johnlogie

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HQ garage I didn't think it would be that expensive

I don't think I've ever seen anything bad about Falkland. Assuming it's about £300-350 for a clutch that's not too bad.

Or just do it yourself

john_d

im tempted to give it a go myself, i have another car so its not like id need it done in a day, i could just take my time

AS Performance

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carry most options on the shelf at very competitive costs

gazzawrx

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I done a blob with a 5 speed in about 2.5hrs on a ramp once, i imagine on the floor itll take about 4hrs.

The biggest issue is going to be if its a 6 speed. The boxes are a lot heavier and a lot more hassle to try and lift off the floor to fit.

boosted

Take the box out, there's no way I'd be taking to engine out just to do a clutch. I don't have a ramp, to be honest the jobs no harder on the floor.

scoober101

I opted for the engine out method, easier in my opinion.

Recent thread - https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...h-some-qs.html

john_d

is there a guide to taking the engine, ppl talk like is a walk in the park!

scoober101

It sounds daunting but in all honesty, its not that hard at all with the right tools. Ive worked on engines before but never removed one from a car until recently, I followed guides on the net, just google remove sti or wrx engine and lots of info comes up.

Heres one for example, 1st google result - http://www.iwsti.com/forums/diy-mods...emoval-gd.html

If you're not worried about picking up a spanner and played with lego as a kid you'll be fine. Its just a case of unbolting everything thats holding the engine to the car like hoses, brackets, electrical connections etc so its free to come out the bay, installation is just the reverse.

If you havent already, get yourself a decent socket set(s) with 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive socketry and a good selection of accessories like universal joints, extension bars etc etc. A set of ring/open ended spanners, a Torque wrench and various screwdrivers and pliers etc. Most importanly, hire or buy an engine hoist.

There are some things to consider, its not just a case of unbolting everything and throwing it to one side, thats where the guides come in handy. A very important one is remembering to support the gear box with a trolley jack or wood when separating the engine, you dont want the gear box falling down when you pull the engine out!

Theres a few pictures in my link I posted above.

So open the bonnet, guide in one hand, cup of tea in the other and get cracking!