Clutch replacement

noideer · Feb 2, 2021

Easiest way to replace the clutch is to pay someone to do it, I know hahaha . money is tight as health hasn't been best of late, so probably going with a Blue Metal clutch kit with a new solid flywheel (E-Bay Aussie $690) my Question is -------- Engine out to do job ------- or--- Box off and do job from underneath.
Which is the bigger and/or harder way to go? Doing the head gasket ATM in car, bolts arrived this morning. so i have been busy busy but i know clutch is on last legs and i am planning the job now. any advise would be appreciated thanks.

landmannnn · Feb 2, 2021

Box out is much easier.

The only difficult bit is dropping and raising the box, it's heavy and the shape means you will need a couple of trolley jacks.

noideer · Feb 2, 2021

cheers

bembo449 · Feb 4, 2021

If its anything like the L200 , its a straightforward box off job , i did my last one off my back and managed easily enough

noideer · Feb 7, 2021

just recovering from heart attack and triple bypass op so getting up and down is still a small prob. good as gold on my feet or sitting. If i can get the ute high enough for me on a roller board where i can sit on it and lay back then scoot in under the ute. Thinking Thinking will another pair of stands and higher jacks

landmannnn · Feb 7, 2021

The best way to drop the transmission is to fabricate a cradle that sits under the gearbox and means you can use a single trolley Jack.

It might seem over the top for a single job, but if you have a welder it wouldn't take long to knock one up.

doctorchopper · Feb 7, 2021

Box off for sure, not a chance i'd be tackling it after a heart attack and triple bypass, especially without a lift and a proper gearbox jack. for the sake of a couple hudred £££. I changed the clutch on a old chevy pickup years ago on the ground and swore i'd never do it again without the proper tools, it was a fight to the end, and thats when i was in my 20's, can't imagine doing it with those health issues

landmannnn · Feb 7, 2021

Sensible advice, I did it once but won't ever do it again.

noideer · Feb 7, 2021

cheers men, the more i think about it the more likely the job will be going to the local Utube mechanic with the hoist . will get a price and have a think.
thanks for the advice .

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