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YOUR RESEARCHClam shell drive mechanism replacement help
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I originally had a broken hinge on my clamshell, but the root cause was the clamshell drive system.
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All from specialized German on eBay used of course.
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Is there a write up on how to replace the clam shell mechanism and hinges.
Replace components is relatively straightforward mechanically
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Replacing the components is relatively straightforward mechanically.
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Is there a write up on how to replace the clam shell mechanism and hinges. Local Indy wants $800. Is it a pain in the buy and Is it worth paying to have him do it or is it easy enough to do yourself? I did the hydraulic rams and that was super easy. I have a durametric that should be able to calibrate the top once replaced.
I originally had a broken hinge on my clamshell, but the root cause was the clamshell drive system.
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https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...more-pics.html
Replacing the components is relatively straightforward mechanically. From a cost standpoint, it depends on what components you need to replace. The bowden cable drive mechanism can be quite expensive. The hinges are cheaper (but if they are broken, why did they break? Figure that out too!)
If you are careful not to turn any components, and put it back together in the same "position" that you removed it, no calibration is needed. I was able to do this with success.
i have the drive mechanism that hooks to the motor on order along with 2 hinges. All from specialized German on eBay used of course. $500 total. The Indy is telling me it�s a 6 hour job. Is it as simple as unbolting old mechanism, hinges and clamshell, then just putting new one back in in reverse or was there a lot of swearing?
No, it wasn't that hard. It's a two-person job to remove (and later re-install) the clamshell, since is large and unwieldy. Just need a second pair of hands really, and maybe a soft blanket to protect the paint around the area. The nuts on the underside of the clamshell that affix the hinge mechanism were a bit tricky to see and reach, but not terribly difficult.
I'd recommend cleaning and re-greasing the "sliders" at the end of the cables, since they get gunked up.
Make sure you keep track of the position things were in when you removed them (the sliders, the rotation of the actuator motor and potentiometer). This will help ensure you don't need a recalibration.
Otherwise, just plenty of fasteners and such to keep track of. Not rocket science.
Thank you for the help.approximately how long did it take you to remove and replace? Ship wants to charge me 6 hours labor. If you did it in 3 maybe I�ll tackle it myself. If it�s going to take 6 I�ll just have them do it.
Sorry, I have no idea how long it took. I did this job in 2012. I'm lucky if I remember where I parked my car; this is a detail I have not retained. The dealer will probably do it faster than you, since they've done it before (probably). Good luck with whatever you decide.
