5spd swap clutch spacer

[scguy2473]

For anyone that has done the 5spd swap to a manual...can you post a pic of what you did for a spacer behind the clutch assembly bracket. I found one thread that had pics once upon a time but it looks like they are no longer on flickr. Thanks....

 

[dv8801]

When I took out the pedal assembly for my 5 spd swap. And I looked that the spacer. I'm gonna use 3/4 inch washers for pedal assembly. I'm hoping this will work well

 

[PHAT97EX]

I cant remember exact size, but I used 7 galvanized washers(bronze color) from Lowes for each one. They come in packs of 5. I found it easier to wrap in electrical tape to keep them from falling off. Hope this helps.

 

[Geewiz]

I just did the swap was driving fine for several weeks and now I think the clutch gave out on me...waiting for a shop to say because too cold for me to do now...was this because I didn't do some spacing to the way the clutch pedal mounts?

 

[scguy2473]

If you had no spacer then thats probably why the clutch wore out. Supposedly there are spacers welded into the body on cars that came in 5 speed. I've never seen it...that's just what i've read. Riding around without the spacers after a swap will supposedly cause the clutch to always be partly engaged. Don't take my word on this...this is just what i've read...

 

[Geewiz]

If you had no spacer then thats probably why the clutch wore out. Supposedly there are spacers welded into the body on cars that came in 5 speed. I've never seen it...that's just what i've read. Riding around without the spacers after a swap will supposedly cause the clutch to always be partly engaged. Don't take my word on this...this is just what i've read...

Ok, so I need to put spacer washers between the two studs on the inside of the car where the pedal attaches to the firewall?

 

[dv8801]

Yes

 

[Geewiz]

Ok, feel like an idiot for missing this is the swap thread. Lesson learned!

 

[PHAT97EX]

I used about 7 of the gold-colored ones from Lowes. I think they are the "hardened" type instead of galvanized.I wrapped electrical tape around them to keep em together when installing.