It was in when I originally bought the car but I didn’t know at the time he haven’t informed the DVLA of the change it was just as much my fault because I didn’t look at the V5 when it came in my name when I bought it I got in touch with the DVLA but you need a engineers report on headed note paper submitted to them before the will change it had it been registered before 1973 it would have been ok now you have to get a receipt for the engine to prove it’s not stolen they should know that because that engine is on the V5 they are just being arsey hopefully it will get sorted soon as I have an engineer to check it sometime next week stay safe and dry all the best for Christmas and the New Year
As a first i need to thank u for this video. It gave me the convidence to undertake this job on my Almera. So thanks! I followed all steps and the clutch is replaced! For the not professionals thinking of doing this job. Here are some things to take in account. 1) removing the driveshaft might not go as easily as in this case. A tip if it doesn't want to come out with hammer. I used a straptool for oilfilter and put this at the base of the driveshaft and used it as a basepoint for the hammer and chisel. 2) Make sure u have enough groundclearing. My stands and jack didn't go this high. So there was not enough room to put gearbox on me while laying under the car. I had a lifting point in my garage so i resorted to winching it up. If u don't have the possibility to winch make sure u get the ground clearance high enough. 3) my frustration: not all clutch kits come with alligning tools. I learned u can make one with a iron rod and some ducktape. Worked fine. So all in all it's possible to do this on your own just take it slowly and do it safe! Bes of luck and tnx again for the video!
I did this job 2 christmasses ago without the aid of this video, it didn't go very well and took ages, next time i'll know the cheats. Only good thing is at least i had a dry and heated workshop. Great vid.
Well Kevin you helped me so much with my Mini clutch my wifes car is a Nissan Almera and it is in need of a clutch the second one now and i have picked up so many useful tips for the next one at the weekend, i did the first one myself thanks for the insight to make it easier, you are a grafter mate, thanks for taking the time to make these great videos, Regards Mark..
Been watching these for a while , got to say im impressed how you handle the job mate . Its hard enough on a ramp so i dont envy you working on the deck .
Only came across these videos recently, much respect for you Kevin ,, i can’t wait for my 2006 almera clutch to go , I’m going to have a shot at doing clutch myself , with this video beside me I’m sure I’ll get her done , the details in the video spot on , cup of coffee watching this in Wicklow Ireland great viewing 👍👍👍👍
Thx for the vid. I had to remove my gearbox to see why the 5th gear keeps coming out - sadly the gear which is reponsible for 5th gear is totally worn out... Now I have to ask nissan for this gear or find another used gearbox hopefully in better condition. Cheers from Poland 👍
Great video! I have to replace my almera clutch, but I will bring it to the mechanic. It is too complicated for a guy like me. Anyway it was nice watching how the things happens.
david kenyon just got some more thermals. Usually just freezing hands and fingers that’s the hardest. The rest I can cope with. Nonetheless still quite harsh out there. Hope you’re doing good yourself.
we have the same car. We changed the pressure pad bearing 2 times because the master used the wrong bearing on the thrust pad. really master must be very good
What do you mean by this? I had a new clutch slave cylinder fitted then the clutch started slipping then had a new clutch fitted now I can smell cutch when vehicle in neutral and idle and it looks like the slave cylinder is pushing on the clutch slightly all the time
Random question, but when you drain the gearbox oil and refit the drain plug, do you re-use the washer/gasket or fit a new one? Does it depend on the particular car? Very impressive btw, it says a lot that you make it look straightforward even in that weather!
@@WMCS thanks for your reply. That's interesting. My car (2001 Yaris) has crush washers on both plugs that the factory manual recommends replacing. Seems a bit overkill for gearbox oil.
Hi mate, I see where you drain the transmission fluid but I can’t find where you fill from? If you could kindly let me know or time stamp that would be highly appreciated! 🙏🏽
Hello my friend great video thank you for the time in showing us how it is done. Could you tell me please what size the hex drain plug is as my box is noisy in 2nd and 3 gears and was going to change the oil and refill with 75/80 fully synthetic to see if it helps also would you advise some gear oil treatment like moly slip and an additive to the gear oil if new oil doesnot quiet it down. Thanks Chris.
followed the whole video, but did not notice the disassamble for the gear-shift-cables? are they on the motoblock? or on the gearbox... did not find anything on the repair-docs about the gear-shift-cables... maybe it is to abovios to meantion it.
