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D.I.Y Clutch Replacement
Def90:
Thanks Guys,
Where I park the truck, it's a loose dirt and gravel surface, with a slight incline, so a devil for wheeling a jack around, let alone an engine hoist with weight on it. I've not done anything like this before, so would like to have a go, but concerned that I get to a point where I can't finish the job and can't shift the truck.
Need to do some more research to build up the courage - Any links to a pictorial process for changing the clutch?
Cheers
Saffy:
--- Quote from: Def90 on June 09, 2009, 13:45:24 ---
Need to do some more research to build up the courage - Any links to a pictorial process for changing the clutch?
Cheers
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Les Henson is bound to have done one, have a look on forums.lr4x4.com
forestrynick:
I did mine with a block and tackle hanging from the roof (helps that i have a sun roof). I had a helper for most of the time but got it done in a day and a half. We did it taking gearbox out which i reckon is easier. Its not actually that heavy but difficult to get hands to it properly so you definately need a lift one way or another.
You won't really need to move the hoist about with wait on it, just swing the box back and prop out of the way. Go for it, you'll be so glad you did, makes an expensive job really quite cheap!
Nick
Mutz:
Mine was done by engine out, was told it was the easiest way.
V8MoneyPit:
--- Quote from: Mutz on June 10, 2009, 17:19:58 ---Mine was done by engine out, was told it was the easiest way.
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Ultimately, it depends on what equipment you have available and the space you have to do it in. Pulling the engine means more parts to remove. The coolant needs draining and the rad removed, I assume. Then power steering pipes, etc?
Whereas the gearbox only needs the props removed and maybe the levers to allow it to move far enough back.
Other will, no doubt, be able to offer more detailed advice.
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