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1. Location Pipe Creek Texas 6th Gear Posts 1 589 iTrader 0 0 Gallery The only concern is to be sure the bearing is fully seated on the shaft As long as the correct bearing part number is used there will be no change in relationship with the race Starting with Tony Nuzzo and echoed by more than one installer including a local transmission expert cautions were issued against bearings made in China and Taiwan The stock bearing is manufactured in Germany by SKF one of the best made Japanese bearings have been given high marks also along with the U S made Timken There was a question raised about setting lash to keep noise down on the Quaife and improve shifting Showed pictures of the split case and gears to someone who blueprints racing transmissions and he told me didn t have anything to be concerned about so didn t pursue that any further There is no noise from this Quaife am using a higher viscosity transmission lube Silkolene SYN5 75W90 at the moment which may have something to do with that and since it s a new clutch I ve been avoiding engine braking l Il be going back to the stock MTF 94 in another week so we ll see had backlash before the install especially after a downshift and hard throttle on but thought that was a function of the clutch In that regard the only change has been to a silky smooth clutch engagement I ve not hammered this thing yet maybe just a little so a thorough evaluation will hav2. Can I hire you to do this on my car know the dealership overcharges but what is a good rate for an import mechanic to do this LET S MOTOR 9 29 2002 EB W MCS 81 504 miles Original owner since 2002 m 03 31 2007 03 51 PM Join Date Aug 2004 k huevo G Location Pipe Creek Texas 6th Gear Posts 1 589 iTrader 0 0 Gallery Here s a better photo of the upper engine support and the transmission jack helpers for us old guys http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview The OEM engine support bracket Some filing of the bracket is needed in order for it to fit behind a coolant hose http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview A AA m 03 31 2007 04 46 PM 002 Join Date Feb 2005 Posts 913 5th Gear Gallery iTrader 0 0 K huevo Is there any special thought required concerning axial play of the diff in the case when pressing on the bearings Any extra noise from the quaife How s the backlash when getting on off the gas compared to the stock open diff m 03 31 2007 11 51 PM k huevo Go Join Date Aug 2004
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5. more ACTS A A m 03 31 2007 09 27 AM 10 j Join Date Apr 2003 MiNi norm03s g Location Ellicott City Maryland USA p 6th Gear Posts 1 721 iTrader 0 0 Gallery This needs to be a How to sticky Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot and anyone going faster than you is a maniac George Carlin m 03 31 2007 11 02 AM l Join Date Aug 2004 k huevo G Location Pipe Creek Texas 6th Gear Posts 1 589 iTrader 0 0 Gallery This OEM tool was helpful also it aligns the clutch disc to the center while tightening the pressure plate a big time saver The plastic alignment tool that comes with aftermarket pressure plate kits is far less precise http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview F m 03 31 2007 01 02 PM Pa rtsman Join Date Mar 2005 Location Westerly RI Legion_of_ Doom Posts 3 991 iTrader 100 9 Gallery Excellent job and thread Keith Thanks very much for taking the time to document and post it You really gave those of us that haven t been that deep into the car yet a good look A A a ae m 03 31 2007 01 18 PM z Join Date Sep 2006 nabeshin Location Lincoln NE Functioning Lunatic Posts 4 899 ALLIANCE Gallery iTrader 100 1 Garage
6. will do still can t quite understand how it works though I ll have to find a theory of operation document Some how today got an itch to install a cam as one of my last power mods until rebuild the old beast so that may come first want to be able to hammer it after the install and not wait for the clutch to break in m 05 07 2007 04 35 PM Join Date Aug 2004 k huevo Location Pipe Creek Texas 6th Gear Posts 1 589 iTrader 0 0 Gallery Not long after the install fluid appeared at the transmission weep hole My first thought was a failure of the rear main seal again as fate would have it the OEM seal driver ordered over two months ago finally arrived and had a new approach for removing the old seal so it felt like was prepared this time Well the leak was coming from the transmission input shaft seal instead and it was a big mess Enough had pooled to be picked up by the starter ring gear and slung around the clutch housing contaminating the clutch disc as well http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywh
