Timing belt change and Southbend stage 2 clutch going in :) - all DIY baby!

**John1.8T** · 04-07-2008 02:18 PM

I'm in the process of installing a new Southbend stage 2 clutch and replacing my timing belt and performing the usual high mileage maintenance. I just wanted to post a few pictures here so you can all see the process

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Front bumper, headlights and re-bar removed:

Front bumper, radiator and core support:

Current state after removing the above parts:

Definitely a lot of work... patience and a time is important :).

I dropped the tranny last week - no pics from that. The clutch is coming in today so I will take a few shots of the tranny going back in.

**DoThisMyWay** · 04-07-2008 02:37 PM

What's your mileage?

**John1.8T** · 04-07-2008 02:59 PM

69,000

the interval is 75,000 so I'm just doing it while my tranny is out.

**LampyB** · 04-07-2008 03:31 PM

what is the name of the SB Stage 2 clutch? ie. OFE HD or OFE SS...?

**Louis J.** · 04-07-2008 03:43 PM

Cool! How's she driving after 70k mi? I'm curious to hear your impressions on the new clutch once it's finished.

**John1.8T** · 04-10-2008 11:56 AM

The car feels excellent! No complaints at all!

New clutch came in on monday, timing belt, belt tensioner and bearing rollers all changed yesterday.

definitely excited for the new clutch!!