DIY clutch install questions
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From: Fort Worth Tx
DIY clutch install questions
I am planning a clutch install over the holidays and wanted to hear from some of the DIYers.
I am installing:
Ram 402/6130
McLeod adj master
Z06 slave GM 12562767
synthetic trans/hyd fluid
Have I forgotten any parts? Any TTY bolts to be replaced?
Is that the right slave? I keep finding shops that advertise the '288 as the '02 Z06 slave.
I have an extra flywheel that I would like to have surfaced and balanced with the clutch. Any recommendations in DFW area? Prefer FW.
Will jack stands provide enough clearance to remove the trans/diff?
TIA for suggestions.
I am installing:
Ram 402/6130
McLeod adj master
Z06 slave GM 12562767
synthetic trans/hyd fluid
Have I forgotten any parts? Any TTY bolts to be replaced?
Is that the right slave? I keep finding shops that advertise the '288 as the '02 Z06 slave.
I have an extra flywheel that I would like to have surfaced and balanced with the clutch. Any recommendations in DFW area? Prefer FW.
Will jack stands provide enough clearance to remove the trans/diff?
TIA for suggestions.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Lancaster CA
Re: DIY clutch install questions (Pep)
Let's keep in touch, I'll be replacing my clutch in about 2 weeks.
Do a search in the CF archives, slow search look into the text, for "clutch replacement" or "replacing clutch". I found several items and "gottcha" warrnings there.
LOL
:cheers:
Do a search in the CF archives, slow search look into the text, for "clutch replacement" or "replacing clutch". I found several items and "gottcha" warrnings there.
LOL
:cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: NY-South Florida
Re: DIY clutch install questions (scool93535)
If you try to do that job on jack stands you better have at least three people with you. The rear carrier/tranny and torque tube is quite awkward as a unit. You have to be very careful with the installation as it is very easy to damage the pilot bearing. If this gets damaged you could experience shifting problems. For the $300-400 that it cost it may be worth having someone else do it or find someone with a lift. I'm not saying it's impossible but a real bitch on your back! If you have any other questions you can drop me a E-mail as I have done quite a few.
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From: Fort Worth Tx
Re: DIY clutch install questions (scool93535)
scool,
Will do. I plan on starting next weekend.
I have read up on most of the common mistakes. The lazy pedal problem is the only thing I saw with no difinative answer.
9D9,
Yeah, I have a few extra backs I can break. As far as having it installed, I enjoy the work too much to pay someone. Masochistic I guess.
Is it possible to install the tube/trans/diff separately? That does look like an awkward assy to align.
How about the slave PN? I have seen the '02 listed as 12562767 and 15046288.
Thanks
Oh yeah, I found a shop to surface the flywheel and balance with the clutch. They also offered to lighten the flywheel by a couple of lbs. Anyone tried this?
Will do. I plan on starting next weekend.
I have read up on most of the common mistakes. The lazy pedal problem is the only thing I saw with no difinative answer.
9D9,
Yeah, I have a few extra backs I can break. As far as having it installed, I enjoy the work too much to pay someone. Masochistic I guess.
Is it possible to install the tube/trans/diff separately? That does look like an awkward assy to align.
How about the slave PN? I have seen the '02 listed as 12562767 and 15046288.
Thanks
Oh yeah, I found a shop to surface the flywheel and balance with the clutch. They also offered to lighten the flywheel by a couple of lbs. Anyone tried this?
Drifting
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From: Lancaster CA
Re: DIY clutch install questions (Pep)
The shop manual says to NOT resurface, replace. Maybe somebody's tried it and it worked but, you're on your own. I'd go with AL if you want lighter.
I probably won't start until the first weekend after the new year.
The lazy pedal problem sounds like the GM restriction in the line between the master & slave.
Keep us posted. LOL
:cheers:
I probably won't start until the first weekend after the new year.
The lazy pedal problem sounds like the GM restriction in the line between the master & slave.
Keep us posted. LOL
:cheers:
