im gonna be helping a buddy drop his tranny. just wondering how heavy it is.

also, if there are any particular tips about the s2k id appreciate it... I've dropped B and D series but never a rwd F series. We are replacing the 2nd gear synchro problem he is having and replacing his clutch/flywheel. We have the helms, but Id still like to hear from first-hand experience. tia

 

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also, if there are any particular tips about the s2k id appreciate it... I've dropped B and D series but never a rwd F series. We are replacing the 2nd gear synchro problem he is having and replacing his clutch/flywheel. We have the helms, but Id still like to hear from first-hand experience. tia


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don't go the route the helms gives you, it'll take forever. Lower the front subframe ever so slightly to get to the bolts on the bell housing that are hard to get to, you don't need to remove the alternator or AC compressor, just the steering rack.

 

go to s2ki.com and search for 'clutch' 'installation' by cdelena - he has a great writeup, which takes into consideration some of the items from the helms manual.

if you don't have the tools listed, don't attempt it. it isn't a fun job, especially for a first time drop. expect a dealer to take 4-6 hours for a typical clutch replacement and for someone doing it in the garage for the first time - double that, at least.

 

thanks guys

 

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if you don't have the tools listed, don't attempt it. it isn't a fun job, especially for a first time drop. expect a dealer to take 4-6 hours for a typical clutch replacement and for someone doing it in the garage for the first time - double that, at least.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The shop foreman at my local honda dealer has done so many of the clutch TSB's that he's got his own way of doing it and it takes him about 1.5-2 hours for the complete job of dropping the tranny and replacing the clutch and re-install. The helms is not a Bible and any good/competant mechanic knows and understands cars so well after awhile that going by it is not 100% necessary. I'm not one of those mechanics but have the common sense to only use the helms as a reference, not a "if you don't do it the helms way, it's the wrong way." A lift is nice to have in doing this job, don't we all wish we had lifts in our garage.

 

Good info

 

thanks guys, we were able to drop the tranny on sat night. I have to say it was a lot harder to do than fwd hondas imo... mainly because of the awkward location of bolts.
The transmission is being taken apart--He's waiting on the synchro parts to be shipped... so we should have it back together by next weekend.

here are some shots of all the fun:


engine ready to be lowered


here are the crazy subframe bolts that were unthreaded about 3" to lower the engine to give the tranny clearance.


yay transmission out



mmm, the new act clutch installed. I couldnt believe that the old clutch was worn down to the rivets at only ~35k

 

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Thats whats happens when you dump the clutch at 6000 everytime you need to make a U-Turn

About the weight, we'll weigh it on the ever so accurate bathroom scale soon and post some numbers. As far as apporximations for anyone wondering, it's definitely a two person, due to its awkward size. One can lift it, but two should be there to keep it balanced and such. Correct me if I'm wrong on that Tilt (since I didn't really do anything but eat beef jerky and complain about how long it was taking).

 

Well, sorry , we never did weigh it. Was definitely a two-person job though.

Anyway, the car is back on the road, and I have yet to drive it but from what I felt riding shotgun, and what everyone that did drive it was saying, the ACT unsprung 6-puck is not as harsh as people are said it would be. Not that hard to make a smooth start. The comptech flywheel made a noticable difference, and forces a rev-match when shifting through the gears.

 

TILT, I need that resonator. Bheitz69@insightbb.com I know this isnt classifieds but im trial and cant post new thread yet. Sorry and thanks