[Obin Robinson]

okay,

i'm at the crossroads here, and i need some advice:

i have my 944 clutch here, ready to install, along with all the parts (rubber centered disk offhand).

i have BASIC tools: metric set of Craftsman tools, but i have access to more.

i just found out last night that i have access to a very nice garage that i can use to do either my 944 clutch, or my 944 timing belts in (i have all the parts for both jobs).

i've spent the past hour reading all the old posts on doing my own 944 clutch and i ~THINK~ i can do this myself. but i would like to know:

1) what was the biggest problem with replacing the clutch in your 944?
2) what special tools did you need?
3) how long did it take you (i will be doing 90% of this by myself, with the car on jackstands)
4) the local tranny shop (which has done lots of other good work on our 924) said they will do the job for $500 if i provide the parts... is it worth it for me to save the $$$
5) what special tools did you need to buy and... would you be willing to let me borrow them (i'd pay you what you paid for the tool, and then when i'm done i will return the tool, minus 50% of what the tool costs you, so you in turn end up making some cash on tool rental)
6) any other tips? the car is having it's first clutch replacement since 1984. i don't mind doing the rubber centered clutch because this car won't get major mileage on it (about 5000 miles a year).
7) i need to make this decision BY THIS WEEKEND! the time i have to do this in, or get it done, is only 3 weeks!

THANKS!

obin

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