Clutch replacment without removing/droping motor
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Clutch replacment without removing/droping motor
can i swap out the clutch and flywheel without dropping or removing the motor from the car? any advise, experience or links would be great... I know its easier to remove the whole rolling chassis but that's not an option since i don't have a lift and i just did a heads and cam swap just to blow up the clutch on the first run.
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The motor doesn't have to be removed.
Every thing from the rear of the motor has to be removed.
The rear of the motor has to be anled downward a few inches to remove all the parts... torque tube,trans differential & rear cradle.
Good luck.
PS.
I just looked at your profile & it states that you have a C/4.?
If that's the case, you need to post up your question in the C/4 tech section.
Every thing from the rear of the motor has to be removed.
The rear of the motor has to be anled downward a few inches to remove all the parts... torque tube,trans differential & rear cradle.
Good luck.
PS.
I just looked at your profile & it states that you have a C/4.?
If that's the case, you need to post up your question in the C/4 tech section.
Last edited by bumble-z; Jan 7, 2012 at 11:02 PM.
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The drivetrain comes out; not the motor. It's a lot of work but do-able. I've changed my clutch twice on jackstands. You really should get the factory service manual if you're going to be tearing this deep into your vette but this will give you an idea of what you're in for: http://www.cajundude.com/dopeinstall.doc
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i have a C3 (383 stroker w/cam and heads), C4 (stock, slow *** TPI P.O.S.) and a C5 (233/239, stage 2 heads and all supporting mods and soon a spec stage 2+ clutch)
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The drivetrain comes out; not the motor. It's a lot of work but do-able. I've changed my clutch twice on jackstands. You really should get the factory service manual if you're going to be tearing this deep into your vette but this will give you an idea of what you're in for: http://www.cajundude.com/dopeinstall.doc
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