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Old Dec 16, 2021 | 08:14 PM
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I'm putting in a new clutch and it will not fit back into the housing. I cannot get it to slide onto the flywheel without it getting jammed against the bell housing. Any suggestions? It is a LUK and OEM. The flywheel is a little heavier duty (thicker), but height wise it appears to be the same.
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Old Dec 17, 2021 | 06:52 AM
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Pics would help.....
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Old Dec 17, 2021 | 12:57 PM
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Just because it is a LUK clutch doesnt mean that it is the correct clutch. What LUK part number did you purchase? We would then be able to determine if it will fit.
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Old Dec 18, 2021 | 08:46 PM
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You can unbolt the bell housing to give you more wriggle room. You won't be able to remove it, but it will definitely get enough room to get the clutch assembly together. The LS7 clutch fits a smidge tighter.
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