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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Do you have to remove the entire bellhousing to install a Twin Disk Clutch such as the Mcleod? All of the diy guides show the clutch being installed through the flywheel inspection cover. Is a twin disk to big to fit through the inspection hole? Removing the entire bellhousing looks like a major pita!
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I don't think it's possible. You might be able to get away with leaving the bellhousing on but I think it's easier to just pull it. Clutch installs are a major PITA on vettes compared to the mustangs I've previously owned. Dope has a great clutch tutorial somewhere on the forum.
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I installed my Exedy without removing the bellhousing.. not a problem.
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The bellhousing is a little tricky to pull out. I had to loosen one header and turn it until it squeezed out.

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I installed my Exedy without removing the bellhousing.. not a problem.
Thats good to know. The only way I can see you can get to the bolts to remove the bellhousing, would be to lower the whole front subframe engine and all. Not a fun task!
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Most all the clutchs can be done with the bell housing in place. Only exception are the real thick duel disks where you might have to loosen the bell housing a little bit.
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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Here some pics of a Z06 clutch install we did on my buddy's '01 coupe. The pics show the clearance you have fairly well.

http://redshift.homestead.com/Clutch.html
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Originally Posted by CHRIS NJ C5
Most all the clutchs can be done with the bell housing in place. Only exception are the real thick duel disks where you might have to loosen the bell housing a little bit.
OK, so I assume once the torque tube is droped the motor can be tilted enough to get to bolts to remove the bellhousing? Otherwise, I would have to completly drop the motor to get to them.
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Does anyone have pics of installing the mcleod twin disc and pics of the bellhousing bolts?
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