clutch install tutorial
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Melting Slicks
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From: Crooks SD
clutch install tutorial
I've done several clutches (one F-body), but I've never installed a clutch assembly in a C5. Does anyone have a write-up I could take a look at before attempting this?
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Melting Slicks
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http://fear.net/~dope/c5_clutch_install_pics.html
per Cajun's request, I found Dope's install. Doesn't look too bad, but it will be time consuming
per Cajun's request, I found Dope's install. Doesn't look too bad, but it will be time consuming
Drifting
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I looked into it but with out a lift there was no way I was going to tackle it. mechanic did it for less than 400 labor and for that it is money well spent.
BTW I do almost all of my own work.
BTW I do almost all of my own work.
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From: Olympia Washington
Originally Posted by Jesse_Boyer
I have a lift, but this install bothers me (for some reason).
I'll look into having it done... that'd be MUCH easier.
I'll look into having it done... that'd be MUCH easier.
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St. Jude Donor '08
It really is not that bad of a job if you have a lift.
The most important part is to put a brace behind the motor so that you don't tilt it down to far and hit the firewall.
Getting it out should not be that bad. Lining it up when you put back in will be the tough part. Would help to have two people when you drop and re-install.
I wish I had a lift, cause I would do it myself. Next house is getting a big garage out back with lift.
The most important part is to put a brace behind the motor so that you don't tilt it down to far and hit the firewall.
Getting it out should not be that bad. Lining it up when you put back in will be the tough part. Would help to have two people when you drop and re-install.
I wish I had a lift, cause I would do it myself. Next house is getting a big garage out back with lift.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by ajg1915
Next house is getting a big garage out back with lift.
as a general rule, if you have pillars on the front of your house (noted your avatar), you should have a big garage with a lift out back!
Unless the place i'm going to have tune my car gives me a nice deal on the clutch install, i'll be doing it myself
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Did my clutch job on Rino Ramps & jack stands out on the driveway, no big deal, especially if you've wrenched on cars before. Gave myself a week to do it, (Thanksgiving Holiday shutdown) no rush no worries.
Used Dope's procedure, it's right on, Thanks Dope.
Only thing I cannot stress enough is GET A GOOD pilot bearing puller.
Used Dope's procedure, it's right on, Thanks Dope.
Only thing I cannot stress enough is GET A GOOD pilot bearing puller.
Drifting
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I had never done a C5 clutch before and followed Dope's instructions. The areas that seemed to be most difficult for me was disconnecting the slave hydraulic line, pilot bearing removal and getting the torque tube bolted back up to the bell housing after the clutch replacement. It would have gone much easier with some help to line things up. But I got it done along with a new master slave, DTE built diff and the strut brace. Wasn't really all that bad.
Cheers,
John
Cheers,
John
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I have done several clutch jobs in a C5. it is not difficult just time consuming. Be sure to get a good pilot bearing puller. Without the right tools that is a real pain. PM if you have any specific questions.
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Originally Posted by dudleyd
Did my clutch job on Rino Ramps & jack stands out on the driveway, no big deal, especially if you've wrenched on cars before. Gave myself a week to do it, (Thanksgiving Holiday shutdown) no rush no worries.
Used Dope's procedure, it's right on, Thanks Dope.
Only thing I cannot stress enough is GET A GOOD pilot bearing puller.
Used Dope's procedure, it's right on, Thanks Dope.
Only thing I cannot stress enough is GET A GOOD pilot bearing puller.
Rickky - you really want a tool to disconnect the "quick-disconnect" (god what a lie) line from the master to the slave. It's outlined in the guide.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by ajg1915
It really is not that bad of a job if you have a lift.
The most important part is to put a brace behind the motor so that you don't tilt it down to far and hit the firewall.
Getting it out should not be that bad. Lining it up when you put back in will be the tough part. Would help to have two people when you drop and re-install.
I wish I had a lift, cause I would do it myself. Next house is getting a big garage out back with lift.
The most important part is to put a brace behind the motor so that you don't tilt it down to far and hit the firewall.
Getting it out should not be that bad. Lining it up when you put back in will be the tough part. Would help to have two people when you drop and re-install.
I wish I had a lift, cause I would do it myself. Next house is getting a big garage out back with lift.
Its a nice house, but its not mine.
Pictures of my vette were taken by somebody else at the location.
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Here's another site that may help.
http://redshift.homestead.com/
This site has an incredible amount of pictures, but no instructions. There are separate links for drivetrain removal and clutch replacement at the bottom of the page.
http://redshift.homestead.com/
This site has an incredible amount of pictures, but no instructions. There are separate links for drivetrain removal and clutch replacement at the bottom of the page.
