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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch
« Last post by Zach on May 11, 2024, 04:34:40 PM »I’ve run, and heard good things from others about, LuK kits. They have 10.5 and 11” versions. I purchased a replacement flywheel from Firebird Central because I felt with the info they provided I was confident it would fit. I didn’t feel the same with buying elsewhere in the same or lower price range. The LuK kits do come with a TO bearing that has a plastic (for lack of knowing the actual material) portion where the clutch fork rides. I did opt to buy an all metal one but I also had a few issues with the cheaper ones. I think if I had to get in there again I’d try the LuK version. I read a lot online and only ever found people saying not to use it, not any actual reports of failures. For what it’s worth.
Get yourself a trans jack, an adapter for a floor Jack or make one. It can be done without one but it’s much easier especially if you’re working by yourself.
Also just my PSA, lift and secure the car at multiple points with quality jack stands or wood blocks. These cars will kill you if you fall.
Heard luk was good, they seem to only offer 1 on rockauto but I only looked around for a bit, gonna disassemble and double check everything before I order since it’s my first time. Got the car on home made wheel cribs, 2x4s stacked to about a foot high so it should be more than enough, been using the for a while. Do I need to worry about propping the engine or anything or are the engine mounts good enough for it to not wanna move when I remove the bell/tranny, just a concern my dad had but he wasn’t sure. Thanks for the info.