How to replace the clutch?
Le Mans Master
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Lakemoor IL
I used Dope's install writeup as a guide and it was a pretty easy job. Just alot of stuff that needs to come out before you get to the clutch.
This is a job you can do by yourself...mostly. Getting the torque tube,tranny, and diff back in will definately require a 2nd pair of hands. Oh, bleeding will also take another person.
Make sure you order the updated hydraulics and a pilot bushing. I also highly recommend the Textralia clutch.
If you ever need a hand let me know. I only charge beer.
This is a job you can do by yourself...mostly. Getting the torque tube,tranny, and diff back in will definately require a 2nd pair of hands. Oh, bleeding will also take another person.
Make sure you order the updated hydraulics and a pilot bushing. I also highly recommend the Textralia clutch.
If you ever need a hand let me know. I only charge beer.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Drifting
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From: Central Florida
A Clutch Job is about the only thing that I am going to pay to get done... I can do just about everything myself, but because there are so many nice clutch packages that include installation, I'm going to spend the extra cash and not deal with it. This is providing there are reputable corvette shops around your area.. I have Cartek, ESC, Vette Doctors to name a few..
However, if you are still going to do it yourself, I think Both of the said write ups are awesome and if you follow them to the T, it should all go very well.. Good Luck
However, if you are still going to do it yourself, I think Both of the said write ups are awesome and if you follow them to the T, it should all go very well.. Good Luck
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Melting Slicks
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From: Erwin, NC
I used Dope's install writeup as a guide and it was a pretty easy job. Just alot of stuff that needs to come out before you get to the clutch.
This is a job you can do by yourself...mostly. Getting the torque tube,tranny, and diff back in will definately require a 2nd pair of hands. Oh, bleeding will also take another person.
Make sure you order the updated hydraulics and a pilot bushing. I also highly recommend the Textralia clutch.
If you ever need a hand let me know. I only charge beer.
This is a job you can do by yourself...mostly. Getting the torque tube,tranny, and diff back in will definately require a 2nd pair of hands. Oh, bleeding will also take another person.
Make sure you order the updated hydraulics and a pilot bushing. I also highly recommend the Textralia clutch.
If you ever need a hand let me know. I only charge beer.
i'll bring PLENTY of beer!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Lakemoor IL
Im kicking myself for not doing this.
Let me know. What clutch you planning on?
Let me know. What clutch you planning on?
Burning Brakes
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From: Lakemoor IL
Team Owner
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
One thing I did which was immensely helpful, when I got to the point of sliding out the drive train I moved it to the point where the torque tube input shaft was just out of the bellhousing. I set up a carpenter's laser level and made two marks on the bottom of the torque tube. I used the measurement to re-establish the angle going back together when I reassembled. See the attached link:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Erwin, NC
Melting Slicks
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