Bluebear Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) It's all very much a case of two steps forward, one back. Filled up the clutch fluid yesterday, bled through ok, to find that the pedal has fuck all resistance in it for half the travel and then its like hitting a brick wall. Looking at the slave cylinder, it seems that something is wrong with the fork inside the box, because its much further out than it should be. Gearbox off job then, gutted.Is this an understandable occurance if I fitted an ORC309? Was there something I should have done to adjust for the clutch kit? Edited May 5, 2012 by Bluebear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Unlucky dude I had to remove and refit my gearbox three times for a clutch change but I ended up putting the old clutch back in as the new one was faulty, massive piss take!Whatever it is make sure you work out the problem 100%, you don't wanna do it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Found what the problem was, the standard release bearing didn't reach the clutch face £117 smackers later, and I have a brand new Ogura release bearing and sleeve from the land of the rising sun, which will extend the reach and make contact with the clutch. Hopefully get the gearbox back on this weekend, and then once that's done, I can get cracking with doing everything else, which is not a lot to be honest (Until MOT time anyway....)Does anyone know where to get spare exhuast gaskets for the Japspeed full system? Or would I be able to cut my own out of a sheet or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 What clutch kit did you fit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) I have the Ogura ORC309D. Apparently there seems to be a version of the 309 that you can use a standard Toyota release bearing with, obviously not this one It may even be the Blitz Active clutch that you can use it with (essentially a rebranded ORC309) Edited June 1, 2012 by Bluebear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Ah I see, just thought you may have had a blueprint clutch for a second because i had similar problems with my blueprint! How far is the car off being on road now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Well, gearbox will hopefully be on over the weekend, and from there it's literally exhaust, bumper support bar on and bumper on, sort out the mess I've made of the interior, fit brakes and fill up with brake fluid, get hold of a rear foglight then get it MOTed tbh. And then deal with anything (if any, fingers crossed) that the MOT throws up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) I ran an orc309 for 2 years and then sold it to the short man ... He has had loads of troubles with the release bearing issue ...Fkin wicked clutch mind and the noises it makes are pretty unique lol Edited June 1, 2012 by MARC MOSS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 dat ORC309 clutch rattle. dat Japspeed exhaust rumble.Just need to fit an airfilter relocation, sort out an issue with the front drivers side brake pads, and then it should literally be MOT time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pandamonium Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Nice.This making it to JAE mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 About time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Nice.This making it to JAE mate?I think I would have to leave UKSC altogether it didn't - I wouldn't be worthy Just hope I get enough moolah and time to get the Volk 5/4's done and rubberised! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pandamonium Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Excellent, glad to hear it sir.Oh they will look sweet on her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'm badly wanting them in the GramLights gold - it's a Rays colour really, so hopefully the place can get the code/paint specs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pandamonium Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Oh that would look great against the black, be really smart and tidy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Genius Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I have the Ogura ORC309D. Apparently there seems to be a version of the 309 that you can use a standard Toyota release bearing with, obviously not this one It may even be the Blitz Active clutch that you can use it with (essentially a rebranded ORC309)You can indeed run a Blitz Active Clutch with the standard release bearing. But even then you might want to buy the correct one, because mine's giving a whining noise and I had to remove the floor mats to get the clutch released. I have a cm of nothing when I press the clutch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Yeah, mine starts giving feedback as soon as I touch the pedal now that I have the proper Ogura release bearing. When I was trying it with the standard one, literally half of the pedal movement was nothing, then it was just trying to push a house over with your foot as you reach the end of the release forks travel, and the bearing was still in midair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) She passed her MOT 2nd time round! Failed first time because we kind of left the bolts that hold the suspension strut to the hub a bit loose... Whoops.Having boost creep issues at the moment, so I'm going to block off the BOV pipe on the intercooler piping properly so it isn't leaking there. If that doesn't work, Chris (mate who also has a GT and has practically been a godsend helping me out getting the GT MOT ready), says he may have an adjustable actuator lying around. Is fitting that and setting to 0.8 the right way to go about it, or do I need to get an FCD and RFPRR? Or does the turbo need to be taken off and wastegate ported etc?EDIT: From looking at a couple of guides, it seems it's very much a case of doing what works for each car. In that case, I'll sort the slight boost leak first, and then fit a new actuator and see if that helps. Pretty sure the WG on the CT9 wasn't cracked when I took it off before though, so that should be alright to port. At that stage, it should be controlled so I won't need to stop fuel cut or anything because well, it shouldn't happen at 0.8 bar Edited August 6, 2012 by Bluebear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Good news on passing the MOT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 YUS! nice one dude!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Phil, I'm afraid there won't be any sexy Volk 5/4 pictures just yet, got an alarm system to pay for . Especially needed since I live in Burnley and work in Nelson, shitholes both Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 get the alarm.makes more sense buddy.Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Aye, no doubt about that mate. I can just tease everyone on UKSC when I get them done later in the year instead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Looking forward to see this at JAE John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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