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All Things Fiero => Expert Tech Advice => Topic started by: MikeMac on April 10, 2020, 11:00:42 pm

Title: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: MikeMac on April 10, 2020, 11:00:42 pm: I was curious if anyone had a shortcut or advice on removing a clutch pedal assembly and installing in a car that was an automatic trans from the factory. I have a factory service manual for an '88 put it really doesn't have much info. The dashboard is out completely so maybe I won't have to lay on my back too much. Its coming out of an '87 model going into an '88.

Are the brake and clutch pedal on the same bracket?
Title: Re: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: MikeMac on April 10, 2020, 11:06:21 pm: I knew a few minutes would give me some answers but since the board has been a little slow (for a good reason) I thought I would throw it out there.

This website had great info:
http://www.pontiacperformance.net/CarPages/car87FieroSE_Transmission.html
Title: Re: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: Fierofool on April 10, 2020, 11:45:07 pm: I think Steve did it on one of his cars. I've read a few times that it hurts to sit down after doing the conversion.
Title: Re: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 11, 2020, 12:32:56 am: Although different from a manual, changing the automatic coolant lines is a pain. I believe the manual lines run much of the same route.
Title: Re: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: scottb on April 11, 2020, 06:56:15 am: I would recommend using a torch
Title: Re: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: MikeMac on April 11, 2020, 05:25:59 pm: Quote from: scottb on April 11, 2020, 06:56:15 am
I would recommend using a torch
Scott's favorite tool!
Title: Re: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: MikeMac on April 11, 2020, 05:30:43 pm: It looks like if I remove the brake booster and the clutch master the whole assembly might drop out. Since the dash is gone it may be easier.
Title: Re: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 11, 2020, 05:32:09 pm: Quote from: Fierofool on April 10, 2020, 11:45:07 pm
I think Steve did it on one of his cars. I've read a few times that it hurts to sit down after doing the conversion.

I thought is was on his Formula.
Title: Re: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: scottb on April 11, 2020, 06:12:03 pm: Quote from: MikeMac on April 11, 2020, 05:25:59 pm
Quote from: scottb on April 11, 2020, 06:56:15 am
I would recommend using a torch
Scott's favorite tool!

2nd favorite..........
Title: Re: Clutch pedal removal for install into another car.
Post by: Raydar on April 12, 2020, 11:29:20 am: It is a pain. The first one I did had a wiring harness squeezed between the top of the bracket and the underside of... something. I think the dash support. I think I added the bracket that supports the clutch to the left side of the existing bracket, and bolted it in. I don't recall the second one being such a pill. That time, I think I ended up pulling the entire bracket out.
One thing that you will notice is that the manual "pivot bolt" is much longer. The original was installed from the right. The replacement will likely have to be installed from the left, due to the tunnel being in the way.

It's been a long time since I did this. I don't remember all the details, but it seems like the more stuff you can loosen (banjos... master cylinders, etc.) the easier it will become.
No useful shortcuts. Just have at it. You will spend a bunch of time laying on your back, looking up at the underside of the dash, and cursing GM engineering.