15-01-2019, 03:17 PM
(15-01-2019, 10:37 AM)wainwrightj Wrote: *Should I use loctite on the clutch to flywheel bolts?
You only need to remove the flywheel to have it resurfaced or if you plan to replace the crank seal while the gearbox is off. Some suggest 'roughing it up' lightly with a fine abrasive cloth to help the clutch bed in but not sure what others think of that practice.
*Should I purchase new hub nuts or can you reuse the old ones?
I believe the official line is they shouldn't be reused as they deform slightly when tightened to spec & don't perform quite the same when reused. Most don't bother though & take the view that if they're properly tightened & staked or held on with the locking nut there's v little risk of them coming loose. (Make sure the threads are clean n dry when re-tightening). Your choice really. I have replaced them when the hubs have been off for any reason as I picked some up super-cheap a while back.
*If I can't get hold of a torque wrench to correctly torque the hub nuts would you suggest just doing them up as tight as I possibly can (body weight and a breaker bar tight) or leave it until I can torque them correctly?
I have a torque wrench that goes up to 350Nm so can get the 320Nm required. (Remind me where you are?) If it's any help the wrench is 600mm long (550 to centre of handle) and I have to use most of my upper body weight to get 320Nm of torque but don't have to stand on it. (I only weigh 10.5 stone!). By my calculation you need to apply a force of about 60Kg at a distance of 550mm from the fulcrum point to be equivalent to 320Nm.
*Also following on from that which one would apply to a 1999 Rallye, build number is 08102?
*Front Hub, M20, Before VIN 808980 = 196 lb ft
*Front Hub, M20, After VIN 808980 = 181lb ft
*Front Hub, M24 = 237lb ft
It'll be a an M24 nut (Peugeot part number 3297.33) tightened to 320Nm/236lb ft. They commonly require a 35mm socket but sometimes aftermarket driveshafts are supplied with M24 nuts that need a 36mm socket.
*This may well me a huge no no but in the interest of saving money would I be okay to reuse the gearbox oil (only 5000ish miles old)?
I wouldn't have any hesitation about re-using it after that short amount of time in the box.
*Also the kit didn't come with an alignment tool as some others did so any tips for aligning everything without the tool
The Valeo kits normally come with a plastic alignment tool so it must be missing. Sometimes a deep socket will be just the right diameter to act as an alignment tool. Depends how extensive your toolkit is![/list]