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Joe Flo 01-03-2003 01:55 PM

Okay...We have started installing my clutch. it is going to be a 2 day job since the clutch doesn't come in tomorrow but we decided to take the tranny out today. I was wondering if someone can help walk me through this. My cousin is doing all the hard work I will just relay the messages. First problem is I have an aftermarket Momo Shifter. I was wondering how to take it off. My AIm is LpJohnnyBravo. Or just reply. Thanks

Joe Flo 01-03-2003 02:58 PM

Nevermind....three hex screws hidden by the boot.

vosko 01-03-2003 04:51 PM

any other questions let us know. have fun getting that c-clip off.... lol

Silver Ninety Three 01-03-2003 06:16 PM

clutch install isn't that hard. Hardest part is realigning the tranny when putting it back it. The last inch or so between the motor and bell housing is a bitch. I used some longer bolts and carefully and evenly tightened them untill it pulled together. The I put the normal bolts back in.

Fd3BOOST 01-03-2003 08:34 PM


Originally Posted by Silver Ninety Three' date='Jan 3 2003, 04:16 PM
clutch install isn't that hard. Hardest part is realigning the tranny when putting it back it. The last inch or so between the motor and bell housing is a bitch. I used some longer bolts and carefully and evenly tightened them untill it pulled together. The I put the normal bolts back in.

I do that same trick!

Thats funny.

amp 01-03-2003 08:47 PM

ill be doin the clutch soon as well...

u might as well torque the rear housing bolts if your gonna have the flywheel off...

Joe Flo 01-04-2003 03:26 AM

We just stopped since weve been under the car since about 2. (alot of brakes to go to Autozone) We have the transmission on a jack with all the bolts removed. We just have to lower it and put the new clutch on. We are having somewhat of a problem discontecting it from the motor. We left the Y-bar in since it really isnt in the way and the drive-shaft is also still connected. Any tips on how we should disconect the tranny?

Silver Ninety Three 01-04-2003 10:58 AM

The driveshaft has to come off. You need to pry on the release collar to disengage the throwout bearing.

Joe Flo 01-04-2003 12:06 PM

One more question. I am so freaking pissed off its not even funny. I ordered a clutch about a month ago. When I call to check on the order they said I never ordered it. When I finally reorder the thing I have it overnighted and paid saturday shipping charges.($75) Well they sent me the wrong cluth. They sent a me a 4 puck racing clutch!! How streetable is this? It doesn't even look streetable...

vosko 01-04-2003 12:32 PM

it is streetable but you just need to get used to how it engages... that's all

7mech 01-04-2003 03:03 PM

Since he started the topic I'm going to ask a question of my own. Over the past month I've been working on my friends 3rd gen. He asked me to remove his motor while he is gone so it can be rebuilt. I've got the motor out and am taking it to Gotham Racing tommorow for rebuild. While trying to remove his tranny I experienced problems trying to separate the wedge collar from his release bearing. Instead of continuing to mess with it and fall behind schedule I removed his pressure plate bolts and got the tranny out that way. Now I still can't get the collar and bearing to separate. Is there a special trick that anyone know to get this thing to come off? I think I've tried everything. Please help me. I'm totally lost and pissed off at this thing. Thanks.

Joe Flo 01-04-2003 03:20 PM

Maybe yal can help me with one more question. We are stuck once again with the tranny. We have the 5 bolts out but am not sure what else is hokding it to the motor. Can someone hep?

Joe Flo 01-04-2003 04:06 PM

got it once again.... https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif

jspecracer7 01-04-2003 10:46 PM

clutch jobs...lots of fun https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif

Dumbrotorkid 01-04-2003 11:39 PM

soon i will know the fun it is to replace my clutch...i mean pain


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