So starting Monday I am going to be disassembling the entire front end of my car for some R&R and I am just looking to make sure I have any replacement parts or special tools I need (not might need). I am adding a limited slip diff, replacing the control arm bushings and adding a set of fixed camber plates.

While it sounds completely and totally insane (it probably is) I dont plan to replace the clutch unless I see something in there that really warrants it. I have second car which means I can afford to have the mini up on blocks for a while if I have to order parts and wait for them to come in.

So far I have come up with:

-2 new axle nuts
-2 new axle snap rings
-coolant
-transmission fluid
-strut nut socket
-Clutch alignment tool*
-ball joint separator

About the clutch tool. Does anybody have one they would be willing to measure the dimensions on? I am going to have access to a lathe this weekend so I could make one then.

Thanks all.

 

I can check my emails and give you the list of parts I replaced while changing my transmission and installing a lsd. It will be quite long.

[FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]11-11-1-492-244-M17 Crank seal
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-1-475-574-M51 Rad hose[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-515-500-M26 breather hose
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-515-501-M109 rad hose
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]23-11-7-551-719-M26 clutch guide tube
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]11-53-7-509-199-BOE hose
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-51-1-520-044-BOE Gasket
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-51-1-524-319-BOE gasket
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]23-11-0-530-904-BOE clutch release arm
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]23-11-7-509-744-BOE clutch release arm lower
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]23-11-7-518-633-BOE shaft seal
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]23-11-7-518-638-BOE shaft seal
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]23-11-7-550-058-BOE shaft seal
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-518-501-BOE coolant hose
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-518-502-BOE coolant hose
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-518-504-BOE coolant hose
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-518-507-BOE coolant hose
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-518-573-BOE coolant hose[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-518-574-BOE coolant hose
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-518-575-BOE coolant hose
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-527-847-BOE coolant hose[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial][SIZE=1]17-12-7-518-616-BOE coolant hose


Plus a new belt tensioner
Detroit tuned bypass valve
Upper motor mount
act clutch and flywheel
slave cylinder + clutch line
water pump
header wrap
re and blue loctite
anerobic sealant
I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch of parts but thats all I can pull up or remember right now.

I think you really should thinking about replacing the clutch this is a job I wouldn't want to have to do again.

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I can imagine. That would be great if you could.

 

As for the clutch alignment tool i used http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-61750-CLUTCH-ALIGNMENT-METRIC/dp/B000BHPZIE/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1280944267&sr= 1-3

$15.00 vs $125 for oem tool it's a no brainer.