David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
6/20/13 9:31 a.m.
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Our 1991 Nissan 240SX is still on its original clutch--not bad for a sporty car that has covered 212,000 miles so far. During our Sebring outing we noticed that the clutch didn't feel 100-percent solid on downshifts. It wasn't a slipping mess, but we'd call it 90-percent healthy. Plus, the clutch engages at the top of its range.

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TheTallAsian
TheTallAsian New Reader
6/25/13 1:47 p.m.

To do the clutch, pull the driveshaft, tranny x-member, and exhaust after the downpipe. Grab the tranny and tilt the engine back so where the down pipe turns back is hanging below the chassis and jam a piece of 4x4 in there. It will hold the engine at that angle making access to the top tranny bolts and sliding everything on and off a 1000 times easier.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/2/13 5:52 p.m.

Thanks for the tip.

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