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D.I.Y Clutch Replacement

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Mutz:
 :roll: well yes there is that; and i was taking the engine out anyway :oops:

But was still told that was the easiest :dance:

Saffy:
The powersteering pump can be unmounted and moved out of way with the pipes attached and tank in place so no need to drain. Non professional mechanic but have had done 300tdi engine swaps before, at home, outside, it took me day and half worth of winter daylight to get engine out and back in after full clutch kit change and crank oil seal, flush intercooler and other little jobs. Mrs helped out too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnuquR9BzNY

To make refitting easier the axles are strapped so the suspension does not raise by x number of inches after engine is removed, this greatly aids aligning the engine back in onto the gearbox input shaft. Also a trolley jack is used to lift the gearbox upward at an angle. Bit of a wiggle and the engine slides back in without much problem.

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