From: bob@pelicanparts.com on behalf of Bob at Pelican Parts [bob@pelicanparts.com] Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 8:03 PM To: pelicanparts@csi.com Cc: Eric Preto Subject: Re: changing clutch on 911 Hi Eric, The best thing to do with a lift that isn't designed to handle Porsches (or other uni-body cars) is to put a piece of wood between the lift point and the body. I use one-foot squares of three/quarter-inch plywood, works well, with no marking or damage to the body. That way you can lift it just about anywhere under the car. Wayne at Pelican Parts wrote: > Hi there. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'll be honest > with you, I'm not sure where to put the lift mounts for your 911. I > know that the jackstands usually go underneath the torsion bar tube > covers, but that's not easy with a lift. Let me forward you to Bob in > Tech Support, and perhaps he can help you out. > > As for the clutch replacement, there is a tech article coming very soon > (just did this on my SC). However, it sounds like it will not be ready > by the time you start your job. If you have any specific problems or > questions, let me know. You don't need to remove the transmission when > doing the clutch job (this saves you time). You do need to release the > throw-out bearing before you can drop the engine though, and that > requires that you remove all the linkage stuff underneath the engine. > > Hope this helps, > > Wayne > > Eric Preto wrote: > > > do you have any tech info on changing clutch on a 1976 911 > > i have to do a total removal of the engine and box > > do you have any step by step tips/instructions on this > > I have a neighbor with a garage and car-lift (4 point lift). > > can you give me a tip on where to put the jacks ? > > I've been under the car checking and i'm pretty sure where to put > > the jackstands, but just in case........ > > > > thanks > > > > eric