My almera has been parked up a while and is making the grinding noise from the gearbox with the gears needing some persuasion, is the clutch on its way out? it's about 200k kms. Another question, my gearbox has the drain plug and a fill plug, the fill plug is badly damaged and won't come off. Is there another place to fill the gearbox with oil from? From the first few seconds of your video where you're doing the job exposed to the weather elements and with basic tools I thought this is going to be a good video! :)
Try firstly to bleed the clutch. The fluid may have caught moisture. I’ve had it many times where the full plug won’t come undone on them .. You can fill from the top through the breather hose using a syringe pump
Man, I just dealt with the same problem. My filler plug was tight as a truck wheel nut (I mean it). I had to solder a big short screw on the filler plug. The head of my screw was just round at that point. The screw has a tapered thread, so with the years that thing becomes impossible to take out with common tools. It does come out, but you'll need a MIG welding machine. Just have a new filler plug on hand and a teflon anti seize compound to put on the threads. It takes 10 to 19N.m in the filler, and 25 - 34N.m on the drain. If you want to go the extra step, add silicon sealant after tightening so that no moisture gets in the threads. Cheers
Road Runner thanks for the advice... much appreciated... I’ve tried the goggles 🥽 they steam up very quickly tho. ... even tried the glasses ... I do get lots of crap in the eye tho... Definitely need to come up with some sort of protection for the eye
@@WMCS Maybe some rain guard style lenses? I know motorbikers get misting and there's a lens or coating you can apply which stops them fogging up. May help
Interesting and informative , but as a person who knows very little bout mechanics a bit of narration would help , and one observation was the car jacks safe to depend on ? Just asking thanks
Ref: Car Jacks. A lot of people lift up the car and just use jacks, they're hydraulic they can fail. It's best to use Axle stands, you can get them as cheap as £20 (in the UK) at least. They're mechanic lock out's and their failure point is in excess of about 3 or 4 tonnes (look up the hydraulic press channel they did a test on it). It's not worth risking your life when working under neath a car. a car on axle stands will easily support the weight of the entire car EDIT - Here's the video : ua-cam.com/video/7_fqF09QQjc/v-deo.html Sorry to thread hijack Mickey :)
@@WMCS the colour is dark brown I replaced the clutch few months ago but I don't think the mechanic replaced the fluid, what happens when you don't replace the fluid?
Do you know where can I see the reference number of the gearbox. I have a nissan almera 1.5L petrol. And my gearbox is toasted. And I need a reference to buy a new one!! Thanks in advance.
I have to admire you Kevin earning your crust working in all weathers especially working on the cold wet floor
william walker thanks. It was a real pig of a day.. how are you doing anyway...
I cannot complain really other than having to get an engineers report for my mk2 Escort for the DVLA to register it as a 2.0L
william walker did you have an engine upgrade. ..?
It was in when I originally bought the car but I didn’t know at the time he haven’t informed the DVLA of the change it was just as much my fault because I didn’t look at the V5 when it came in my name when I bought it I got in touch with the DVLA but you need a engineers report on headed note paper submitted to them before the will change it had it been registered before 1973 it would have been ok now you have to get a receipt for the engine to prove it’s not stolen they should know that because that engine is on the V5 they are just being arsey hopefully it will get sorted soon as I have an engineer to check it sometime next week stay safe and dry all the best for Christmas and the New Year
That man's earned his money, I thought it was hard enuff in a heated shop with a ramp
As a first i need to thank u for this video. It gave me the convidence to undertake this job on my Almera. So thanks! I followed all steps and the clutch is replaced!
For the not professionals thinking of doing this job. Here are some things to take in account.
1) removing the driveshaft might not go as easily as in this case. A tip if it doesn't want to come out with hammer. I used a straptool for oilfilter and put this at the base of the driveshaft and used it as a basepoint for the hammer and chisel.
2) Make sure u have enough groundclearing. My stands and jack didn't go this high. So there was not enough room to put gearbox on me while laying under the car. I had a lifting point in my garage so i resorted to winching it up. If u don't have the possibility to winch make sure u get the ground clearance high enough.
3) my frustration: not all clutch kits come with alligning tools. I learned u can make one with a iron rod and some ducktape. Worked fine.
So all in all it's possible to do this on your own just take it slowly and do it safe!
Bes of luck and tnx again for the video!
I did this job 2 christmasses ago without the aid of this video, it didn't go very well and took ages, next time i'll know the cheats. Only good thing is at least i had a dry and heated workshop. Great vid.