7. 1 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview gt h J er 4 gt er iis i b labeled the wiring so would know what they attached to during reassembly and took photos of the routing both from below and above for a reference The shift cables had to be disconnected shown is the nifty BMW MINI tool for the job http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview The radiator support was put in had to be removed F A E x 1 r a wile a f In addition to an automotive jack used the OEM engine support bracket suspended by an upper engine Support This provided more control during removal and the difficult realigning of the transmission input Shaft with the clutch disc after the install The passenger s side hydraulic engine mount remained in place and only the brace 03 model and nut were removed http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview i _ Out came the transmission Some of the bolts were incredibly tight and in inconvenient loca
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9. al calls for a light film of ESSO Unirex S2 grease on the guide tube and the directions with the pressure plate kit extend that recommendation to the transmission input shaft splines It requires only a very small amount of this special tenacious grease http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview F A final inspection to make sure the clutch release bearing is in its place before bolting up the gear box http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview In all the clutch amp flywheel install threads I ve read it s only mentioned to replace the clutch release bearing but think it makes sense to replace the other wearing parts in the mechanism also the clutch release bearing and guide tube as a pair would seem a must Last edited by k huevo 05 10 2007 at 12 11 AM m 05 07 2007 04 55 PM Join Date Jan 2003 Posts 172 iTrader 0 0 Gallery Quote Here is the ill fated aluminum flywheel that couldn t use This had to be removed and because of time constraints installed the latest OEM flywheel and pressure plate kit Why
10. ddies online Advertisement Ads by Google Window Install Find 5 Star Rated Window Pros Backed By Our Service Guarantee www 1800Contractor com 6 000 Differential Parts Randy s stocks parts like no one Same day shipping Low prices www ringpinion com Habberstad MINI Either during manufacture or when the engine harness was replaced locally the installer had become Incredible savings and impatient with the heat shield and forced it in place bending the shield missing the grommet mounts selection at LI s Best and abrading a starter wire amp powersteering cables Automobile Dealer www HabberstadMINI com Mini Grille Guards Westin Aries Steelcraft Romik Bull Bars Push Bars Rear Guards www CARiD com Grille Guards http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview Replace BMW Transmission View Our Selection amp Pricing Get Your BMW Transmission Replaced ServiceBMWOfTenafly com So out came the heat shield followed by the starter the passenger s side drive amp mid shafts the driver s side drive shaft and steering knuckle a a 7 gi fe foes TH H 4 i http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 201
11. e end of it against a stop and the other round end wedged in one of the Quaife s oil holes put every ounce of personal energy on keeping it all together in place without moving and applying torque there must be a better way New carrier bearings should be installed on the new differential first tried and failed baking the bearing and dropping it on the bearing stuck on the oven mitt got cocked on the end shaft and cooled quickly others had better luck with that method A local shop corrected my mistake and pressed on the other bearing I baked them some cookies All exposed bearings the differential in particular races and gear teeth were lubricated with fresh transmission fluid Blot up as much fluid as you can in the outboard gear case half before the next step so when turned over to cap the case none will drip down and spoil the sealant application The mating surfaces of both gear case edges are thoroughly cleaned anaerobic surface prep is applied to one side use masking shields to keep the surface prep off the gear box internals a thin bead of anaerobic sealant is applied to the other mating surface and the two halves carefully put together Once again it s important to monitor the torque applied 30 ft lb to all the gear case bolts because it s easy to forget your place and miss one of them Here are some of the extras needed when splitting the gear case and replacing the flywheel threadlocker anaerobic sealant plus a
