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Old July 24th 18, 08:08 PM posted to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech
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Default Clutch bolts and locktite

Arlen Holder posted for all of us...


>
> On 23 Jul 2018 22:37:05 GMT, Paul in Houston TX wrote:
>
> > Nice clutch kit.

>
> I needed 30 inches of 1/2" extension for the two top 17mm bolt
> but those extensions you saw didn't come with the Aisin clutch kit.
> <http://www.bild.me/bild.php?file=7378316clutch01.jpg>
>
> The Rockauto Aisin clutch kit only comes with these 5 parts.
> <http://www.bild.me/bild.php?file=2998436clutch02.jpg>
>
> > From the photo it looks like it got pretty hot.

>
> It was slipping for about 30 to 50 miles and stinking up a bit also.
>
> > I would have it machined or replaced.

>
> Machining is $60, replacement is in stock at one dealer at $716 (PN
> 13405-75040) plus $66.23 in sales tax, which makes that dealer $782.23.
> When I gasped, the counter guy said he could take 20% off, which I didn't
> know that dealers did discounts.
>
> Calling another dealer, they didn't have it in stock but it was $588 plus
> $54.39 in sales tax, which makes it 642.39.
>
> At the local parts stores, a LUK flywheel is $95, O'Reillys PowerTorque
> flywheel is $81.74, and the Autozone BrutePower flywheel is $82.
>
> It always amazes me that the dealer parts guys don't know what brand
> anything is, so I can't tell you who makes the Toyota flywheel but my
> choice is one of the others, based on sheer price alone.
>
> > Rent an electric impact wrench and socket if you need to.

>
> I am about to try now, where I have a 1/2 inch motorocycle hand impact
> driver, but I don't have 1/2 inch 12-point sockets, so I will try with a
> 1/2-inch to 3/8-inch adaptor but that seems like a kludge.
>
> If that doesn't work, when I pick up the flywheel, I'll buy some 1/2 inch
> 12-point impact sockets (if they even exist).
>
> I do have a 220VAC 20-gallon 120 psi compressor and an air impact gun but
> the gun sucks and is only good for spinning off already loose bolts. I
> don't know why it sucks. It never worked. I bought it 20 years ago, and it
> just takes up space in my toolbox. I don't know how to pick a good one at a
> good price where price is important because I almost never use the air
> impact gun.
>
> Maybe I'll buy an air impact gun, but since I need it today, I can only
> shop Home Depot where I don't even know what they sell there or if it's any
> good. Clearly the air impact gun I have sucks, so you can get sucky ones
> for sure, and who wants that.


You want to buy 6 point impact sockets...

IF you hold the flywheel you MAY be able to get it of with a cheater.

Electric impacts have improved. Your present air impact may be weak because
your setup cannot deliver enough air at sufficient pressure.

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