bnamunds Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hey all, Picked up a Marsland chassis last week (very impressed by the quality from Marsland) and will swap the chassis soon. I'm planning to do the standard bits (new brake lines, new bushings, new bumpstops) when I do the swap. I have a 1988, 2.5L Petrol 90 with 65,000 original miles; it runs solid but has a definite clank sound when you engage the clutch (more noticeable when from a standstill). My question is this: while I have the body off and since I have to remove and transfer over the complete drivetrain are there any big things I should definitely do while I have everything taken apart? New clutch maybe? New gearbox driveshaft maybe (wondering if worn splines are causing the clanking sound)? Love this forum, thanks for all the help and advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I would do both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Watch what you spend, it's very easy to get carried away. Do what is needing done though while the body if lifted, it's a hell of a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I would say clutch and crank seal are a definite job. Anything else is on a case by case basis. Expect to do some work to the bulkhead and repairs tot eh wiring loom. Suspension bushes might be OK if not old, but it seems folly to refit worn bushes on the new chassis, so I'd budget for them (and engine transmission mounts if not in top condition). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil110 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Definitely do the clutch and while it is easy to get at everything give consideration to doing things like the clutch slave cylinder. Be prepared to find lots of things you hadn't anticipated as well, things like prop shaft UJs spring to mind as does A frame ball joint, which might also be the source of your clonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badger Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Things to do that might go wrong in the future... hmmm Put a quality clutch in, then new bearing, release fork, and on the push rod make sure to cable tie it to the release fork. New mounts on the gearbox / transferbox, they are not expensive but easier to do whilst you have the body off, change the oils. When you put the new break lines in, it may seam like a bit crazy, but use copper or stainless p-clips with stainless bolts. If you do you will never had any issue with those falling off in the future, the bolts rusting in etc etc (with that point maybe it's just me) On other things, as neil110 said, check it all out and do what is needed. One mod that you may want to do at this point, is fit an disk break hand break, had one for the last 6 years and it's never had issue, never frozen and always held. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.