Clutch Alignment Problem

[grantyswilly2]

Hi folks! What is the best way to align the clutch disc on a Clio Williams 2?
I bought a Draper Tools alignment tool but it doesn't seem to be very accurate, each time i think it's centred and try to pop the gearbox back on it doesn't cooperate. Any tips would be greatly appreciated...

[Justin..]

you may need to really wiggle the box on, ive had it when ive had to give up and had a cup of tea, then after it goes straight on.

[grantyswilly2]

So did u use an alignment tool or just get it roughly in place first?

[Justin..]

roughly in place.

[grantyswilly2]

Cheers for the tip, ill go n try again... great fun to work on aren't they, i never used to swear till i tried fixing parts myself on my Williams

[Justin..]

no worries, best of luck! i take it the engine is still in ?

[MatBrown]

Try moving the flywheel slightly to see if it will pop on.


Mat.

[grantyswilly2]

Im definitely taking the whole engine out if i hav 2 do this again, must be easier that way!

[MatBrown]

Indeed it is.
Also allows you to do the cambelt and waterpump with ease.


Mat.

[cliokiz]

I can also vouch for how much of a pain boxes can be to pop back on!

You can be stood there for ages wiggling it around, then stop for a minute, try again and it just pops straight on lol.

As mentioned though get a socket on the bottom pulley bolt and turn the engine a bit to see if that helps.