Started clutch install today...pics...

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Feb 9, 2005 | 09:33 PM

Blueyednd

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Started clutch install today...pics...

We began the disassembly process to get to the clutch. I'm gonna install the Exedy Single in my 99. Here's what we accomplished in only one hour and forty-five minutes... It is not as bad as I thought...if you are working with someone who has all the right tools and has installed multiple corvette clutches in the past. Hopefully we'll finish tomorrow...or Friday. Many thanks to Keith for all the help! Dorr's Speed Shop

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Feb 9, 2005 | 09:40 PM

Patches

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It's not bad - especially with a nice two-poster like that. We've done it a couple of times and it's really surprising how quickly and easily it comes apart.

Nice work.

Feb 9, 2005 | 11:03 PM

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Looks like a perfect time to replace the rear end with a 4.10 and kill 2 birds with one stone.

Feb 10, 2005 | 07:30 PM

Blueyednd

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Got the clutch in today and the driveline reassembled. Tomorrow the new master goes in with the new hurst shifter!

Feb 10, 2005 | 07:37 PM

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Are you going to put in the remote slave bleeder? It's quiet something seeing it all apart like that. Keep the pics happening.

Feb 10, 2005 | 09:08 PM

Blueyednd

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Yep, we added the remote bleeder. Here is the exedy installed before reassembly...

Feb 10, 2005 | 09:26 PM

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Nice work
The right tools, lift & someone who knows what they are doing, PRICELESS

Feb 10, 2005 | 11:56 PM

Vetteran

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Dejavu!! I watched Sean and Mike at LGM install my new clutch along with
new heads today.

Heres to both of us for long clutch life!!

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Feb 10, 2005 | 11:58 PM

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Quote:

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Looks like a perfect time to replace the rear end with a 4.10 and kill 2 birds with one stone.

Feb 11, 2005 | 12:09 AM

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Nice work!! I am from slidell and know Keith he lowered my 2000 coupe when I lived there. Tell him Ray Enriques said hello. I now live in Califorina and have a 03 Z06.

Feb 11, 2005 | 02:04 AM

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Hope the install continues to go well.

Feb 11, 2005 | 05:51 AM

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Can't help but notice... is this car on the lift correctly? I thought you had to use the "pucks" and the frame rail location slots.

Feb 11, 2005 | 06:27 AM

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Thanks for the pics. Looks like you made excellent progress. Good luck with the rest of the install.

Feb 11, 2005 | 07:16 AM

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Nice work
The right tools, lift & someone who knows what they are doing, PRICELESS

Feb 11, 2005 | 11:19 AM

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Good luck with the install.

Feb 11, 2005 | 11:31 AM

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Looks like a perfect time to replace the rear end with a 4.10 and kill 2 birds with one stone.

No doubt.

Feb 11, 2005 | 02:11 PM

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Did you have a look at the driveshaft?

The older style rubber bushings have been known to take a beating in the 97-00 C5s.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1549660803

Feb 11, 2005 | 03:10 PM

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Nice! You're lucky you got a lift to work with. I did mine on jackstands! Hopefully wont have to do it for a LONG time.

Feb 11, 2005 | 07:00 PM

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Quote:

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Nice work!! I am from slidell and know Keith he lowered my 2000 coupe when I lived there. Tell him Ray Enriques said hello. I now live in Califorina and have a 03 Z06.

Keith remembered...he said hello

The Exedy makes no noise whatsoever. I have to get used to the shorter pedal (only have to push in about 1-2" to fully engage). The pedal is firmer, but not uncomfortable. I have heard and read that it gets easier after the break-in. It is so tough to not just go out and hammer it! I'll try to remain calm during the break-in period...

Here are pics of the old clutch...

And the bleed line installed under the hood...

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