DIY guys need help with time estimate for clutch install

[mysticalsnake]

I've never had to change the clutch on a car before and my buddy did it to his 97 cobra and it took him and his step-dad (mechanic) 10-12 hours to do it...my question is: how long did it take you guys to do a completely clutch kit install, new flywheel, and also do the 26 spline conversion?

thanks in advance!

 

[djtyau]

That sounds about right with two people. I took my time over a Christmas break so I didn't really calculate the total time. If I were to guess the time, I would say by myself it took about me 15hrs (I work slow).

 

[04MystiCobra]

Are you using jacks or a lift? With a lift it will go fast. 3-4 hours. On jacks, double that. I did it by myself over 2 nights worth, about 10-12 hours.

 

[mysticalsnake]

Are you using jacks or a lift? With a lift it will go fast. 3-4 hours. On jacks, double that. I did it by myself over 2 nights worth, about 10-12 hours.

it'll be done on a lift. My buddy which we help each other put on all of our parts has access to his step-dad's lift at Kia lol.

 

[VirtualSVT]

Flat backing I usually get it done in about 4-6 hours with people that have done it before.

I did one with a first timer and showing him the ropes we were done in 8 or so.

 

[JBN]

Me and a buddy did mine in about 6 hours, including a 26 spline input shaft install. Jack stands and hand tools.


Side note... don't go by anyone elses install times as a guide. Take your time and do it right the first time, and if you run into a block take a break and come back later.:beer:

 

[04MystiCobra]

Side note... don't go by anyone elses install times as a guide. Take your time and do it right the first time, and if you run into a block take a break and come back later.:beer:

+1 Thats what I did. Had a few beers and went at it later. Plus my back was killing me after dropping that T-56!

 

[mysticalsnake]

thanks a lot guys...my car got rear-ended and in the shop now anyways (happened the day he and i were going to put the 4 lb. lower on and new tune) he was just saying that it was a huge PITA on his 97 Cobra he had but i also know that's a completely different trans than ours

 

[JBN]

+1 Thats what I did. Had a few beers and went at it later. Plus my back was killing me after dropping that T-56!

Nothing cures back pain like a 12 pack!


Why dont they keep it on the shelf in the store next to the aspirin?:dw:

 

[VirtualSVT]

Why dont they keep it on the shelf in the store next to the aspirin?:dw:

You're just not going to the right store.

 

[JBN]

hahahaha

 

[mysticalsnake]

You're just not going to the right store.

say it with me "bo-de-ga"

 

[fatal1]

Make sure you have about 2 feet of extensions for the top tranny bolts, and the starter bolts. The top bellhousing bolts are an MF'er too. Wear gloves for those.

 

[exdeath]

I'd plan to start in the morning and be finished in time for lunch if you have access to a lift and a shop full of tools (including a mobile transmission lift), and two people who know what they are doing.

One person works on the cooling mod and flywheel/clutch while the other cracks the T-56 open on a bench and installs and shims the input shaft.

Air makes all the difference.