andy10v]

So the consensus is taking the engine off?

If doing uprated rods at the same time, taking the engine and gearbox out with those little 'engine cranes' would even be more beneficial..am I right?
It would also allow to take care of engine and tranny mounts easier. (?)

Thanks

If you have access to a hoist I would lift the engine out the front leaving the gearbox in the car.

That is easy to do on a driveway by yourself (just done it to a 7a).

[20comer]

Ok and for the changing of the rods, what would be the procedure of choice?
Thanks again, just starting in these matters...

[johne]

I think it depends on the facilities you have. If you don't have a pit or any way of getting the car up in the air but still level then engine out is the way.

I've had to do it twice but I went the engine out route both times because for me it was easier to suspend the engine from the roof and push the car backwards away from the engine. Bonus is there's no danger of a very heavy gearbox on top of you and there's a couple of engine hoses and thermostat you can change easily whilst you're at it. You don't even have to change the oil, you can leave it in!

John

[martinws]

I had to take the box out of my fwd coupe a few years ago to get it repaired and it wasnt to bad as i had a pit to work in and no prop to get in the way. Just make sure you get everything you can out of the way so there is plenty of space to move the box. Also be sure you take all the bolts out between the box and motor as it might waste about half an hour of your time.haha oops!!!!

[20comer]

So the consensus is taking the engine off?

If doing uprated rods at the same time, taking the engine and gearbox out with those little 'engine cranes' would even be more beneficial..am I right?
It would also allow to take care of engine and tranny mounts easier. (?)

Thanks

[gunman]

After changing the clutch by taking the gearbox out , I can whole heartedly recommend taking the engine out instead. I would imagine it is a 'nicer' way of doing things.


Many thanks for this guide tho.

[Knight Rider S4]

think id still rather take the engine out..

I agree...and remember the procon system when taking out box