Changing clutch myself... Need tips!
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Changing clutch myself... Need tips!
Ok I've decided I'm going to attempt to change my own clutch. Figure I’m up to it. Now I don’t have a lift, so I’ll be doing this in my garage with the car jacked up.
1) Has anyone published DIY instructions on a clutch change (Maybe with pictures)
2) Any good vendors to buy a SPEC clutch setup from?
3) Any tips anyone can give me?
4) If you’ve done this before and don’t mind an occasional question, please send me your e-mail address.
I figure I’ll just start taking stuff off the back and work my way forward until I hit the clutch!
Thanks!
1) Has anyone published DIY instructions on a clutch change (Maybe with pictures)
2) Any good vendors to buy a SPEC clutch setup from?
3) Any tips anyone can give me?
4) If you’ve done this before and don’t mind an occasional question, please send me your e-mail address.
I figure I’ll just start taking stuff off the back and work my way forward until I hit the clutch!
Thanks!
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Re: Changing clutch myself... Need tips! (JMon)
Drop me an email at mikebridges@charter.net for any questions.
Here's a brief synopsis:
1. Don't even think about doing this without a full set of shop manuals.
2. Basically the entire drivetrain from the engine back will have to come out.
3. If you support the car on the tie down points, put a brace under the front crossmember to keep the car from nosing over forward; the back will get very light when you drop ~300 pounds off the rear.
4. You'll need to support the diff&tranny when you drop the rear end. You'll also want a jack to support the rear end at the same time. I'd recommend two floor jacks (or similar height tranny lifts).
There's more, but email with your questions and I'll get to them when I get home.
Good luck,
Mike
Here's a brief synopsis:
1. Don't even think about doing this without a full set of shop manuals.
2. Basically the entire drivetrain from the engine back will have to come out.
3. If you support the car on the tie down points, put a brace under the front crossmember to keep the car from nosing over forward; the back will get very light when you drop ~300 pounds off the rear.
4. You'll need to support the diff&tranny when you drop the rear end. You'll also want a jack to support the rear end at the same time. I'd recommend two floor jacks (or similar height tranny lifts).
There's more, but email with your questions and I'll get to them when I get home.
Good luck,
Mike
