323 BG sedan EDM worklog

[labeo]

Thanks! Yes, I want replace rear main seal too - it would be strange to detach tranny and don't look at rear main!

when's the clutch kit going in?

It is almost replaced, too much photos must be processed, lol
The main culprit is clutch disc

[labeo]

Front and rear engine mount by Mazda, lol

[labeo]

Preparing for tranny detach:






Very useful stuff for assembling step, lol, through some days especially



Front mount, holy oil leak...

A little bit of russian text, lol (for local community)

Inner CV joint

Important support:

[labeo]

Tranny has been detached:








The grooves have almost disappeared from the surface of clutch disc


Flywheel has been detached




View on the rear main seal...

[labeo]

New rear main seal try-on:


Installed:






Before:


After (like brand new, lol):

[Mazda_Powered]

looks awesome! well done. Did you use any type of sealant around the main seal before re-installing the clutch system?

[labeo]

looks awesome! well done. Did you use any type of sealant around the main seal before re-installing the clutch system?

Thanks for comments!
If you're talking about sealant on the "cap" of rear main seal - I hope, here it is:

[gambit686]

Looks good man. I just did mine on friday, Always fun lol. What gear oil are you using?

[labeo]

Thanks for opinion!
Not the best choice, but BP ENERGEAR SGX 75w90

How often do you change oil in gearbox? 50к-75к miles?

[Mazda_Powered]

yep, that's what I was talking about, usually I put some on the outside as well between the main seal housing and the oil pan seal.

[labeo]

yep, that's what I was talking about, usually I put some on the outside as well between the main seal housing and the oil pan seal.

+1, but I haven't intermediate photo of that process, my fault
What about this sealant - it has an inscription "Made in USA", is it true? haha

[Mazda_Powered]

made in the USA, printed in Ukrainian lol, why not

[labeo]

New bearing:


Hand made center tool, lol


Clutch kit has been assembled:


Applying a liitle bit of grease:



Exciting moment:

[labeo]

Brand new mounting brackets, lol






Oil pan paint restoration:



"I see a red door and I want it painted black..." (c), lol

[labeo]

Final assembling:






Job has been almost done...


Slave clutch cyl and

PS comparison of thickness