Underway with clutch/flywheel changeout

[Dragonwind]

Originally Posted by Idaho Red Rocket 3

Thanks for posting your experience changing the clutch components. My RMS is leaking just a little on my new to me 2000 S. I have been debating taking it to a shop or doing it myself. I think your post has encouraged me to try it myself.

There are several things you should do while you are in there because of the shared labor. The IMS bearing for sure! Some folks have done it themselves and you will need a special puller too to get the old one out. The oil leak could also be from the bad IMS seal which also means it needs addressing.

Good luck!

Chris

[Dragonwind]

I'm still struggling with getting reverse back. This morning I only have about 30 minutes to mess with it but I loosened up the adjustment screw and disconnected the ends at the shifter side. A little adjustment and I was able to engage reverse at the transmission but when I reconnected the shifter I couldn't get it to go.

I ran out of time so tonight I'll be able to mess with it. I'm not sure why I suddenly am having this trouble but I've read that others have too. What I may try to do is set the transmission into reverse then see where the cable lines up at the shifter.

If anyone has some tips on this let me know.

Thanks.
Chris

[Dragonwind]

Got it sorted. Indeed I had knocked one of the links out of whack when inwas trying to get the cables off. I popped it back in and all was well. Drove it five miles and the 3200rpm shudder is gone.

Chris

[AndyA6]

Originally Posted by Dragonwind

Got it sorted. Indeed I had knocked one of the links out of whack when inwas trying to get the cables off. I popped it back in and all was well. Drove it five miles and the 3200rpm shudder is gone.
Chris

That is good to hear!! Seems to be your problem solver, hopefully mine, too!

Thanks again!

Later,
Andy