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Jersthecool · 04-30-2012, 09:12 PM

So I'm just finishing up painting my bay and putting the engine back together and being the first time ever doing this I just found out I need a clutch alignment tool to get the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel all lined up. I don't however have that tool so I'm wondering what my options are. It's an exedy stage 2, 3 puck clutch and this time I'm putting on a 13lb lightweight flywheel as well. Do I need to find one of these tools and are they clutch type/brand specific or is there some other way I can do it that will not screw up the alignment because if I got it back in my car and the alignment was off I'd probably go crazy.

future · 04-30-2012, 09:14 PM

The tool is a dollar at the store? Lol just buy it

rcdad123 · 05-01-2012, 05:40 AM

clutch alignment tools are cheap. they usually come with clutch kits. you can probably pick one up for less than 10 bucks at your local parts store.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-01-2012, 10:21 PM

Nissan uses the same shaft for the most part so just get a nissan specific alignment tool. Or you got a blown old transmission, just cut the damn input shaft and be your life time alignment tool.

You need this tool or else you'll have a hell of a time getting your transmission in.

Jersthecool · 05-02-2012, 05:30 PM

Didn't know there was one general tool that's car make specific. Thought it would have been clutch brand specific. Thanks for the info definitely saves a bunch of time just being able to go to the part store and get one.

jr_ss · 05-02-2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Or you got a blown old transmission, just cut the damn input shaft and be your life time alignment tool.

That's exactly what I did when my SR trans took a shit. Such a handy tool.

04-30-2012, 09:12 PM	#1
Jersthecool Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clutch allignment? So I'm just finishing up painting my bay and putting the engine back together and being the first time ever doing this I just found out I need a clutch alignment tool to get the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel all lined up. I don't however have that tool so I'm wondering what my options are. It's an exedy stage 2, 3 puck clutch and this time I'm putting on a 13lb lightweight flywheel as well. Do I need to find one of these tools and are they clutch type/brand specific or is there some other way I can do it that will not screw up the alignment because if I got it back in my car and the alignment was off I'd probably go crazy.

05-01-2012, 10:21 PM	#4
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Nissan uses the same shaft for the most part so just get a nissan specific alignment tool. Or you got a blown old transmission, just cut the damn input shaft and be your life time alignment tool. You need this tool or else you'll have a hell of a time getting your transmission in. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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05-01-2012, 05:40 AM	#3
rcdad123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	clutch alignment tools are cheap. they usually come with clutch kits. you can probably pick one up for less than 10 bucks at your local parts store.

05-02-2012, 05:30 PM	#5
Jersthecool Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Didn't know there was one general tool that's car make specific. Thought it would have been clutch brand specific. Thanks for the info definitely saves a bunch of time just being able to go to the part store and get one.