Spider clutch replacement?

cygnus x1 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-29-2008, 04:52 AM

What is the best way to replace a spider veloce clutch. Remove engine? Remove trans? Car has 78K and it is getting mushy. I never attempted anything this drastic, but could possibly handle it with the right help from all of you.

**Zunige** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-29-2008, 05:15 AM

You don't need to remove the engine, but it does help to tilt the engine a little bit. This way, after you disconnect the tranny from the driveshaft, it will be easier to get it out. It helps a lot to have a transmission jack, and of course, you will need a clutch alignment tool in addition to usual tools. There are several threads on the BB about changing the clutch so I would suggest you do a search.

Best regards,

**ghnl** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-29-2008, 08:35 AM

Before you throw parts & labor at it, what do you mean by 'mushy'? Maybe it just needs the clutch hydraulics flushed & bled or the master/slave rebuilt (&/or a new flex hose, too)? None of those tasks require removing the engine or transmission.

Are you noticing crunchy shifts - especially from 1st to 2nd? Some have reported marked improvement of synchro action by using the oil's specified by Alfa. Again, no engine/transmission removal required!

cygnus x1 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-29-2008, 05:01 PM

Eric, Yes I get a crunch from 1st to 2nd and sometimes to 3rd. Also at the stop light, I have to come to a complete stop before shifting back into 1st. It also seemed when I dropped it into 4th to pass someone and I step on the gas, or up a hill in 5th, I get what seems to be slip. I'll try the other ideas first!