Clutch went bad (PP actually) --- what should I do when subframe is out?

[SHOblime]

Hey my PP won't release anymore, needs a new clutch kit. I am ordering the clutchmaster's stage I kit, and I want to do some other crap while the engine is out of the car. I already have new thermostat and 02 sensors in. I am considering doing the water pump, bottom end seals, crank position sensor, accessory belts, a/c delete, timing belt, spark plugs, plug wires, and valve cover gaskets (and spark plug o rings) is there anything else I should absolutely do at the same time? Car has 142k miles on it, runs well other than clutch problems hehe. Next on the list is suspension (intrax!!) and brakes ('96 upgrade with GT calipers!!) then swaybars, a super lightweight diet, then eventually y-pipe, exhaust, rims (slicers w/ better tires), tweecer, hand porting of intake, and a quaife....she'll be good as new!!! (wait, better than new!!)

 

[Bizzy]

AL SFB's and TPR suspension bushings. Possibly new LCA's.

Super easy to do the above while the SF is out on the ground.

 

[Steve Dionne]

Hey Bruce, how easy is it to get out the 24mm fsb and bushings that I paid for 6 weeks ago and have yet to receive.

 

[Bizzy]

If you'll notice you check hasn't been cashed, so you technically didn't pay for it yet,and you said 2 weeks ago that you wanted you money back so I haven't given it another thought. I've had way too much stuff going on in my life right now with my broither in the hospital again and a myriad of other things going on, and having my garage tied up for the past 2.5 weeks straight.

I'll rip up your check for you today, since I haven't even opened the letter it came in yet.

 

[Steve Dionne]

Bruce, it's not a personal check, it's a money order(as you requested) so I wouldn't notice if it had been cashed as I took $80 out of my pocket to buy the money order. So in reality, I've already paid for the parts. In order for you to pay me back you need to send me a money order for $80. I am sorry that you have had a lot of stuff going on in your life, but a little communication would be nice. Why don't you PM me and I'll give you my phone # and we can settle this like adults instead of taking up space on the board.

 

[SHOblime]

Ouch, hope that money order hasn't actually been ripped up yet ..... or you can find all the pieces! D'oh!!!

 

[rlw001]

You may want to consider GEN III SFBs since you live in PA, Land of the *** Hole and Frost Heave.

 

[SW SHO]

You might consider doing the drain hole in the tranny, tie-rod ends, ball-joints too.

With the y-pipe off you could drop the oil pan and inspect your rod bearings or just replace them while you've got the car up and other items out of the way.

I wish I would have done mine then, but I did replace the carrier gasket and main seal when the clutch/flywheel was off.

Have fun!