Clutch Job ?, Clutch change info 1973 914 Options

[porscheteck914]

I have a clutch job to do on 1973 914 . Does the club have a info thread - The best , easy way to go about doing this ? thanks any and all . Paul

[VaccaRabite]

IMO its easier to take the transmission out of the car. Though it does mean you will need new CV gaskets and Schnoor washers for the CV bolts.

I've never used a transmission jack. The transmission weighs about 80 lbs. So laying on my back, one foot on each ear and hands supporting the bell housing - 20lbs per limb. Not bad. Wiggle the transmission free and lay it on my chest, then roll it on a furniture dolly that's right next to me. At that point you have time to get it set up and back in. Back in is just the same as extraction. Feet on the ears, hands on the bellhousing. Its a little finicky to get the splines lined up, but once they are it slides right on.

A motorcycle jack or something like that from Harbor Freight probably makes this easier. But I've had this car since the CSOB days, and am not yet completely reformed.

Zach

[Superhawk996]

I've never used a transmission jack. The transmission weighs about 80 lbs. So laying on my back, one foot on each ear and hands supporting the bell housing - 20lbs per limb. Not bad. Wiggle the transmission free and lay it on my chest, then roll it on a furniture dolly that's right next to me. At that point you have time to get it set up and back in. Back in is just the same as extraction. Feet on the ears, hands on the bellhousing. Its a little finicky to get the splines lined up, but once they are it slides right on.

A motorcycle jack or something like that from Harbor Freight probably makes this easier. But I've had this car since the CSOB days, and am not yet completely reformed.

Zach

Bringing back hilarious memories Zach! Been there done that minus the furniture dolly part. Just roll it off into the ground, drag it out from underneath like a prize!