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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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IN need of clutch install

Hey 5280, I havent quite joined your club officialy yet but I got a question.
I have always had my major repairs done at Schomp(usualy under waranty) and before I left I smoked my clutch. Schomp wants a little over a grand to install an aftermarket clutch, and I really dont want my clutch total to cost me $2K. Are there any reputable MINI shops in the denver area that can knock the price down? Or I know I am fully capable of doing a clutch job (I have done them before on other cars) can you get the trans out without a lift, and does the MINI require anything special to do the job myself?
Thanks in advance for any info, Rick
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Watching this thread cuz I know this is in my future as well...
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Waylon has a few options. He will also answer any of your ?'s

I'm leaning toward this when I need it: http://www.waymotorworks.com/valeo-c...l-kit-r53.html

Bryan
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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I just need the instalation, I have the clutch. If WAY was to do it I would need to drive (with a wore out clutch) to Atlanta Georgia. Not going to happen.

I have an ACT "Sprung" 6 puck with the ACT streetlite flywheel.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
Or I know I am fully capable of doing a clutch job (I have done them before on other cars) can you get the trans out without a lift, and does the MINI require anything special to do the job myself?
Thanks in advance for any info, Rick
I was suggesting Way could answer your DIY questions.

Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
I just need the instalation, I have the clutch. If WAY was to do it I would need to drive (with a wore out clutch) to Atlanta Georgia. Not going to happen.
Not to mention that long commute from Iraq.
Good luck.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 06:10 AM
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Ya the trafic from Baghdad to denver this time of night SUCKS.

The next time I have WAY on the phone I will need to ask him how hard the job is without a lift.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 07:39 AM
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Here a link that may help you decide if you think you are capable of pulling off the job.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-overview.html
 
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