I finally fixed my clutch.

[cimaxgt]

I was able to locate a shop that remanufactured my clutch and assembly. Total cost $275.00. At the ford dealer, new assembly $2000.00 plus $2500.00
Under normal circumstances I would have a professional work on my car however, since I was low on cashflow, I did all the repairs my self. I spent about 20 hrs removing and Installing transmission and components.

 

[BlackICE]

Congratulations! You have the pride of accomplishment, you know the job was done right and you increased your knowledge of the car. Please keep us informed on how your rebuilt clutch works. I also tend to do a lot of work on my cars, not because of cost, but because I cannot stand to pay for work that is done to a lower standard than I can do it. BTY, you didn't do that bad about saving at about $211/hr NET! Given tax rates probably more than $350/hr pre-tax.

Now that you have done the job, any pointers on how to make the job easier and what to look out for.

:thumbsup

 

[Shadowman]

"THUMBS UP" ; now as for whether low on cash flow or not I simply like the fact that you got to know your gal a bit more.

Takes care

Shadowman

 

[MAD IN NC]

Congrats ClimaxGt - Need info! Feed me Seymour! Rebuilt Clutch?

:cheers To the next 50 k miles!:cheers

 

[paul b]

Just curious, did you come away with the feeling this car was built by man and can be repaired by man. I get the feeling too many have the idea this car is untouchable. I have been a tinkerer all my life, I think this is the ideal tinkerers car. This forum is becoming,if not already the 21st century format for the world of tinkerers.

 

[STORMCAT]

Just curious, did you come away with the feeling this car was built by man and can be repaired by man. I get the feeling too many have the idea this car is untouchable. I have been a tinkerer all my life, I think this is the ideal tinkerers car. This forum is becoming,if not already the 21st century format for the world of tinkerers.

For those with some practical hands on mechanical experience this is a great car to work on !! The access is great to most areas. To date I've done my own axel bolt swap, Pipe swap, Pulley swap, tranny cooler, oil changes and the list goes on.. A lift is a plus.. This is half the fun of owning this car !!! :banana

 

[S592R]

For those with some practical hands on mechanical experience this is a great car to work on !! The access is great to most areas. To date I've done my own axel bolt swap, Pipe swap, Pulley swap, tranny cooler, oil changes and the list goes on.. A lift is a plus.. This is half the fun of owning this car !!! :banana

I'll give you A ++1 on that!

same as Brian here .... car is easy to work on once you get past the intimidation factor.

S

 

[BlackICE]

For those with some practical hands on mechanical experience this is a great car to work on !! The access is great to most areas. To date I've done my own axel bolt swap, Pipe swap, Pulley swap, tranny cooler, oil changes and the list goes on.. A lift is a plus.. This is half the fun of owning this car !!! :banana

Brian, when is the Whipple going in?
:thumbsup

 

[cimaxgt]

I got over the intimidation after about my warranty expired.

I could not find any extended warranty that made any sense.

 

[AlohaGT]

Brian, when is the Whipple going in?
:thumbsup

But, Brian just did the pulley swap.

 

[BlackICE]

But, Brian just did the pulley swap.

That was just practice for the real deal! Installing the Whipple now should be a piece of cake. Brian already knows what to do to remove and re-install the blower. Anyway, doesn't he have 2 GTs. He can mod the other one.

 

[AlohaGT]

That was just practice for the real deal! Installing the Whipple now should be a piece of cake. Brian already knows what to do to remove and re-install the blower. Anyway, doesn't he have 2 GTs. He can mod the other one.

Or Whipple one and twin turbo the other.