Well Kevin you helped me so much with my Mini clutch my wifes car is a Nissan Almera and it is in need of a clutch the second one now and i have picked up so many useful tips for the next one at the weekend, i did the first one myself thanks for the insight to make it easier, you are a grafter mate, thanks for taking the time to make these great videos, Regards Mark..
SooperSkoots thanks a lot for watching this one video.
Hope there’s a few new tricks on here to help make it easier for you.
Great video, very helpful!
It gave me the courage to do it for myself at home.
Thank you very much!
Been watching these for a while , got to say im impressed how you handle the job mate . Its hard enough on a ramp so i dont envy you working on the deck .
crazyfacejack25 thank you for the feedback. Not the easiest... especially in the wet.... i take it you’re a mechanic as well.
@@WMCS yes mate , never been mobile but have had to do a fair bit off my back so i know how hard it is . love the videos , excellant content
You can handle it, you're a pro, what an impact wrench model it is
Nice work. I did this about an year ago. Now I'm doing it again and I needed some help. I envy you that ugga dugga and that cool mask. Keep it up.
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Only came across these videos recently, much respect for you Kevin ,, i can’t wait for my 2006 almera clutch to go , I’m going to have a shot at doing clutch myself , with this video beside me I’m sure I’ll get her done , the details in the video spot on , cup of coffee watching this in Wicklow Ireland great viewing 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for your video. Hell of a job. Im about to fix mine soon as well thx to your video. Cheers from Germany.
Thx for the vid. I had to remove my gearbox to see why the 5th gear keeps coming out - sadly the gear which is reponsible for 5th gear is totally worn out... Now I have to ask nissan for this gear or find another used gearbox hopefully in better condition. Cheers from Poland 👍
Hard as nails, i wouldn't envy you. Great video and very informative thanks.
It wasn’t too bad this one repair. Weather wasn’t the greatest tho. 🍺🍺🍺🍺
Great video! I have to replace my almera clutch, but I will bring it to the mechanic. It is too complicated for a guy like me. Anyway it was nice watching how the things happens.
hristo ganev at least you have a good idea what’s involved.... thanks for viewing the channel and leaving a feedback
Good job done - in wet weather too.
Nice one Kevin , brace yourself for winter 👍
david kenyon just got some more thermals. Usually just freezing hands and fingers that’s the hardest. The rest I can cope with. Nonetheless still quite harsh out there. Hope you’re doing good yourself.
Great video, the rotten weather hasn't let up I see.
125 SM still at it every day... not been fun but can’t stop... hope you’re doing good yourself mate.
@@WMCS Doing good thanks. Chasing my shadow as usual 🤣
125 SM I always seem to find mine in the summer only. Seem to lose it in the winter 🙈
we have the same car. We changed the pressure pad bearing 2 times because the master used the wrong bearing on the thrust pad. really master must be very good
What do you mean by this? I had a new clutch slave cylinder fitted then the clutch started slipping then had a new clutch fitted now I can smell cutch when vehicle in neutral and idle and it looks like the slave cylinder is pushing on the clutch slightly all the time
Random question, but when you drain the gearbox oil and refit the drain plug, do you re-use the washer/gasket or fit a new one? Does it depend on the particular car?
Very impressive btw, it says a lot that you make it look straightforward even in that weather!
Henry Rolt thanks for the feedback... it means a lot.
In this one there is no washer... it’s a screw in bolt.
Hope that helps.
@@WMCS thanks for your reply. That's interesting. My car (2001 Yaris) has crush washers on both plugs that the factory manual recommends replacing. Seems a bit overkill for gearbox oil.
Nissan gear box noise, commune faulty on Nissan cars, good job Ironman, bad weather
Love it as always, I've got this ballache of a job to do soon, mines very well worn
very helpful video my friend well done Tony uk
Hi mate, I see where you drain the transmission fluid but I can’t find where you fill from? If you could kindly let me know or time stamp that would be highly appreciated! 🙏🏽
Hello my friend great video thank you for the time in showing us how it is done. Could you tell me please what size the hex drain plug is as my box is noisy in 2nd and 3 gears and was going to change the oil and refill with 75/80 fully synthetic to see if it helps also would you advise some gear oil treatment like moly slip and an additive to the gear oil if new oil doesnot quiet it down. Thanks Chris.
Not really sure to be honest.
