SVHO clutch replacement in support of Stage 3 tune operation

[K447]

These posts were moved from this Stage 3 discussion thread;

http://greenhulk.net/showthread.php?t=300056&p=3185892&viewfull=1#post3185892

… How much money and how much time does a clutch replacement take?

Once you have done it a couple of times, SVHO clutch replacement takes a couple of hours, working carefully.
Including the oil drain and change which is done at the same time.

Parts needed; new SVHO supercharger clutch,
oil pump gasket,
supercharger gasket/seal
Oil pipe crush washers (4)

Tools; mirror to help see bottom area of oil pump, makes it easier to remove and reinstall the small bolts
Long hex drive to reach the recessed oil pump bolts
Typical toolbox ratchet kit with 1/4” and 3/8” drive

http://greenhulk.net/showthread.php?t=284841&p=3063615&viewfull=1#post3063615

[FAMT]

well u need an new clutch i do have 2 of them in my shelf and an new gasket for the oil pump as well as an new oil filter and engine oil.
i need around 2-3 hours.

[seabrook]

Great work! It sounds like there's still plenty of speed to be achieved by dialing it in some more. When would an intercooler upgrade be appropriate?



How much money and how much time does a clutch replacement take?

man id pay someone to do this, unless you are a very good mechanic

[K447]

… unless you are a very good mechanic …

Mechanical skills vary widely. For someone familiar with mechanic’s type of work changing a SVHO supercharger clutch is not complex. Just takes some time to work through removing the various components grouped around the clutch.

Following the documented process and not rushing, the actual job is straightforward.

Last autumn I guided a 2022 GP1800R SVHO owner through the process. He did the wrenching while I provided guidance. He did just fine, and is not a mechanic by trade (electrician and business owner)

[jetdawg701]

These posts were moved from this Stage 3 discussion thread;

http://greenhulk.net/showthread.php?t=300056&p=3185892&viewfull=1#post3185892

Once you have done it a couple of times, SVHO clutch replacement takes a couple of hours, working carefully.
Including the oil drain and change which is done at the same time.


Parts needed; new SVHO supercharger clutch,
oil pump gasket,
supercharger gasket/seal
Oil pipe crush washers (4)


Tools; mirror to help see bottom area of oil pump, makes it easier to remove and reinstall the small bolts
Long hex drive to reach the recessed oil pump bolts
Typical toolbox ratchet kit with 1/4” and 3/8” drive


http://greenhulk.net/showthre...=1#post3063615

It's also a good idea to replace the two orange O-rings on the connector pipe.

[seabrook]

Mechanical skills vary widely. For someone familiar with mechanic’s type of work changing a SVHO supercharger clutch is not complex. Just takes some time to work through removing the various components grouped around the clutch.

Following the documented process and not rushing, the actual job is straightforward.


Last autumn I guided a 2022 GP1800R SVHO owner through the process. He did the wrenching while I provided guidance. He did just fine, and is not a mechanic by trade (electrician and business owner)

im 5-11 and 230 with huge hands no way i could get in there hahaha!!!

[Mr. GP1800]

im 5-11 and 230 with huge hands no way i could get in there hahaha!!!

There’s a lot of room in there. I’m 6’2 and 225 and I get in there easily.

[seabrook]

There’s a lot of room in there. I’m 6’2 and 225 and I get in there easily.

man that's impressive!!! i can barley get my air filter in and out lol

[K447]

- get my air filter in and out -

Factory air box and intake air tube deleted, replaced with Riva aftermarket air intake snorkel. The Riva thing has to be removed before working down in front of the engine.

Can be a bit of a wrestle to get the Riva cold air intake tube assembly out, but it does come out.