RE: 87 5KQ clutch job

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

> Time to replace the clutch in my 87 5KQ.
> Need a clutch kit, anyone know where I can get the best price??
> 
... you might want to call Carlson and ask for Didi.  I also got a pretty
good quote from a local auto parts place ... the clutch is made by Sachs.
Finally, give both TPC and GPR a call.  I recommend that you replace the
pilot bearing, clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing and the sleeve the
TOB slides on (get a metal replacement).  If you still have the original
clutch slave cylinder, now is a good time to replace it and the flex hose.  

> Also how heavy is the tranny to get in & out??
> 
Too heavy for me to lift by myself while under a car.  I think Scott
Justusson says he can ...

> May want to tackle it myself & save $300 in labor.
> 
It really isn't that difficult a thing to do.  Doing it yourself gives you a
chance to evaluate other things that might need to be done at the same time
... rear main seal, CVJ boots, motor and tranny mounts, starter, wheel
bearings are all more accessible when you have the tranny out ... it might
even be easier to do a steering rack!

> Can I rig a floor jack to hold the Tranny?
> 
Yup ... BTDT ... works fine even without a tranny mounting plate for the
jack.  If you do get a tranny mounting plate be sure to get one of the ones
that has an adjustable angle ...

HTH!
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)