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How difficult is it to DIY new clutch for someone with a reasonable amount of mechanical knowledge.
(did a Saab clutch once which astounded everyone)

Also my motor has a air few rattles, but still goes well. Burns oil, but does'nt smoke. Is it best to rebuild or upgrade the engine? I've heard of different engines being used in the Brumby.

Don't think the cops in W.A take too kindly to putting different engines in cars though.

Any suggestions or ideas would be great!

Hi scoobymine,
I am Callums dad I am helping him fit an L series 5 speed to his Brumby. We are doing this at home in the shed with a concrete floor.The trans is heavy so I made out of scrap a support frame and fitted this to the lifting pad of my2 tonne trolley jack. With both ends of the ute up on ramps the jack rolls underneath and the trans sat securely and safely on the jack. If you live in a major city you may be able to hire a trans jack not an option for us in a rural environment. So with a concrete floor,a modified larger jack [stability] 2 pairs of ramps and some patience I think that you should have no trouble. I am takeing photos of our project as it progresses when we finish .Good luck .

The easiest way it to pull out the engine, some say you dont even have to remove it, just move it forward a few inches.

If you can remove a sabb engine, a brumby engine will be a piece of cake

have a look at my website below on replacing a clutch.

Suparoo wrote:If you can remove a sabb engine, a brumby engine will be a piece of cake

My thinking too!

Its pretty easy, as Suparoo said about sliding the engine forward - just be sure to remove the radiator. I always lift the engine, its a personal choice - more room to move, better leverage and gives you the chance to work on other parts with ease

Cheers

Bennie