LS7 Clutch Installed Thank you LS1Tech
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LS7 Clutch Installed Thank you LS1Tech
Want to thank all of you for helping, I have searched this whole Manual Trans forum for information on LS7 Clutches being installed and problems people had before and after installation. I read many of people comments and fixes. Because I had the same issues that have been said. Again and again
Time taken about 15 Hours in my Garage,
Most Important tools( Trans jack, Long 1/2" Extentions that convert to 3/8 drive, and Swivel sockets)
This was third time Trans has been out of car, but first time by me. I was pissed . I saw alot of scrapes and gashes on the trans from First clutch install(Spec stage 2), and Trans rebuilt buy a Pontiac Dealer.
Getting everthing off was easy, had trouble getting the trans in , Searched the site got the info I needed. I had to use a thin piece ofwood to get me get the trans in to the Bell housing. My weak arms couldnt slide it in anymore(Slave Cylinder Spring to compress back). So I propped the wood behind the shifter for some leverage and bingo slid right in.
Everthing else went back together nicely.
Pumped the pedal, Started the car let it sit and run, Took the car for a spin around the block, Clutch grabbed nicely. Had some trouble getting into reverse(need to bleed it still), Felt great though especially doing this big of job myself.
Time taken about 15 Hours in my Garage,
Most Important tools( Trans jack, Long 1/2" Extentions that convert to 3/8 drive, and Swivel sockets)
This was third time Trans has been out of car, but first time by me. I was pissed . I saw alot of scrapes and gashes on the trans from First clutch install(Spec stage 2), and Trans rebuilt buy a Pontiac Dealer.
Getting everthing off was easy, had trouble getting the trans in , Searched the site got the info I needed. I had to use a thin piece ofwood to get me get the trans in to the Bell housing. My weak arms couldnt slide it in anymore(Slave Cylinder Spring to compress back). So I propped the wood behind the shifter for some leverage and bingo slid right in.
Everthing else went back together nicely.
Pumped the pedal, Started the car let it sit and run, Took the car for a spin around the block, Clutch grabbed nicely. Had some trouble getting into reverse(need to bleed it still), Felt great though especially doing this big of job myself.
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It been very cold here in Illinois I still have not bled the clutch, My heater needs a new Regulator for the propane tank. Good luck and this Forum helped me get it done. BTW I used no shim for the LS7
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Congrats on the install. I too did mine on jackstands. First time took a while. I think 13 hours total because I was learning as I went. A month later I had to drop it again to replace the crank freeze plug. I had it out of the car in an hour! It is a piece of cake now. May be out again next year for a rebuild. I think my turbo's and high mileage are starting to take their toll in my gears. But yeah, those long extensions are a MUST and that top RH bolt with the plastic tube is a pain in the rear.
No shim on my LS7 clutch either. I added the bleeder extension when I did my swap. Make it MUCH easier!
No shim on my LS7 clutch either. I added the bleeder extension when I did my swap. Make it MUCH easier!