12. e i pe i a 7 Mi eral E Ena 1 f 5 FF i F E Fi F i IN r i i j i i i jid HR fi it i F 1 j 4 s ET rhe ey i y 1 li E ge My apologies for the lack of photos on the next steps since this is the part not covered by the Bentley Service Manual felt the need to stay focused although wish had pictures for extra QC QA but here it is in a nutshell the differential ring gear has to be removed and fastened to the Quaife Again loosen in a cross pattern Degrease the ring gear bolts and clean the threads with a wire brush There is more than one approach to the ring gear fastening step here is the procedure performed Tighten the bolts in a cross pattern in 10 ft lb increments up to 30 ft lb remove each bolt in the same cross pattern one at a time degrease forced air dry apply red threadlocker and torque to 70 ft lb final torque value sources LuckyDogGarage and Hubie Fuh With ten bolts to tighten on this critical component it s easy to get lost quality control measures are necessary used sticky page markers to number label each bolt removed the appropriate number applied torque and marked with Whiteout for the next round applied the number and marked and followed with remove the number and marked and so on in the end all bolts had the same number of marks Applying 70 ft lb on this small component was not easy requiring a method of securing the differential used a large centering tool round pry bar braced on
13. e to wait http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview Join Date Apr 2003 TonyB F Location a canyon south Bay Area 6th Gear Posts 3 838 iTrader 0 Gallery This is just awesome info have never done something like this before and with this information and considering my current situation regarding the lack of a garage might not anytime soon With the projects have done must say that it does take a conscious effort to document steps and take photos along they way especially when tired frustrated and with dirty hands appreciate those who do this for the Community Weight 03 IB MCS 2 424 Ibs corner balanced 1 4 tank gas WHP 223 7 300 RPM on 13 5 psi Mustang ABF Performance Front 2 2 deg camber 0 toe 350 PSS9 s CE28N s Conti Ext Contact DW 205 50 16 36 psi Rear 1 6 deg camber 06 toe in 340 PSS9 s CE28N s Conti Ext Contact DW 205 45 16 38 psi m 04 01 2007 12 25 AM Join Date Feb 2005 002 Posts 913 5th Gear Gallery iTrader 0 0 K huevo Thanks have the obx yeah yeah know it s cheap but felt like gambling and was going to use the bearing number you gave me for napa took the Isd apart to look inside and check out the machining It s pretty rough but think it
14. eel and Quaife Install Overview The rub with this seal is a bearing located behind it so extra care is required during removal to avoid damaging the bearing retainer After a couple of pros gave me a cavalier suggestion to just use a screw driver gave it a try used a nut driver for a fulcrum and a screw driver as the lever to pry open a Space then an angled needle nose to pull it out there is a shoulder on the input shaft that provided perfect leverage for the pliers elbow That s plastic from a water bottle protecting the shaft TF t ro http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPRR North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview This is the prophylactic method used when sliding the seal over the shaft splines S The seal was driven flush using a PVC sink fitting first using the flange side to drive it flush then the smaller diameter side to take it a little further like the way the stock seal fit http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview While was in there it was a good opportunity to freshen up the clutch release mechanisms The latest guide tube
15. has a polished surface to reduce friction with the clutch release bearing the older model has a course Parkerized finish http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview The new version of the clutch release bearing has a self lubricating nylon sleeve for the sliding surface _ _ The older bearing is all metal in the interior diameter http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview Since the clutch release parts had to be removed to degrease the clutch housing the clutch release Shaft s nylon bushings were also replaced along with new threadlocker equipped OEM bolts Before replacing the bushings the shaft had play in all directions after the new bushings the shaft would no longer wiggle BTW there was no wear on the clutch release fork s contact pads so need for that part to be replaced SROREDAS ON i RA ath f d DE T S A ONON O lt AY atta i ra ay O N ont i Ps SAS hy 3 i rah Way ONY RA te A ICT KR Le AN ah nS EO l Ai NA CNN OS gt oA any nt CAMs OO xi AA UI CON Ca Ys The Bentley Service Manu
