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Old July 21st 05, 04:10 AM
Rocky
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are the bolts hard to break free or would I need air tools?
my local parts store said they could resurface the flyweek in 45 min for I
think $45 us but I might have my 45s mixed up.

"T L via CarKB.com" > wrote in message
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>
> When we did my 87 prelude, we used a hoist to raise the trannie and get it
> clear, but then it has to come out the bottom. i lowered it onto my
> buddy's
> chest, and he rolled out with it on the creeper. its only about 120lbs or
> so,
> its manageable.
>
> if you plan to take off the flywheel to machine (highly recommended), make
> sure to have a set of 16 point sockets handy. Regular 6 sided sockets
> will
> strip those bolts.
>
> Don't forget to replace your release bearing, as well as the pilot bearing
> if
> your car has one (the prelude did not have a pilot bearing, just a tapered
> output shaft on the engine)
>
> Terry in Winnipeg
>
> Rocky wrote:
>>94 civic 1.5L lx 5 speed - when I change the clutch - do I need a hoist to
>>remove tranny from above or a floor jack type cradle to remove tranny from
>>below - doing the job this weekend in my driveway.
>>
>>special tools - just an alignement dowel tool?

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