Replacing Clutch on Saab 93 Aero V6 2006
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Hi
Looking for any advice or pointers really, I have a Saab 93 Aero V6 Manual 2006. Recently have done the work on it myself. New rear calipers, discs and pads. Also replaced heating fan and sorted the leak that coming through from engine bay which is a common issue. Hence have some ability to work on car. The car has been tuned to 320 BHP hence would need an uprated clutch I understand. Could get this done at local garage if the clutch they can supply and fit from LUK is up to the job, they are checking wether they can fit and then warranty an uprated clutch if needed.
Essentially for me the challenge of doing it myself appeals and will save me a fair bit of cash as moneys tight. Another mechanic would be happy to come and supervise / sort the actual installation of the clutch to ensure its correctly aligned. This would also then give me time to source a new DMF if the current one is damaged. (stupidly nursed the car home when it was obvious the clutch was knackered...) I do have the option of my garage , would need to check theres actually room and comprehensively sort it to fit the car in or have the option of another undercover area. Would also need to consider how to comprehensively jack up and support the car. Did look at portable lifts etc but this wipes out the cost saving of doing it myself (do have a lift at the end of it.. )
What are peoples thoughts about a amateur taking this on and any thoughts around clutch / DMF options.
cheers
Charlie
Looking for any advice or pointers really, I have a Saab 93 Aero V6 Manual 2006. Recently have done the work on it myself. New rear calipers, discs and pads. Also replaced heating fan and sorted the leak that coming through from engine bay which is a common issue. Hence have some ability to work on car. The car has been tuned to 320 BHP hence would need an uprated clutch I understand. Could get this done at local garage if the clutch they can supply and fit from LUK is up to the job, they are checking wether they can fit and then warranty an uprated clutch if needed.
Essentially for me the challenge of doing it myself appeals and will save me a fair bit of cash as moneys tight. Another mechanic would be happy to come and supervise / sort the actual installation of the clutch to ensure its correctly aligned. This would also then give me time to source a new DMF if the current one is damaged. (stupidly nursed the car home when it was obvious the clutch was knackered...) I do have the option of my garage , would need to check theres actually room and comprehensively sort it to fit the car in or have the option of another undercover area. Would also need to consider how to comprehensively jack up and support the car. Did look at portable lifts etc but this wipes out the cost saving of doing it myself (do have a lift at the end of it.. )
What are peoples thoughts about a amateur taking this on and any thoughts around clutch / DMF options.
cheers
Charlie
are the V6 all 6spd and what torque are you aiming for ? the standard V6 clutch is good for 480Nm, maybe a little more.
never had the V6 but i know for sure that there's a lot of car to remove before you get to the box, including subframe etc. Work sheet says 8 hours back when saab had dealer workshops. there's a few seals and bushes that you should take the opportunity to renew whilst its in bits as well.
Actually aligning it correctly is the easiest bit - cheap alignment tool and it's back on the flywheel within a couple of minutes
never had the V6 but i know for sure that there's a lot of car to remove before you get to the box, including subframe etc. Work sheet says 8 hours back when saab had dealer workshops. there's a few seals and bushes that you should take the opportunity to renew whilst its in bits as well.
Actually aligning it correctly is the easiest bit - cheap alignment tool and it's back on the flywheel within a couple of minutes
are the V6 all 6spd and what torque are you aiming for ? - think so mine certainly is.
the standard V6 clutch is good for 480Nm, maybe a little more. - cheers
never had the V6 but i know for sure that there's a lot of car to remove before you get to the box, including subframe etc. Work sheet says 8 hours back when saab had dealer workshops. there's a few seals and bushes that you should take the opportunity to renew whilst its in bits as well.
- Yes will order those as well , expecting it to be a fair few more as an amateur...
Actually aligning it correctly is the easiest bit - cheap alignment tool and it's back on the flywheel within a couple of minutes -
Ah good, will likely get a hand for this bit either way.
the standard V6 clutch is good for 480Nm, maybe a little more. - cheers
never had the V6 but i know for sure that there's a lot of car to remove before you get to the box, including subframe etc. Work sheet says 8 hours back when saab had dealer workshops. there's a few seals and bushes that you should take the opportunity to renew whilst its in bits as well.
- Yes will order those as well , expecting it to be a fair few more as an amateur...
Actually aligning it correctly is the easiest bit - cheap alignment tool and it's back on the flywheel within a couple of minutes -
Ah good, will likely get a hand for this bit either way.
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