16. hose All of the torque values except for those involving the gear case can be found in the Bentley Service Manual Although this job can be performed by the numbers it does require a little more than average mechanical skills recommend contracting a professional for this install but money savings can be substantial for the do it yourselfer Special thanks goes out to Chad http www detroittuned com Dan http www grassrootsgarage com Jan El Diablito Joe http www jgcycles com jagindex html and Mike drmike txwerks com http engr smu edu rcam com3v minic niclutchO1 htm IE m 03 30 2007 06 07 PM TonyB Join Date Apr 2003 Location a canyon south Bay Area 6th Gear Posts 3 838 iTrader 0 0 Gallery Keith you don t post much but when you do it s usually good And this qualifies as exceptional Thank you very much wonder if that power steering cable issue is somewhat chronic as recall a few losing their steering namely racers And see a better photo of the infamous blue bucket you got some grief about j Thanks again Weight 03 IB MCS 2 424 Ibs corner balanced 1 4 tank gas WHP 223 7 300 RPM on 13 5 psi Mustang ABF Performance Front 2 2 deg camber 0 toe 350 PSS9 s CE28N s Conti Ext Contact DW 205 50 16 36 psi Rear 1 6 deg camber 06 toe in 340 PSS9 s CE28N s Conti Ext Contact DW 205 45 16 38 psi m 03 30 2007 06 37 PM Join Date Apr 2003 norm03
17. naerobic surface prep not shown special grease for the clutch Shaft splines amp release bearing and two new bearings http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview en tne TE M E aai TAr re ie a a 4 p aa a 4 A 1 V i k x hi The rear main seal had been weeping at first didn t think it warranted attention when the aluminum flywheel was installed When pulled the lightweight flywheel could see the areas l d cleaned were moist again this combined with advice from a couple of local MINI techs prompted me to order a new seal to install BTW none of the local MINI techs had replaced one before so they couldn t provide any guidance The old seal was very difficult to remove unlike one had removed from a Cooper motor After trying to be extra careful and destroying one of the special fabricated tools made was getting no where It took a smooth flat blade screwdriver to chisel some pressure relief then one of my fabricated do dads to pry it out S P T wy kad j Fi iT i k 1 4 i al i a i 5 a 7 p s TAP B gt Th i The only OEM MINI installation tool available was a seal protector sleeve which was glad to have during the i
18. nstall used some PVC fittings to drive the seal and this was not easy either Only time will tell whether the replacement seal will be any better because the hole was not round which is probably why the original seal was weeping F tae http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview It was a successful seal install in the end Here s a tip learned from one of the local MINI techs in order to hold the crankshaft while tightening any bolts use a transmission bolt as a brace against a large screwdriver with the blade indexing a starter gear tooth this pry bar fit perfect That s the most resent version of the stock dual mass flywheel and it is much quieter than the original on my vehicle http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview ie We a e e i yy F t ji 2 s m The entire kit installed Clutch engagement is now right in the middle of travel instead of an inch off the floor like the old one and pedal pressure is effortless The difference is so pronounced there must have been a problem with the old flywheel am
