Clutch, belt and radiator replacement : questions (somewhat long and boring)

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Hi,

I'm about to replace those on my 96 Legacy Brighton 245,000 kilometers (152 K miles).

A) Clutch.

I'm replacing everything, pressure plate, disc, pilot and throw out bearings, cable, fork. I already have those parts.

Questions:

(1) I made a search and found reference to two retaining clips. Are those the fork retaining clips and are'nt the old one reusable? I dont have those in my clutch kit (OEM).

(2) My clutch has started slipping (very lightly) but is engaging smoothly. Can I get by with sanding the flywheel with fine emery paper or do I HAVE to have the flyweel machined ?

Timing belt.

I replaced it at 112 K miles) and it has still 20 K miles to go. But I decided to replace it at the same time (I'm pulling the engine). When I did the belt at 112 K miles, i replaced the water pump, crank and cam seals and the oil pump O ring (back cover screws were tight). But I did not replace any idlers nor the belt tensioner. I will certainly replace the tensionner and the separator cover (baffle plate).

Questions:

(3) At 152 K miles, should I order the three idlers now or wait to see how they are ? They will be in there another 60 K miles before the next belt change (212 K miles altogether).

(4) Can the three front oil seals (replaced with new brown kind 40 K miles ago) can withstand 60 K more miles (100 K miles total) without problems or should I replace them ?

(5) Should I replace the back crankshaft oil seal? Never been replaced.

(6) Should I replace the water pump (OEM) that I replaced 40K miles ago and that will have to stay in there another 60 K miles (100 K miles total) ?

 

C) Radiator:

I already have one waiting (preventive maintenance) and one OEM thermostat. I want also to replace both metal tubes connecting to both heater hoses: they are almost rusted through.

Questions:

7) What is the exact name of those pipes (for ordering) ? One is short and connects to the intake manifold, the other is long and circonvoluted and connects to the water pump housing.

8) Am I forgetting something ?

 

Thanks in advance!

Gilles

[86BRATMAN]

I would go ahead and replace the idlers just to be on the safe end of things.

 

The rear main seal is a definate yes in my book.

 

It would be in your best interest to get the flywheel resurfaced. It generally doesn't cost that much, my local shop did the one from my 95 for $18 iirc, and had it back to me within the hour.

 

I would venture to say your water pump will be ok. My mom's has 180k on the original(will be replaced soon) and has never had a problem(knock on wood).

 

Those pipes for the heater core would be availible at the dealer, most likely not at a parts store.

 

As long as the throw out bearing clips are not broken or missing you should be able to re use them with no problems.

 

Sorry I'm a little out of order. Good Luck.

[wondercow2]

 

As long as the throw out bearing clips are not broken or missing you should be able to re use them with no problems.

 

 

While the clips aren't dirt cheap, in comparison to the rest of the parts involved it's insignificant. Just replace them! No sense having to essentially re-do the clutch because the old clips gave out.

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Thanks to you both. I'll do exactly as you say.