John, this is pretty easy. It should take you about 2 hours to drop the tranny (repack cvs if they need it) and replacing the clutch itself is easy especially if you get a clutch kit (I sell these for $120) that comes with the pilot bearing, clutch disc, pressure plate, alignment tool, throw out bearing, and a little grease for the pilot bearing. Check the flywheel for any uneveness or scoring and machine if you see anything ugly. If not, check your pilot bearing for wear and corrosion. If it looks good then putting in the new clutch disc, pressure plate, and throw out bearing is only a 30 min affair. 2 more hours for tranny reinstall and you are ready for the test drive. Have fun. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Phone: (856)-765-1583 Shop: (856)-327-0027 Fax: (856)-327-2242 |
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