19. osts 218 iTrader 100 6 Gallery GREAT writeup I m going over it many times before digging in Any idea what the pn was for the OEM clutch tool as well as the seal protector can t seem to find them Aside from that I m taking your approach and replacing the wear items you did as well Better safe than sorry Do you have the torque specs for all the bolts Lastly if you don t disconnect the slave cylinder do you need to bleed the clutch system always thought if the system wasn t opened no bleeding was necessary 03 MCS 6SPD JB B 75K MI RMW TUNED 201 1WHP BEFORE BELT CAT DELETE K amp N 1550 HAI CM FX300 JBR FW ALTA 15 380CC MSD HOTWIRES TSW DAMPER MILLTEK 4 1 SS HEADER NO CAT B amp M SSK WHALEN CUE TT BOOT H amp R S SPARCO MILANOS CHROMELINE ICE lt LINK BOBCATS TSW CARBONS STOPTECH SS LINES BRASS BUSHINGS VIS CF HOOD CD 73 8 m 08 03 2009 11 33 PM 24 HM Join Date Apr 2009 ED WJ HMH Location Panther City Texas 2nd Gear Posts 144 iTrader 0 0 Gallery Thanks for the write up great read on the install 2005 MCS Kurgan Back from the dead m 08 03 2009 11 40 PM i Join Date Nov 2007 a jl MrCoo ers Location Boston MA H ta Marketplace Moderator Posts 1 916 n MaALLIAMCE Gallery iTrader 100 3 Garage guess my question is has anyone figured out what causes the squeaky rusty rubbery sensation when you depress the
20. p pressure plate clutch was pressed for time to complete the job before the weather turned bad again and had a few difficulties new strut install fat Bilstein that put me way behind so once again no photos for the rest of the install Very lightly grease the transmission shaft splines and clutch pressure release bearing ID Right before positioning the transmission for install check to make sure the pressure release bearing is where it s Supposed to be and clicked on the actuator fingers fork The transmission housing required some wiggling amp wrangling to re fit this is where the transmission dolly and two engine supports came in handy for a solo install had a breaker bar and socket on the end of the crankshaft damper bolt to move the crankshaft for clutch spline alignment an elbow on the jack handle a hand guiding the gearbox a knee on the transmission lift and sometimes looked like one of those break dancers spinning around on their head corrected the improper routing of the engine harness fixed the heat shield and http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview put all the brackets where they should have been in the first place Bleeding the clutch slave after this job is a must plenty of bubbles could be seen in the catch bottle
21. r Posts 2 184 iTrader 0 0 i W Gallery keith knows all 10 great write up as alwayssss er www justin davis com m 03 30 2007 11 32 PM 6 a TA oin Date Feb 2006 billie morini i e 981 5th Gear Gallery iTrader 0 0 k that is a mighty fine and educational set of photos Thank you so very much billie AB 73 A k huevo Go Join Date Aug 2004 Location Pipe Creek Texas 6th Gear Posts 1 589 iTrader 0 0 Gallery markldriskill gt It took more hours than can count but also had multiple projects going on gt The shift cables can be removed with a pry bar or screwdriver but the OEM tool makes it quick amp easy gt I like to think I m smooth with the brake amp accelerator pedal so in normal driving it isn t noticeable but of course have to see what it can do in those situations steering control and grip have improved gt The OEM flywheel and clutch were plan B there was a fitment problem with the badder kit and no replacement was available couldn t afford a rental car for an indefinite period of time and the OEM kit was on the shelf at the local parts department Tony Norm Justin and Billie thanks for the positive comments es EE m 03 31 2007 01 32 AM T Join Date Apr 2004 hi S26 Go Location Maple Ridge BC 5th Gear Posts 894 iTrader 100 3 Gallery http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife ins
22. s Location Ellicott City Maryland USA ae 6th Gear Posts 1 721 iTrader 0 0 Gallery Thanks k huevo excellent stuff This needs to be a How to sticky Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot and anyone going faster than you is a maniac George Carlin EIE m 03 30 2007 11 05 PM 4 A Join Date Apr 2003 markldriskill o Location Long Beach CA 5th Gear Posts 811 iTrader 0 0 Gallery Weeping is what would have in common with your seal if ever tried to perform this operation All can say is Wow Thanks for all the astounding effort If nothing else this convinced me that will give up any thought of doing it myself So you ended up going to an OEM flywheel AND clutch So the only mod was actually the Quaife http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview If you don t mind my asking gt how many hours did this take gt did read correctly that you only had to purchase one special BMW MINI tool gt how do you like the Quaife gt why not a badder FW and clutch other than the time element Again thanks for everything and YES THIS MUST BECOME A STICKY m 03 30 2007 11 16 PM i i Join Date Aug 2006 ustintime Location bryan tx 6th Gea
