ok...so...on friday...i got some sort of anger or motivation (probably both) and dropped out my transmission, driveline, and exhaust in an attempt to swap clutches. I had a 13b pressure plate and clutch disc in VERY good condition...and i could tell the one in my 7 was about to go out...so i figured...it couldnt be that hard.

I WAS WRONG! First off...i didnt have a clutch alignment tool. Let me say this about the tool...GET ONE IF YOU ARE DOIN A CLUTCH SWAP! It is near impossible to line the clutch up correctly. Unfortunately...i had the transmission already up and spent about 2 hours trying to get it to go in before i figured out that it wasnt lined up...

So...i finally finished my swap...WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I can actually chirp 2nd gear now!!!

I guess im just kinda warning those who want to do a clutch swap anytime in the near future...take you time and realize that its probably easier to just pull the engine rather than dropping down the transmission. AND BUY A CLUTCH ALIGNMENT TOOL!!!

 

come on now. you should have asked. there are many that have them lying around. we found that out last week in the nw. glad it got it done though. i lucked out the only time i tried it without. fit right in. surprised me. but luck happens once in awhile.

 

*shrugs* i work at a car store too...(napa)

 

The tool is like $2 at the parts stores. Or if you are really cheep just cut off the input shaft on a bad trans and use it.

 

All you need to do is take apart a bad transmission and remove the input shaft; there is no cutting involved. It works perfectly, and is more substantial than a $2 alignment tool.

 

I ended up borrowing a universal clutch alignment tool from out local repair shop. Luckily, im good friends with the owner. The main problem was, the day that i found out my clutch wasnt aligned, everything was closed. I live in a small town where NOTHING is open on sundays. But the universal tool got the job done.

Now...anyone wanna gimme some money for my 12a bridgeport/rebuild???

 

I can chirp second? I wonder if the clutch in my babys ever been replaced?

Maybe it's just the driver! :P

- Tech

 

...I cant tell if you are making fun of me or you? If you are making fun of me...my engine is tired...and you can come race me and talk all the **** you want when my 12a halfbridgeport is finished . If you are making fun of you...replace your clutch...

 

NoI was not making fun of you...