2.5 clutch replacement...

Been reading a couple threads about it. Is it easier to pull the motor for the clutch? Should I plan on other things while it is out like the timing belt & stuff...?

 
I personally drop the trans, but that's because my friend let me use his lift. I don't like messing with engine wires and stuff. The second time around we managed to swap a trans in like 2.5 to 3 hours.

The consensus is that you pull the motor if you're on the ground and pull the trans if you're in the air.

As for tbelt and tentioners, depends on how ambitious and budget conscientious you are.

 
After spending some time thinking about it...

Here is the guide I used: http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t128163-diy-clutch-replacement-pictorial.html

It's a complete pictorial, but it goes the pulling the trans route.

Some tips I used when doing the job. Take a big piece of cardboard and a sharpie, when you unbolt a bolt, slam it through the cardboard and label it with the sharpie. I have a terrible habit of misplacing things, so this made the job infinitely easier. I also dropped the exhaust as one complete system and I left the axles in. Make sure you have a good and accurate torque wrench.

If you do go the pull the motor route, I'd still be down to help (just like I would for anyone on these boards), but my helpfulness would be greatly diminished as I haven't done that yet. There are probably plenty of DIY guides on RS25 though, so I'm sure it wouldn't be that big of a deal.

I'd also give the Evergreen parts desk a call. Just get a price check on the OEM setup from them (mention the Mainely Discount). Doesn't hurt to shop around. Both 987687 and myself got our clutches from EG and are perfectly happy with them.

I'll edit this post if I think of anything else notable.

 
if you dont have a lift, pull the motor. borrow a engine hoist. pulling the motor should take about an hour, especially with 2 people

 
I'll check with EG before I purchase. I'll know more after Thursday when the car goes into the shop for its first official look over and an oil change as to where the budget will be at. I don't think that the clutch HAS to be replaced right now. I'm hoping that it would hold out for the winter till the weather warms up but who knows. Thanks for the link on the walk-through tho, it was very well written and thorough...

 
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