23. tall overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview Superb how to write up Too bad about your lightened flywheel pressure plate clutch combo Please keep us updated on your impressions of the lightened version of Quaife s ATB diff 2004 Liquid Yellow MCS Sport Chrome Pkg 17 Alta SC Pulley Alta Intake Alta IC Diverter Ultrik Cam CM Flywheel FX200 OBX ATB Diff JCW Fuel Injectors and Software Edge Racing Sport Header with Magnaflow Cat 1 Ball Exhaust JCW Plugs Powerflex Front Subframe Bushings Powerflex Motor Mount Inserts Alta Springs Alta Lower Control Arms Alta 19mm Rear Sway Bar Rear Seat Deleted 17 by 7 O Z Ultraleggeras Auto Meter Boost Vacuum And Oil Pressure Gauges AED 9 4 m 03 31 2007 06 37 AM Join Date Sep 2004 S iderX Posts 5 149 6th Gear Gallery iTrader 0 0 As always Kieth your info is tops really nice job taking pictures and documenting is hard to remember to do while in the battle Thanks 1 my grandson Cian the Mini and me Mini was TT to a good home in CA now have a 2001 M roadster silver black DDM intk M7 TB M7 DFIC 2 RMW head shrick WMS pm runners intk mfld cmber plates CMP custom header Milltek PSS9s BBS T1R AP bbk Alta SS plo coil ngy M7 str ustr CC F R sway bar Aero Kit op bst gauges J CW 380s Quaiffe Clutchmaster FW RMW custom tune 231 7 whp F amp R sway bars and
24. tions so be prepared recommend a 15mm impact swivel socket and powerful impact wrench although all the bolts can be done and one had to be with a standard socket short extension and long breaker bar http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview The pressure plate bolts require a Torx E8 socket as with all the bolt removal and installs loosen in a cross pattern a W Sy a Here is the ill fated aluminum flywheel that couldn t use This had to be removed and because of time constraints installed the latest OEM flywheel and pressure plate kit http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview Some of the lower bolts on the gear case were badly rusted requiring a clean up with a thread restoration tap and die The split gear box and stock open differential Oddly the shifter cable holder had threadlocker on the bolts so they also required some clean up with the restoration tap and die as well as an application of blue thread locker when reassembled if BMW specs threadlocker on the bolt do it http www northamericanmo
25. toring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview Here are metal shavings captured by the transmission magnet The magnet is about the size of a half dollar coin this is not very bad and does not mean damage has been done most came from the open differential gears An analysis of the OEM fluid the second change interval showed very little wear residues a a Here are the early and late model Quaife ATB differentials The one on the left is the newest version which had 2lb 60z trimmed away The early version has very close tolerances and the Quaife on a diet rattles like a maraca when shaken The original plan was to install a lightweight flywheel wanted lower reciprocal mass in aS many places as possible while putting this package together so the newer model was installed I m told by Autotech here is no functional difference between the two and only machining of the outer surfaces was performed the manufacturing die is identical http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview ALTA asr l i i p i k ji j hy y i 4 yy h nE d FI f HLN ha i BE EAM LLL Yh n T
26. you can not use this flywheel Does not go on the OEM clutch Last edited by Fisher 05 07 2007 at 07 40 PM m 05 22 2007 01 14 PM Pi oin Date May 2006 chawness n lst Gear Gallery iTrader 0 0 Wouldnt it be easier to just pull the engine Steve Certified Amsoil Dealer 2002 MCS ALTA cold air intake Remus Stainless exhaust ALTA 15 pulley SPC camber plates Powerflex Bushings ALTA cntrl arms Ive replaced Head Gasket 1 piston Control Arm bushings CV boot F brakes Fan shroud assembly Water pump thermostat rear control arms Got Mini Grab your tools http www northamericanmotoring com forums how to 96588 drivetrain clutch fly wheel and quaife install overview html 1 15 2011 3 14 16 PM MINI COOPER North American Motoring Drivetrain Clutch Flywheel and Quaife Install Overview m 05 22 2007 01 27 PM 22 Join Date May 2006 chawness Posts 37 1st Gear Gallery iTrader 0 0 Nevermind Steve Certified Amsoil Dealer 2002 MCS ALTA cold air intake Remus Stainless exhaust ALTA 15 pulley SPC camber plates Powerflex Bushings ALTA cntrl arms Ive replaced Head Gasket 1 piston Control Arm bushings CV boot F brakes Fan shroud assembly Water pump thermostat rear control arms Got Mini Grab your tools C A m 07 22 2009 02 43 AM Join Date Sep 2007 oka ht Location MA 3rd Gear P
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