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Re: [clutch ] - Thanks and more questions

To: James Porco <jporco@juno.com>, MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [clutch ] - Thanks and more questions
From: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 14:20:15 -0600
Besides the clutch kit, you would need to obtain or rent an engine hoist. 
I'm guessing that could run $30-$50 if you rent. Maybe some exhaust 
gaskets, asbestos side up, may be nice to have for the reassembly.

It can be done on a weekend, or in a long day. Its not a difficult job (and 
its a good learning experience). But works best with an assistant.  You 
could post your location to the list. Throw in an offer of free beer and 
you may find a lister or two in your area that could provide a little extra 
manpower and knowledge.

David
67 BGT
71 BGT



At 03:12 PM 4/10/2000 -0400, James Porco wrote:
>Many, many thanks to those who responded to my non-titled request for help 
>on the clutch hydraulics of my 1971 BGT (OK, so I am a novice at this list 
>stuff).
>
>I think David Council hit the nail on the head.  I do recall some 
>squealing before she died last fall, and when the clutch blows at the 
>slave cylinder, I also get a very high pitch grinding sound that appears 
>to be the clutch plate spinning but not catching.
>
>Now for the obvious question.  Can I do this in my home garage (a two-car 
>garage that is shared between my BGT and my wife's car).  She would like 
>me to dump the car, but I feel like a heart surgeon trying massage life 
>into this old baby.   I have already replaced all the floor pans, rocker 
>panels, front and back fenders (basically the lower 12 inches of the 
>car).   I replaced the entire interior and seats, and new rear 
>springs.  However, I am a very bad mechanic when it comes to spinning 
>things like the engine and trany.
>
>Do I give up the ghost and sell her for $1,800 or press on?   BTW: I must 
>do this at home, taking in to a mechanic for repairs is not an option 
>since the wife will say get rid of it.  What tools do I need and how much 
>can I expect to incur in expenses beyond the $100 for the clutch 
>components (cover, disk and release bearing). Is this a weekend job, or 
>several months (assuming I work on it all day Saturday and half of Sunday)?
>
>Again, many thanks for the excellent help on this list.
>
>Jim Porco
>71 BGT (down for the count)


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