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Expansion plugs rotted out, dropped Trans.

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Old 02-08-2011, 01:03 AM
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Default Expansion plugs rotted out, dropped Trans.

So my expansion plugs on the back of the engine have rotted out, leaking coolant down to the clutch. I bought a plug kit a while ago because I knew this day was coming. anyway I dropped the trans to find the clutch almost down to the rivets, pressure plate and flywheel has this rainbow colored glaze on it. basically, what should I replace now that the trans is out of the way?

Pilot Bearing
Throw Out Bearing
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Pressure plate
Flywheel Resurfaced
???

Also what do you guys think about this spare clutch setup? Its on the back of a spare 5.0 we have. its been sitting outside for about 4 years, its a very low mileage ford racing setup, is it salvageable?
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aww nobody wants to play with me?

looking on ebay I see this kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/86-95...mZ150556781632

looks like its a Luk OE kit, perfect price for my broke college ***
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Possible clutch fork and clutch fork pivot stud. How is the cable?
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Originally Posted by Bubba 95SN
Possible clutch fork and clutch fork pivot stud. How is the cable?
thanks, I replaced the cable with a Maximum Motorsports cable like 6 months ago.

Went ahead and ordered that Luk clutch kit. I'll see how it holds up.
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Heres what I found along the way. If theres anything that looks funky let me know please. Thanks.







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Resurface the flywheel, Flywheel bolts fo into crankshaft look ans you will noice when removed see inside motor. Put RTV on the flywheel bolts or oil will leak. Fine time to replace rear main crankshaft seal. Front bearing retainer(where TOB slided on)should be inspected closely for wear. May be time to purchase upgrade steel bearing retainer. Replace the Dexron fluid in transmission with new fluid.
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