I need to replace the clutch on my 240 dl 82. Know around the cost but need to know what brand to ask for or what works the best for the money>? Many thanks, also replacing the torque rod bushings and need to know the press to get for that no one seems to want to tell me in the shops or know what the hell i am talking about anyway thanks VC

On your torque rod bushings you need to know what style your rods are, I just went through this. Apparently 81-85 models could use one of two styles of rod, one uses "cylindrical" bushings with a metal sleeve and the other uses what I have seen referred to as a "butterfly" bushing which is rubber only. If your arm takes the metal sleeved bushing then you either need to air-chisel or press them out.

If you have the latter type the urethane bushings will not fit, but there is an up-side to this! I just removed the rod and used a propane torch to set the rubber on fire for a minute or so then the old bushing is real easy to poke out with a stick, screwdriver, etc. Once the old bushing is out, and rod allowed to cool, just take the new bushings, lube them with soapy water, and squeeze them in with a bench vise. I would guess that once your vehicle is jacked up you'll spend no more that 30 minutes per side as long as not bolts are frozen in.

Good luck,

Justin

Where are you from My brother went to school with some Bowser's one was Jake?
is he your brother are you in colorado,?

Can't blame them on me! I think most of my kin are from MI, have an uncle in OR, and seems I remember visiting some reletives in AR when I was a wee shaver!

FCPGroton.com, Sachs Kit, $105.

I'll second this recommendation. And get a pilot bearing and rear main seal from them, too.

Tom

At a minimum, you'll need the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and pilot bearing.

If you have the tranny and clutch out, it's a perfect time to replace the rear main seal (cheap money) -- it would be foolish not to do so.

Probably want a transmission mount, too.
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Don Foster (near Cape Cod, MA)

The clutch on your car is a "Sachs", very good quality.

Good luck!

For your torque rod bushings try calling some brake and alignment shops. You should be able to find some one to do this work. I did mine yesterday and it cost $20 to have the old ones pressed out. I replaced with the urathane which are a two piece design and were very easy to install. Same shop did my front suspension for $40...R&R.

Steve