Just replaced my clutch!
BS on the 2-3 hour clutch job unless you had 2 others helping. The fastest that i have seen is right at 4 hours by 1 person. the hardest part of the whole job is the connecting shaft for the t/c and transmission. everything else is a breeze.
I call BS on 2 hours. If it is a Misu master tech, they have to put it on the hoist, disconnect most of the front suspention and steering, drop the subframe, remove the TC, remove the tranny, change the clutch, install the tranny, install the TC, install the subframe, hook up the suspension and steering bits, and bleed the power steering. . .
Mitsu protocol is to remove the front subframe. You *can* do it just by lowering the SF 1" or so, but as far as I know all Mitsu techs follow the Mitsu directions and remove the whole thing . . .
Mitsu charges for 9 hours to do this job. . . that is the set time allotment in the Mitsu service system.
Mitsu protocol is to remove the front subframe. You *can* do it just by lowering the SF 1" or so, but as far as I know all Mitsu techs follow the Mitsu directions and remove the whole thing . . .
Mitsu charges for 9 hours to do this job. . . that is the set time allotment in the Mitsu service system.
I can't speak for the mitsu techs stateside but I had my clutch/flywheel installed in 1hr45min. It took two techs and they spent most of the time joking and explaining crap to me.
LOL. I'm thinking about doing my own clutch job (if I decide to keep my evo) in the next month or so with the help of my brother. I'll have access to every tool needed and a lift.
Was going to use this How to: http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tec...4426ffb22bacd6
Do you guys recommend this how to?
Was going to use this How to: http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tec...4426ffb22bacd6
Do you guys recommend this how to?
ive done a clutch in under 2hrs but its been a tilton with no throwout bering clip. ive done stock clutch cars in 2 and 1/2 hrs if all goes right. its not that hard if u know the little tricks.
LOL. I'm thinking about doing my own clutch job (if I decide to keep my evo) in the next month or so with the help of my brother. I'll have access to every tool needed and a lift.
Was going to use this How to: http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tec...4426ffb22bacd6
Do you guys recommend this how to?
Was going to use this How to: http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tec...4426ffb22bacd6
Do you guys recommend this how to?
thats a good starting point
You don't have to remove the transfer case, just push it aside. The TOB is fairly easy to separate, just takes a big enough screw driver and a good amount of pushing/wrist torque. The first time I did the tranny swap it took about 8 hours due to not having the correct tools (slide hammer for the output shafts but the second time it took about 4 hours from start to finish.
Another huge tip is to remove the rear tranny mount before putting the tranny back on. It adds about 10 more minutes but it'll save you hours, especially when the rear tranny mount gets stuck on the subframe
Another huge tip is to remove the rear tranny mount before putting the tranny back on. It adds about 10 more minutes but it'll save you hours, especially when the rear tranny mount gets stuck on the subframe
I am really having a difficult time deciding if I want to venture down this road or not. I do know that I don't want to pay $600- 700 for someone to do it for me, and that is the going rate here in Louisville, Ky.
My cheapness is probably going to win, and I have a feeling that my car will be on a lift for 20+ hours with me wanting to pull my hair out. Oh fun.
My cheapness is probably going to win, and I have a feeling that my car will be on a lift for 20+ hours with me wanting to pull my hair out. Oh fun.
I know a master tech also and they bill 9 hrs for the job and do it in like 2-3. It's not hard with a lift and power tools and skill...
...and the quick jobs, i'm guessing a torque wrench is seldom used
...and the quick jobs, i'm guessing a torque wrench is seldom used