Andrew,
12 hours!! Good traditional mechanic and me as 'monkey'.Up on ramp.
Hardest part is removing all the paraphenelia above/infront of the
engine (intercooler etc)then you can see the rabbit!
Then detach/drop LHS and only loosen LHS E mount. Plenty of wriggling
and an hour to line up t-bearing and hydraulic lever.......
The mechanic is 'time served' non techy guy, who really understands the principles of mechanics - a rare find.
Charged me £240 for his time and ramp.
You soon notice slippage as you'll pull away like an auto!!!
Good luck.
Nick
Hope this has not tempted fate, but as I do mainly motorway miles it should (touch wood) last some more miles).
What was the damage doing yours (if you don't mind). I would assume quite a day's job for the DIY (removal of driveshafts, drop engine, etc.). Clutc is about £160 from GSF alone.
Cheers
Andrew
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