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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Default Clutch alignment tools--what to buy

Been searching all the threads but couldn't find a generic clutch alignment tools.
Do you know which tools will work if I go to Autozone or Advance auto?

Appreciate the help!
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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I just replaced my clutch last weekend, and did it without the tool. I just eyeballed it. The ID of the pilot bearing seemed huge compared to the other cars I'd worked on and that made it pretty easy to line things up the first try.

Before I started the job, I did check at the local Advance Auto & Autozone and neither had a tool for the S2000 (not even for a mid 90's Accord which I heard was similar).

Good luck!
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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go to a part dealer that sells clutch, they usually have a bag of those for most of the popular import car.

i have one for a honda and mazda if you are in socal
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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I've picked up the Universal kit in the past from NAPA. Around $30.
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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calling autozone,

me: hi, do you guys have a universal clutch alignment tool in stock?

autozone: ok, for what kind of car?

me: .........*thinks to self, U.N.I.V.E.R.S.A.L*.............*hangs up phone*.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jeggy,Aug 26 2007, 11:28 PM
calling autozone,

me: hi, do you guys have a universal clutch alignment tool in stock?

autozone: ok, for what kind of car?

me: .........*thinks to self, U.N.I.V.E.R.S.A.L*.............*hangs up phone*.
Yep! that's right.....specially a young dude is in the counter.

If you have used a generic clutch tools that fits from other car, please help me out.

Also another question: the engine and tranny that I bought has no clutch pork. I will order a pork. I noticed inside the bell housing that there is a pork holder. Is there any other spring I need to buy aside from what is build in holder for the pork at the bell housing?
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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Like I said above, the alignment tool is not really necessary, I wouldn't stress over it if you can't find one.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mr2td,Aug 27 2007, 08:16 AM
Like I said above, the alignment tool is not really necessary, I wouldn't stress over it if you can't find one.
How can I eyeball them?
There is a spline to I need to mate?
Maybe you got lucky.
The tranny is so darn heavy (100lbs) and if you insert them and does not match
the tranny could be a nightmare and have to re-do it all over again.

How about my other question, is there any other spring to hold the pork other than whats bolted inside the bellhousing?
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:34 AM
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WTF is a "pork" (well, besides being the other white meat)?
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SheDrivesIt,Aug 27 2007, 09:34 AM
WTF is a "pork" (well, besides being the other white meat)?
sorry I spelled it wrong FORK
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