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07-16-2009, 12:31 AM | #1 |
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How hard is it really to do a clutch?
I have done quite a few projects on my car... rear diff, tbe, turbo, etc. But am trying to gauge if I really want to replace the clutch myself.
For those of you that have done it, how hard is it really?
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07-16-2009, 12:53 AM | #2 |
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Kent will help
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07-16-2009, 12:57 AM | #3 |
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Its easy with the right tools.
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07-16-2009, 01:08 AM | #4 |
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if you know what you are doing and have the correct tools its a straight forward job.
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07-16-2009, 01:18 AM | #5 |
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Ok, I believe I have all of the "right" tools, besides the tranny jack. I only have a normal jack.
I have airtools, and also all of the other standard tools that have needed to be used to work on my car |
07-16-2009, 10:43 AM | #6 |
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If you don't have a lift I would suggest just moving the engine forward.
You will need either a cherry picker type thing or two comalongs and a garage. Someone told me you could do it by just jacking the engine up from underneath but that was a god damn lie. Took me 9 hours, alone. You'll prob need a back up vehicle. Oh and resurface the flywheel for 30$ at transmission exchange. |
07-16-2009, 07:53 PM | #7 |
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Pizza + Drinks and you might be able to lure a few subaphiles into helping you . This is my plan when my clutch starts slipping (80k and still going strong).
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07-16-2009, 07:58 PM | #8 |
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Very funny, Steve.
It depends on if you employ the assistance of people who know what they're doing or not. There is a DIY on here that had some helpful pictures, but the word-for-word is full of crap. You will definitely need the air tools, and plenty of time (min 8 hours). Also, you will want PB Blaster/liquid wrench, and will need some more tranny fluid. It's also a good time to replace crossmember bushings, DP gaskets, tranny mounts, pitch stopper, braided brake line, and anything like that. And you WILL need a transmission jack. You can borrow/rent one from most auto product shops (Vato Zone, Chucker, etc.) for fairly cheap. If there is ANY POSSIBLE way to get access to a lift, it makes worlds of difference, and I would recommend it +123ventybillion times over again. With the right tools, some dedication, and a bit of mechanical aptitude, you can save yourself $500. The labor isn't overly HARD, just takes time to do it right. |
07-16-2009, 08:20 PM | #9 |
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Ill come do it in a week in a half for 200. Its fairly easy to do and straight forward. A little more challengine to do on the floor but still simple enough.
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07-16-2009, 11:11 PM | #10 |
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Noah says that, with a lift, proper air tools, and plenty of experience, he can do one in four hours. That's how easy it is.
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07-17-2009, 06:31 AM | #13 |
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I choose stoner for 200 please. . Or just take it to solid. I do all the work on my car and clutches are 1 I think is worth the 60 an hour. . I paid the guy 40 an hour 4 years ago after doing a few of my own (in a shop with every tool known to man, it took me 5 hours) well worth the money to pay someone.
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I've been in the process of swapping my transmission and clutch/flywheel, and with no prior experience at all, if I had proper tools I probably would have had it done in one or two days. It's literally ALL about having the right tools, the rest of it is just unbolting and removing things.
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I didn't mean to quote everybody, but my finger slipped.
Anyway I've done the clutch a bunch of times on multiple cars. 1) My first time doing it was by dropping the tranny - NEVER AGAIN. It's easier to lower an engine onto a tranny than it is to raise a tranny into a motor. PERIOD! It took me 9 hours to do it the first time. 5 hours the next and I've pretty consistent at 4 hours now. 2) I have never touched an air tool. 3) Dropping the tranny requires a little more precision when you remove the axles from the tranny - cause you have remove your allignment bolt and you could end up screwing up your allignment if you're not paying attention. 4) Other reasons below Quote:
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07-17-2009, 05:11 PM | #17 |
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oh the cost of not spending time with your wife.... That right there is worth the $200.00 to have someone else do it for you
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07-17-2009, 06:34 PM | #18 |
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Dont need to remove the axles. Take out the pins, push the tranny slip out one axle, push the tranny the other way and slip out the other axle.
The easiest way is the way you are comfortable with and know. I have done this job on an sti without airtools and on the ground. Lol soo much fun. I have done numerous wrx's on a lift with airtools. Lol soo much fun. At the end of the day it all depends on your attitude and your motivation. |
07-18-2009, 03:12 AM | #19 | |
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I just am very tight on cash right now, so am looking to do it myself to save some money. |
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07-18-2009, 05:26 AM | #20 |
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Correction you do not have to remove your camber bolts you just have to un-bolt your lower control arms then take a pickle fork then pull it apart then using one of your legs you should be able to push the wheel out far enough to where it will clear. Enjoy =)
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07-18-2009, 07:46 AM | #21 |
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Tight on cash you say. Well I will make you a deal 100 but your helpin.
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