Beware when changing clutch on 2003-2008

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g0ldrush1958
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Beware when changing clutch on 2003-2008

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There is a stud holding tranny support that is welded in the back center If you don't oil it or WD-40 before, It could unweld and you are going to have a hard time to unbolt It. It took me 1 hour to cut It with a hand hafl steel saw by holding to other end with a vise grip!!!, when reassemble I put on a normal bolt and nut, never in the future...

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zbyers
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Re: Beware when changing clutch on 2003-2008

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Are you referring to the rear engine mount? I think you may have been an anomaly. A fellow member has done dozens of clutch changes (some for himself, and most for others) and has yet to encounter such an issue.
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