winter project

[thstone]

There are good odds that you'll need to replace your dual mass flywheel. Its a known wear item and is usually gone by 75K miles.

[Meir]

Originally Posted by thstone

There are good odds that you'll need to replace your dual mass flywheel. Its a known wear item and is usually gone by 75K miles.

I'm on the fence with the flywheel.
Not a cheap part.
but on the other end, if I'm not gonna replace It now, I will have to do it in the near future. ( probably before the new clutch will die)
might as well get it over with.
One of the things I dislike in my car, is the clutch. It doesn't slip, but its very stiff.
After completing the clutch job, im gonna do the Slave and master cylinders.
I want to have a brand new clutch system.
Advise taken, and new flywheel is ordered.

[Meir]

So as the last parts and hardware are making their way in, I also want to make sure I have all the required tools.
Reading about transmission removal, it states that supporting the engine from underneath is needed.
In the 101 book, Whyne is using a jack stand to support the engine.
Since I'm going to use a scisor lift, the car is going to be at least 3-4 feet of the ground.
One option, is to use a 4X4 cut to size from the garage floor to the Engine boss.
Other option is to secure the engine from the top using this:
1000 Lb. Capacity Engine Support Bar
Has anyone used it on a boxster?
Based on the method I will use to secure the engine, I will need to select a transmission jack, so any opinion/suggestion will be appreciated.