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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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My buddy has a 97 vette. It's due for a clutch and we've never done a clutch swap in a vette and i've done the search and everything but still can't find a walkthrough or some sort of how to. I've done clutch swap in my camaro but this is completely different. So any help would be appreciated.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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My buddy has a 97 vette. It's due for a clutch and we've never done a clutch swap in a vette and i've done the search and everything but still can't find a walkthrough or some sort of how to. I've done clutch swap in my camaro but this is completely different. So any help would be appreciated.

www.cajundude.com/dopeinstall.doc
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Yep, cajondude is what I used, along with a motor manual. It's a tough driveway job, but doable.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Yep, cajondude is what I used, along with a motor manual. It's a tough driveway job, but doable.
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tough driveway job! LOL hell ya it is. I did mine in the drive way too a while back with cajondude's instructions and it all went smooth. Next time ill I have to do a clutch job it will be way faster than the first time.

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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just remember to take your time and dont rush, dont rush and dont rush. Be patient and read the instructions multiple times, it helps.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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Is there anything else. I can't get the program to work.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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I've done clutch swap in my camaro but this is completely different.
Yeah, like apples and hand granades!! The C5 clutch swap is no joke! I've done the F-body swap in my driveway, and I thank God every day that I paid someone to put this one in. I was right there watching the guy do it and kept thinking, "damn, I'm glad I didn't try this at home!"

Good luck!
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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It's not that hard. It's just some work, involved. Takes a couple people, you cant do it by yourself. I've done my clutch 3 times(bad SPEC, BAD torque tube and bad Ram HD) and a buddy's twice all on jackstands. The first time is a bit tricky to do, but after that, it's pretty smooth.
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i was wondering how long it will take to swap out the clutch. I will be attempting this in my cousins garage on a lift. I printed out cajundudes instructions to go by. Also were is a good place to get a dte brace?
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Me and a buddy of mine used to be techs at a dealership together and we wanted to time ourselves on how fast we could do a clutch job. We used air tools and a lift. We did it in about two hours together total from start to finish
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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Hope you didn't use the air tools on the rear saddle.
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Also were is a good place to get a dte brace?
DTE? J/K, I have one in stock if you need one.
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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DTE? J/K, I have one in stock if you need one.
How much?
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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