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Re: Clutch repair options

To: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>,
Subject: Re: Clutch repair options
From: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:06:46 -0400
At 02:08 PM 7/27/2006, Joe Curry wrote:
>I have to categorically disagree.  When you pull the engine, you have to
>also deal with the radiator, fuel lines and all the other various things
>that connect the engine.
>
>So in my humble opinion it is much easier to pull the gearbox even if it is
>OD.


I agree.  To pull the engine, you have to remove the bonnet.  There
is a significant risk of damaging it during the process, or while it
is being stored.

Plus, you have to remove the tunnel cover anyway to
disconnect the driveshaft and/or shifter.

Doug Braun
'72 Spit 


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