Horch it

the OFE South Bend clutch should be here nexd Tuesday and I am contemplating doing the downpipe while I got the tranny out, and, and, while I'm in there, might as well do the induction samco hose....thoughts and or warnings, tips, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera...
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DynomiteTT

do it.... i did the front sway and DP at the same time since i had the subframe dropped.

Russ Scott

most found it necessary to put a poly dogbone bushing in place to prevent the larger diameter DP from hitting the undercarriage. But mine didn't... I ran stock motor mounts for quite awhile.. ymmv

I think it's a good idea to put in a new slave cylinder/throwout bearing assembly with a new clutch. An "ounce of prevention" etc. If the old one's left in place, and decides to leak, it'll hose down your new clutch with brake fluid. Spend $80-ish on the slave up front and improve the odds. Skimp on the $80: risk buying <i>another</i> new clutch and a "re-do" of all the associated labor

kappa-q

Do it, but keep in mind you may encounter a 2+ week wait while 42DD makes a kit up, unless you find a reseller who keeps one in stock.

Horch it

thanks for the schedule heads up!

Horch it

with T.O. bearing and the slave....I wouldn't be surprised if the slave is leaking a bit already. I am starting to get shudder and slippage uphill especially long drive ways with high grades...and then the smell of clutch...and I don't feel the clutch holding my torque like it use to....

Horch it

with the DD dp? O2 sensor issues?

carsluTT

sounds like the best time to do the install on fhe DP to me

DynomiteTT

nope not with the O2 angle block. and i run the test pipe.

Horch it

and did you have the poly dogbone bushing installed as well, ala Russ Scott? to prevent the larger diameter DP from hitting the undercarriage?