Evo 8 clutch install
Obviously paying someone is the easiest way. I have personally done the job on a lift, on the ground and with pulling the eng and trans together. The easiest but not quickest way is to pull the motor with trans together. Its less stuff to fight. If you have access to a lift then that would be easier but it will fight you because of clearance issues. The hardest way is to do it on the ground.
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Obviously paying someone is the easiest way. I have personally done the job on a lift, on the ground and with pulling the eng and trans together. The easiest but not quickest way is to pull the motor with trans together. Its less stuff to fight. If you have access to a lift then that would be easier but it will fight you because of clearance issues. The hardest way is to do it on the ground.
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Is my 1st time doing a clutch job on my 8 back in 2010 , and I learned that by either
doing it on your own or paying someone else to get it done both have it's pros and cons.
By doing it yourself and if done right , you know that is done right , but beware
if you messed up it'll cost you more than you bargain for , like a capped off bolt
halfway inside is a pain to get it out by drill out broken bolt and tapped new hole.
Paying a mechanic to get the job done saves you the trouble but at a price you may not like , some local shops won't do aftermarket clutch or even charge extra because is a aftermarket clutch.
doing it on your own or paying someone else to get it done both have it's pros and cons.
By doing it yourself and if done right , you know that is done right , but beware
if you messed up it'll cost you more than you bargain for , like a capped off bolt
halfway inside is a pain to get it out by drill out broken bolt and tapped new hole.
Paying a mechanic to get the job done saves you the trouble but at a price you may not like , some local shops won't do aftermarket clutch or even charge extra because is a aftermarket clutch.
I did it with 2 buddies, it was fun, my advice, buy a replacement clutch fork, clutch fork pinion, 2 fork springs, 2 felt pads, 2 metal inserts for the fork.
Put away 2 days of time one day to remove it one day to install it, just so I didn't have to rush.
Make the car level. On 4 jackstands, triple check to make sure the disc is aligned. Also make sure the metal clip on the pressure plate stays on, I knocked it off twice.
Just be patient and check your work constantly. Pm if you have a any questions. I did it in my garage so I had nothing fancy to work with
Put away 2 days of time one day to remove it one day to install it, just so I didn't have to rush.
Make the car level. On 4 jackstands, triple check to make sure the disc is aligned. Also make sure the metal clip on the pressure plate stays on, I knocked it off twice.
Just be patient and check your work constantly. Pm if you have a any questions. I did it in my garage so I had nothing fancy to work with
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I'm going to be doing this for the first time soon. So, I am wondering if you could explain the why for these parts.
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