Is replacing the clutch yourself possible?
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Racer
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From: Stockbridge GA
Is replacing the clutch yourself possible?
Is replacing the clutch too big of a job to do at home without a lift?
I've looked foy DIY's on this but have not found any.
I'm sure it would'nt be a piece of cake, but
I ain't skeerd :eek:
What does a dealer charge?
I've looked foy DIY's on this but have not found any.
I'm sure it would'nt be a piece of cake, but
I ain't skeerd :eek:
What does a dealer charge?
Burning Brakes
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From: Seattle suburb wa
Re: Is replacing the clutch yourself possible? (Bugster57)
it can not be done at home. the whole log (torque tube/trans/diff) has to be removed, after removing the rear suspension cradle. it is not a simple job. it can not be done by 1 tech alone.
Safety Car
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From: Midlothian, VA
Re: Is replacing the clutch yourself possible? (no cure)
MattG did his at home on jackstands ;). It can be done but you need a buddy and the proper equipment to cradle the tranny and torque tube out :D. Pick up a set of the Helms service manuals and have at it :)
Racer
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From: Dallas
Re: Is replacing the clutch yourself possible? (Bugster57)
Dealer quoted $1,200. $600 of which was for parts. I think I spent about $260 for the same parts.
I did it without help:
Get the helm manuals, a good pilot bearing puller (that is small enough), and a tranny jack adapter.
Be sure to replace the pilot bearing and the slave bearing.
[Modified by C5 Tweaker, 8:31 PM 3/30/2002]
I did it without help:
Get the helm manuals, a good pilot bearing puller (that is small enough), and a tranny jack adapter.
Be sure to replace the pilot bearing and the slave bearing.
[Modified by C5 Tweaker, 8:31 PM 3/30/2002]
Team Owner
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From: CT
Re: Is replacing the clutch yourself possible? (C5 Tweaker)
[Modified by C5 Tweaker, 8:31 PM 3/30/2002]
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Racer
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From: Stockbridge GA
Re: Is replacing the clutch yourself possible? (JD 90 383)
Thanks for the info guys, if anyone has taken pics and notes while the repair was in progress please let me know.
If no one has done a DIY on the swap out, I'll do it when I do mine.
I would appreciate any helpful hints etc...
If no one has done a DIY on the swap out, I'll do it when I do mine.
I would appreciate any helpful hints etc...
Melting Slicks
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From: Newland US
Re: Is replacing the clutch yourself possible? (C5 Tweaker)
C5 Tweaker,
You've got the pilot bearing puller now, but this may help someone else. I haven't used it on pilot bearings, but I have used the technique on pilot bushings and it should work on the bearing as well.
Pack the space behind the bearing with wheel bearing grease. Just push it into the hole in the bearing where the shaft inserts. Then sand a wooden dowel to just fit the hole in the bearing. Insert the dowel and smack it with a hammer.
Because of the incompressablity of the grease the pilot bearing is forced out of the flywheel. I have heard of using wet tissue paper instead of the grease. I do know that the grease works just fine.
Good luck.
Mark
You've got the pilot bearing puller now, but this may help someone else. I haven't used it on pilot bearings, but I have used the technique on pilot bushings and it should work on the bearing as well.
Pack the space behind the bearing with wheel bearing grease. Just push it into the hole in the bearing where the shaft inserts. Then sand a wooden dowel to just fit the hole in the bearing. Insert the dowel and smack it with a hammer.
Because of the incompressablity of the grease the pilot bearing is forced out of the flywheel. I have heard of using wet tissue paper instead of the grease. I do know that the grease works just fine.
Good luck.
Mark
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Austin TX
Re: Is replacing the clutch yourself possible? (MDT)
WARNING
MDT:
This is NOT a recommended procedure on LS1/LS6's because there is a pressed in plug in the back of the crankshaft. A friend of mine tried this and pushed that plug in, he then had to extract it and get a new one.
Use a pilot bearing puller.
I use the wet toilet paper method on traditional SBC's.
Eric
[Modified by 66ImpalaLT1, 12:15 AM 3/31/2002]
MDT:
This is NOT a recommended procedure on LS1/LS6's because there is a pressed in plug in the back of the crankshaft. A friend of mine tried this and pushed that plug in, he then had to extract it and get a new one.
Use a pilot bearing puller.
I use the wet toilet paper method on traditional SBC's.
Eric
[Modified by 66ImpalaLT1, 12:15 AM 3/31/2002]
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