@@WMCS thanks for getting back to me. do you think that my box has gone is it more likly to be the clutch?
followed the whole video, but did not notice the disassamble for the gear-shift-cables? are they on the motoblock? or on the gearbox... did not find anything on the repair-docs about the gear-shift-cables... maybe it is to abovios to meantion it.
The bit with the thin screw pin on the long arm at rear bottom of engine is for the gear selector
Impresive job mate, may l ask which type of oil do use to refill the gear box thanks all the way from Zimbabwe
🇿🇼 helloo to you too. Thanks for tuning in. Oil is 75w90
Can you please upload video for replacing the transmission (automatic gearbox) for Nissan alenera N 17 thanks
Just a question but which of those leads you removed in the video belonged to the crankshaft position sensor? Can I have a time stamp ?
When i change to gear 3 sometimes the car doesnt pull but the revs go up do i have to change the whole gearbox thanks good video
My almera has been parked up a while and is making the grinding noise from the gearbox with the gears needing some persuasion, is the clutch on its way out? it's about 200k kms. Another question, my gearbox has the drain plug and a fill plug, the fill plug is badly damaged and won't come off. Is there another place to fill the gearbox with oil from? From the first few seconds of your video where you're doing the job exposed to the weather elements and with basic tools I thought this is going to be a good video! :)
Try firstly to bleed the clutch. The fluid may have caught moisture.
I’ve had it many times where the full plug won’t come undone on them ..
You can fill from the top through the breather hose using a syringe pump
@@WMCS thanks for the tips. Not sure how to bleed the clutch or where the breather hose is .. will try to find a repair manual to download to look up
Man, I just dealt with the same problem. My filler plug was tight as a truck wheel nut (I mean it). I had to solder a big short screw on the filler plug. The head of my screw was just round at that point. The screw has a tapered thread, so with the years that thing becomes impossible to take out with common tools. It does come out, but you'll need a MIG welding machine. Just have a new filler plug on hand and a teflon anti seize compound to put on the threads. It takes 10 to 19N.m in the filler, and 25 - 34N.m on the drain. If you want to go the extra step, add silicon sealant after tightening so that no moisture gets in the threads. Cheers
Bonne boulot
talatos03 merci bien mon Amis... toi ca vas bien..
I learn from you. 👀👀😉 Thank you👏👍👍
What was the battery negative cable connected to when you removed the transmission?
Great vid. You need to wear goggles though. YOu only have 1 chance with your vision
Road Runner thanks for the advice... much appreciated... I’ve tried the goggles 🥽 they steam up very quickly tho. ... even tried the glasses ... I do get lots of crap in the eye tho... Definitely need to come up with some sort of protection for the eye
@@WMCS Maybe some rain guard style lenses? I know motorbikers get misting and there's a lens or coating you can apply which stops them fogging up. May help
Road Runner thanks for the suggestion I have ordered some clear glasses for now. Really appreciate your input on the channel forum
Do you ever make 1.3 diesel multijet car? If you do, can you make vidoe about this?
Ok .. cool.
30 min video. 30 hour job if I had to do it myself 😂
Interesting and informative , but as a person who knows very little bout mechanics a bit of narration would help , and one observation was the car jacks safe to depend on ? Just asking thanks
mickeyh1961 point taken. Thanks for your input on the channel
Ref: Car Jacks. A lot of people lift up the car and just use jacks, they're hydraulic they can fail. It's best to use Axle stands, you can get them as cheap as £20 (in the UK) at least. They're mechanic lock out's and their failure point is in excess of about 3 or 4 tonnes (look up the hydraulic press channel they did a test on it). It's not worth risking your life when working under neath a car. a car on axle stands will easily support the weight of the entire car
EDIT - Here's the video : ua-cam.com/video/7_fqF09QQjc/v-deo.html
Sorry to thread hijack Mickey :)
Hi, quick question, does the clutch fluid expand over a period?
I suppose as it’s attracts moisture via osmosis. Hence required to be replaced every 24months.
@@WMCS the colour is dark brown I replaced the clutch few months ago but I don't think the mechanic replaced the fluid, what happens when you don't replace the fluid?
Do you know where can I see the reference number of the gearbox. I have a nissan almera 1.5L petrol. And my gearbox is toasted. And I need a reference to buy a new one!! Thanks in advance.
I’m not sure mate. But what I do know there is only one version of the 1.5 so can’t go wrong just use the year as a reference
@@WMCS thanks
You need another trolley jack
Ok.