Hi all, my 2006 Mazda2 ate its clutch catastrophically. The thrust bearing had been noisy for a long time so I suspect it jammed, smashed a finger spring and that is now stuck in the flywheel somehow if the noise is anything to go by. My other half doesn't want to pour money into an 18 year old car so if I can do the clutch replacement myself it will keep it from the scrapyard. I do like the little bus and would prefer to hang onto it but not if it starts costing more than its value.
What I want to know is, can you get enough clearance to get the gearbox off from below without having to remove the whole engine? Is it possible to tilt it enough? It's really hard to find info on this model of Mazda2. Everything is for the one after or for Mazda3s.
I've done my fair share of clutches or gearboxes on rwd cars in situ (808, 1300, RX2 to name a few...) so if I can get at it, I should be fine to do the replacement.
Any help greatly appreciated.
What I want to know is, can you get enough clearance to get the gearbox off from below without having to remove the whole engine? Is it possible to tilt it enough? It's really hard to find info on this model of Mazda2. Everything is for the one after or for Mazda3s.
I've done my fair share of clutches or gearboxes on rwd cars in situ (808, 1300, RX2 to name a few...) so if I can get at it, I should be fine to do the replacement.
Any help greatly appreciated.
