How To Change A GU Patrol Clutch
If you’re here wondering how to go about replacing the clutch in your GU patrol, or replacing the clutch in any 4wd for that matter; I pity you. Especially if you’re doing it on the floor with an engine crane or trolley jacks; it’s a tough gig.
The clutch in the RD28 powered GU is not well known for being tough and reliable, and to be honest I was surprised how long it had lasted. The best way to go is to swap the factory dual mass flywheel setup for a solid flywheel and heavy duty clutch (if you’re hard on your 4wd).
Take note of any extra parts you’re gonna need. Maybe your 4wd has the clutch slave cylinder INSIDE the bellhousing (sounds dumb but it exists), 0r perhaps you have some leaky seals which would be much easier to replace with the gearbox out? Get all the bits you need, plus a quality workshop manual and away you go.
Take a look at the video detailing the removal of the gearbox in my GU Patrol, but be warned; this is NOT an easy job for someone not mechanically inclined. Just take a look at the grief I went through!
As of the 24th of January 2016, part 2 is finally up!
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