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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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I'm having a shop change the clutch this weekend and I am wanting to know what all I should change while I have the torque tube out! I have the clutch set, slave cylinder, rear main seal, and the polit bearing! What else should I change? Thanks!
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Do you need a new rear main seal? That may be a real PITA to get off with the engine in the car.
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Are you planning to re-use the flywheel? If you are getting a new one, include new bolts. Also, make sure the shop keeps track of any balance weights in the outer 12 holes of the flywheel. They need to be transfered to the new flywheel in the same crankshaft orientation.
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Do you need a new rear main seal? That may be a real PITA to get off with the engine in the car.
It's just right behind the flywheel so I wouldn't think it would be hard to get to with the torque tube out!
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Originally Posted by McAllister513
It's just right behind the flywheel so I wouldn't think it would be hard to get to with the torque tube out!
I think you have to take the rear cover out to get it off.
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