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Originally Posted by eightsandaces
A few questions regarding clutches, mine has thirty thousand on it, fourteen of which I did not get to supervise. For a while I have suspected one of the motor mounts to be bad, does anyone think that a mount can effect clutch engagement? My shifts are smooth and there is only a very sporadic chatter leaving stop.
If the condition ever becomes even slightly more chronic, has anyone done a clutch in their own garage?
How much do you think a good quality independent is getting for a clutch job?
Has anyone used performance clutches? Is there any kind of factory upgrade for the dual mass flywheel? (not interested in lightened units, thanks)
What if any specialty tools do you have to acquire? (note already have power bleeder)
thanks..
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Lots of questions....I'll answer what I can....
Just changed out the front motor mount. From my experience and countless others....it made a big difference in clutch take-up and engagement, very easy DIY.
About to pull out the tranny and clutch myself, from what I have read (Bentley Manual) and conversations from other members not that big of a deal dependant on your mechanical aptitude.
Clutch Job $500 to $1k labor plus parts from Indy, once again from what I have read.
As far as the flywheel goes, Buy one from SunCoast, abrade yours yourself with an abrasive pad and drill or D/A, or get the LW unit which many contend shortens your motor life.
Tools....tranny removal jack (Harbor Freight) or homemade equivalent, clutch centering tool, triple square bit for tranny removal, etc. (run a search for tranny removal).
IM me if you have further questions, I have plenty of links since I've been researching the same subject......Mark.