Title says it all, for replacing the clutch is it doable without removing the entire engine, or if it is going to be replaced should I just give it to a transmission specialist shop.
If you have done this replacement yourself, how was it?

Thanks for your replies.

 

Who told you, that you had to pull the engine?
Apparently the clutch change is similar to that of the EVO 8/9

 

I just figured it might be impossible to get to without pulling the engine, inexperience I guess.

 

If there is anyone out there that has done the clutch, on this car please share

 

Search and you'll find all the answers.

 

i have a clutch on my car and you dont have to pull the engine

 

What clutch did you go with and how long to install / how much to install

 

Id also like to know how long it took and the shops hourly rate. I`m about to do my first X clucth this coming week and have no idea on install time.

 

Well, for starters don't take it to some joe schmoe transmission shop. Clutch job by yourself, first time, on the garage floor, expect about two days of huffin' and puffin'... it sucks! And no you do not need to pull the engine, the worst part is getting the tranny back in over the steering rack... But you get the hang of it after your 4th or 5th one. I suggest you search the VIII and IX boards, there are very good writeups, one of the sponsored vendors even has it on his website, the only difference you will have to account for is the acd.. but there is also a writeup somewhere on that too! Just search. Its been about 6 months since I have done one, so I couldn't tell you off hand.

 

clutch swap thread.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ghlight=clutch


ACD bleed

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ight=bleed+ACD

 

well i did the ACT its in my sig i also did the flywheel

TTP did the install and that ws i think 700 or so

 

We would definately recommend an expert for the job.

 

Perfect, TTP has pictures.

yes the tranny will come down, and it would not recommended doing it unless you done it before or with someone who has.

 

Even if you still have done it before on the VIII or IX, its still more difficult and takes notably longer.

 

i got mine done at the some shop and so you know it has some of the best quality work