ran out of cash flow


cimaxgt

GT Owner
Jun 7, 2007
76
after 55k miles i am replacing my clutch i called several mechanics and ford dealers every one was charging me any where from 4300 to 5500 replace my clutch......after not driving my car for several weeks, i decided to do the work myself.........it took me about 8hrs to remove the transmission..i will advise when completed
 
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B O N Y

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GT GUYS have been known to do it in two to four hours max. Looks like their records are safe. Good luck, keep us posted. :)
 

fjpikul

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Cimax, are you replacing with stock clutch or something else? There are a few threads here about clutch replacements.
 

Silverbullitt

GT Owner
Mar 3, 2006
1,757
Lago Vista, TX
Did you figure out how to pull the trans without removing the clamshell? I did an exhaust swap according to Shadowman's instructions without pulling it. The only aftermarket clutch I know of is spec. Turbo Joe's gang swear by it.
 

BlackICE

GT Owner
Nov 2, 2005
1,416
SF Bay Area in California
Pulling the clamshell is easy and makes a lot of repairs much easier, but to be safe you need 3 people and a lot of tape! 2 people to hold left and right sides and the 3rd to pull the hinge pins and later to line up the hinges and put the pins back in. I have seen the GT Guys do it with only 2 people, but they are pros, I wouldn't recommend it. It is harder to put it back on than to take it off. Lining up the hinges while being careful not to damage anything.
 
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Empty Pockets

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Lining up the hinges while being careful not to damage anything.


'Quick note on this: deburr/polish the pins while U have them out and put a little WD40 or the like on 'em B4U reinstall.

MUCHO easier to get the pins back in...
 

Kingman

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Aug 11, 2006
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'Quick note on this: deburr/polish the pins while U have them out and put a little WD40 or the like on 'em B4U reinstall.

MUCHO easier to get the pins back in...

NICE!!!!
 

GTNJ

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I have a feeling Pocket's covertly racks on the miles:banana
 

ChipBeck

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Stillen clutch for GT

The only aftermarket clutch I know of is spec. Turbo Joe's gang swear by it.

During the California rally Stillen showed us a heavy-duty aftermarket clutch they were about to come out with. I don't know if they have it ready for sale yet but you might want to give them a call.

Chip
 

kmillen

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Jan 29, 2007
504
We are getting two different types of clutches made by AP. They are on the water right now and should be in our warehouse in the next few weeks. I don't have a price just yet.
 

isaakgt

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Dec 20, 2005
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I have a feeling Pocket's covertly racks on the miles:banana

It sure makes you wonder. Maybe he figured out how to disconnect the odometer. :eek:rofl
 

Empty Pockets

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Pockets refuses to comment......................
 

S592R

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he runs the car in reverse for each mile going forward. :biggrin Hey it worked in Ferris Buellers day off ...
 

Empty Pockets

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Ah HUMMMMMMMMM ... see post #12 ............:bored
 

isaakgt

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Ah HUMMMMMMMMM ... see post #12 ............:bored

You are a 'good sport' Larry. :thumbsup
 

GTNJ

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Pockets refuses to comment......................

RESOURCEFUL POCKETS ............. has my vote .......... he may have more than one GT. :thumbsup :biggrin

You like my new additions to the GT ?
 

Empty Pockets

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You like my new additions to the GT ?



YES! :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
 

Empty Pockets

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... he may have more than one GT. :thumbsup :biggrin


Well, as a matter of fact ... I do ...
 

GTNJ

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Well, as a matter of fact ... I do ...

WOW ............ I didn't know that ............ fantastic :thumbsup
 

Empty Pockets

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WOW ............ I didn't know that ............ fantastic :thumbsup


Not too many people do.

Nor do they know it's a white/blue ... that sits on my office desk!!!

IT'S A 1:18 SCALE MODEL! :rofl:rofl:rofl

(I am truely awful!)