should i ?

found this on my local craigslist. how long generally does it take for one of you guys to change your clutch?
or should i just take it to a shop?
any thoughts?


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Date: 2008-02-02, 7:46AM CST



89 MAZDA 2600i STANDARD CAB 4X4. APPROX 160,000 MILES. RAN WELL BEFORE CLUTCH WENT OUT. HAS CHROME GRILLE GUARD (W DRIVING LIGHTS), CHROME ROLL BAR (W OFF ROAD LIGHTS), CHROME BED RAILS, SLIDING REAR WINDOW, ALUMINUM WHEELS W 31X10.50-15 TIRES (1 PAIR NEW). HAS GOOD HEAT & AC. NEWER RADIATOR & WATER PUMP. NEEDS A CLUTCH & EXHAUST FROM THE CAT BACK. HAS SOME RUST IN THE P/U BED (USUAL MAZDA). THESE ARE GETTING HARD TO FIND (TRUE MAZDA - NOT A RANGER). $600.00 OBO YOU ARE BASICALLY BUYING THE ACCESSORIES & GETTING THE TRUCK FOR FREE!!!!!! THIS NEEDS TO GO!!!!!

It seems simple enough: push the pedal and the clutch will disengage, allowing you to shift gears. If your clutch isn't working properly, however, you'll hear grinding noises telling you it's time for a new clutch. If you don't want to take your car to a garage, follow these steps to replace your car's clutch yourself.

Bout 4 5 hours

depends on your mechanical abilities. being a 4x4 not sure if you have to remove the transfer case but you will def have to remove the transmission in order to get to the clutch.

transfer case is intergrated into the trannie, it's a straight removal for what I have seen. Can be done in 2 hours with experienced hands and air tools. not counting resurfacing time for the flywheel.

easy steps. #1 remove slave cylinder from trans (don't need to touch the line) and starter. Also any wiring that may be on the transmission.
#2 remove shifter from inside the cab. you'll have 2 with this one
#3 drain the oil from the trans
#4 remove the driveshaft. 4 bolts on the rear and I imagine same for front.
#5 unbolt trans mount, should be 2 bolts. Also unbolt the trans crossmember (leave in place for now.)
#6 put jack under trans, jack up slightly
#7 remove bellhousing bolts
#8 remove crossmember
#9 Rocking the trans up and down a couple times, start pushing AWAY from engine. I only weigh about 140 and have removed Mazda transmissions in driveways a couple of times, and I can handle the weight easy. With the xfer case it might be a bit heavier but it shouldn't be too bad still.

rest is easy work, install reverse of removal.