1996 V6 clutch replacement

orbface9 · October 29th, 2007, 09:38 AM

Hello,

I have a 1996 V6 3.8L mustang with the original T5 transmission.

The clutch recently went out, and i am trying to decide whether i can replace it myself or if i should have it done by a professional.

The main concern i have is getting the transmission out of there, there is a cross bar welded to the exhaust pipes, and i am wondering if the entire exhaust needs to be removed before we can get to the transmission.

This is the first car i have worked on, besides a ford festiva, so i am still a n00b when it comes to this stuff.

Any help would be appreciated, and if anyone has pictures of when they did the job, or knows where to find them, i'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.

dapack69 · October 29th, 2007, 09:45 AM

I advise that you get a haynes manuel. It'll have pictures and a step by step on how to do it.

orbface9 · October 29th, 2007, 09:48 AM

I have the haynes manual, but it doesn't say anything about this cross bar, or the exhaust at all. Looking at the book, it seems as straight forward as anything, but you get under there, and it's a completely different picture.

wadepetersen · October 29th, 2007, 12:08 PM

i have heard that it is not that hard but if it is your first time get someone to help you but you have to start some where

orbface9 · October 29th, 2007, 01:56 PM

I think i may go for it, but can anyone tell me if i will need to remove the dual-catalytic converter y-pipe in order to get the transmission out?
We'd really rather not, because we've had to mess with the exhaust so much, that if we remove that, we might as well replace the exhaust system all together.

blown96stang · October 29th, 2007, 02:03 PM

i would take it off just to have easy area to work with and then for shits and giggles get new exhaust

stephen · October 29th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by orbface9

I think i may go for it, but can anyone tell me if i will need to remove the dual-catalytic converter y-pipe in order to get the transmission out?
We'd really rather not, because we've had to mess with the exhaust so much, that if we remove that, we might as well replace the exhaust system all together.

I'm sure the manual says to remove the y-pipe to get access to remove the transmission.

orbface9 · October 29th, 2007, 02:09 PM

my dilemma is that i am in college, and have neither the time nor the money to replace it. I'd really rather not tackle something that is unnecessary, and would like to take as few parts off as possible.

So i guess i am asking, will it make things horribly difficult to leave that y-pipe on there(and the cross bar that connects the two halves of the y-pipe)?

When i get out of school, the car will get a huge make-over, but I'd like to stick with the bare minimum right now.

blown96stang · October 29th, 2007, 02:10 PM

yeah i feel ya im in college too. i would imagine it would make it difficult to work on the tranny with all that shit in the way

orbface9 · October 29th, 2007, 02:12 PM

OK, i have to run this by the guy who will be helping me, and see what he says. Thanks for all the help

orbface9 · November 1st, 2007, 09:25 AM

For now, we are taking it to the shop. I have plans for this car though, so I'll be back with plenty of questions on performance parts.

October 29th, 2007, 09:38 AM	#1
orbface9 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Ohio Posts: 10	1996 V6 clutch replacement Hello, I have a 1996 V6 3.8L mustang with the original T5 transmission. The clutch recently went out, and i am trying to decide whether i can replace it myself or if i should have it done by a professional. The main concern i have is getting the transmission out of there, there is a cross bar welded to the exhaust pipes, and i am wondering if the entire exhaust needs to be removed before we can get to the transmission. This is the first car i have worked on, besides a ford festiva, so i am still a n00b when it comes to this stuff. Any help would be appreciated, and if anyone has pictures of when they did the job, or knows where to find them, i'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

October 29th, 2007, 09:45 AM	#2
dapack69 Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft Walton Bch, FL Posts: 505	I advise that you get a haynes manuel. It'll have pictures and a step by step on how to do it. __________________ Custom engine built from Super Six, Cam from Delk performance, Custom Novi 2000 in the works. My Car www.supersixmotorsports.com www.bc-automotive.com/

October 29th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#6
blown96stang Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 301	i would take it off just to have easy area to work with and then for shits and giggles get new exhaust __________________

October 29th, 2007, 02:10 PM	#9
blown96stang Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 301	yeah i feel ya im in college too. i would imagine it would make it difficult to work on the tranny with all that shit in the way __________________

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October 29th, 2007, 09:48 AM	#3
orbface9 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Ohio Posts: 10	I have the haynes manual, but it doesn't say anything about this cross bar, or the exhaust at all. Looking at the book, it seems as straight forward as anything, but you get under there, and it's a completely different picture.

October 29th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#4
wadepetersen Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 360	i have heard that it is not that hard but if it is your first time get someone to help you but you have to start some where

October 29th, 2007, 01:56 PM	#5
orbface9 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Ohio Posts: 10	I think i may go for it, but can anyone tell me if i will need to remove the dual-catalytic converter y-pipe in order to get the transmission out? We'd really rather not, because we've had to mess with the exhaust so much, that if we remove that, we might as well replace the exhaust system all together.

October 29th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#8
orbface9 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Ohio Posts: 10	my dilemma is that i am in college, and have neither the time nor the money to replace it. I'd really rather not tackle something that is unnecessary, and would like to take as few parts off as possible. So i guess i am asking, will it make things horribly difficult to leave that y-pipe on there(and the cross bar that connects the two halves of the y-pipe)? When i get out of school, the car will get a huge make-over, but I'd like to stick with the bare minimum right now.

October 29th, 2007, 02:12 PM	#10
orbface9 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Ohio Posts: 10	OK, i have to run this by the guy who will be helping me, and see what he says. Thanks for all the help

November 1st, 2007, 09:25 AM	#11
orbface9 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Ohio Posts: 10	For now, we are taking it to the shop. I have plans for this car though, so I'll be back with plenty of questions on performance parts.

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