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Darrell S · 03-06-2020, 03:06 PM

I am planning to replace the clutch on the 48 in the near future. I have a new clutch disc and pressure plate from Fort Wayne.

After reading many of the posts on pros and cons of engine removal over pulling the rear end assembly back I'm kind of in a quandary. If the flywheel needs resurfacing can it be removed if the engine is in the car? Must the pan be dropped to do this? Not a fun job apparently.

Also I would like to have on hand all the new parts that would be needed to finish this with as little down time as possible. Any advice appreciated.

03-06-2020, 03:06 PM	#1
Darrell S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everett WA Posts: 359	New clutch advice I am planning to replace the clutch on the 48 in the near future. I have a new clutch disc and pressure plate from Fort Wayne. After reading many of the posts on pros and cons of engine removal over pulling the rear end assembly back I'm kind of in a quandary. If the flywheel needs resurfacing can it be removed if the engine is in the car? Must the pan be dropped to do this? Not a fun job apparently. Also I would like to have on hand all the new parts that would be needed to finish this with as little down time as possible. Any advice appreciated.