Clutch replacement: what else while I'm there?

[jdeight]

Winter project is going to be replacing the clutch on my '80 Spider. Sounds like I should replace rear main seal and input shaft bearing at the same tome. Anything else I ought to plan tackle while I'm there?

The diagnosis is that my clutch is fried, which I've determined because I can't stay in gear, particularly when accelerating uphill. Engine stays in 3rd, shifting to 4th does nothing.

[GeorgeT]

Depending on miles, I would look at the "donut" and the u-joints.

[lglade]

Depending on your budget, I'd give some thought to installing a light-weight flywheel while you're there. The guys who've installed them all swear that they love how much faster that the engine revs.

[klweimer]

How's your starter?

[nelsonj]

I second the vote on a starter. Put in one of the small and light weight gear reduction starters - I think Mark has them. I love mine.
A little off target but how are your motor mounts? A new donut is a good move if the old one has any wear. Change the trany oil (with the proper GL5 as I recall) if it needs it.

[So Cal Mark]

I'll agree, good time to replace the starter and the flywheel is a great upgrade; it's "free" performance without sacrificing driveability

[fiat218]

Over all the engine

[djape1977]

nobody mentions far more important and cheap parts that are otherwise unaccesible...
rear crank oil seal and crank pilot bearing

[vandor]

The original poster did.

[jdeight]

Just to wrap everything up: I finally finished this job. I ended up replacing the flexible driveshaft joint/guibo, rear main seal (and holder, after I broke the original replacing the first seal), gasket, throw out bearing, clutch plate, disc, pilot bearing, clutch fork boot... Maybe other stuff?

So, why am I taking the time to tell you that I successfully replaced my clutch?

Heck, I'm telling EVERYONE!

[klweimer]

Sweet! Hard to beat the satisfaction of doing a tough job yourself. So what are you working on next?

[GeorgeT]

Replace the Center Driveshaft Support Bearing while you are at it.