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Old Dec 16, 2001 | 03:28 PM
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I installed my first clutch today, with the help of my father and my savior Brian who came up with the correct alignment tool. I now have a 2002 Z06 clutch. I was amazed at how light the clutch pedal was even though I was told a few times it would be that way..

Bleeding is a bitch.. simple as that. I just wanted to let everyone know that a clutch can be done by a normal person. Would I do it again ? Probably not. I will probably pay for the next one to be put in.
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Old Dec 16, 2001 | 03:41 PM
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Make sure to break it in...as you break it in the pedal will get stiffer...
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Old Dec 16, 2001 | 04:41 PM
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Congrats Gary! Clutch installs are how I earn extra mod money. LOL They aren't that bad. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

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Old Dec 16, 2001 | 04:54 PM
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Default Re: The car MOVES !!!!

Yup, I always pay to have the clutches put in...aint my bag. If I dont like doing it I aint gonna do it...cars are supposed to be a fun hobby <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 16, 2001 | 05:32 PM
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Its not hard at all, its just time consuming... <img src="graemlins/gr_zzz.gif" border="0" alt="[boring]" />
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Old Dec 16, 2001 | 08:09 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by BIGBOS:
<strong>Its not hard at all, its just time consuming... <img src="graemlins/gr_zzz.gif" border="0" alt="[boring]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>

- Yeah, I am glad that I did it, and it defintely was not as bad as the cam/spring install. However, to get a cam/springs installed its around $600, to get a clutch installed its around $250... which seems to me like way too little money.

- When it is all done and finished.... yeah.. it wasn't that bad... It is just at that point when you are trying to put the transmission back on, that is when you say... "Why am I doing this???" <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 01:18 AM
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Default Re: The car MOVES !!!!

Gary,
Man I so glad it all worked out for ya,
and the cars running. I know it kinda sucks
doing the work, but it feels SO GOOD
when your done and it runs. I think your
gonna like the clutch, My car feels better
than ever with it.

PS
You should of seen all the crap I caught
for showing up at the X-mas party all
dirty from helping you. HAHAHAHHAHAHa
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 07:28 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by MechMan:
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PS
You should of seen all the crap I caught
for showing up at the X-mas party all
dirty from helping you. HAHAHAHHAHAHa</strong><hr></blockquote>

- You didn't go home and change ???? !!!!
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The first time is always a bitch. I said the same thing about paying someone the next time but I pulled my tranny out 3 times so far and it is a piece of cake once you know how to do it. I get to install a 12 bolt in the upcoming week. I broke my damn rear again. <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
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