Anyone in the South Florida (Miami) area??... really need some help

[71Rig]

(already posted this in Tech, but seeing if I can get it around to more people) Ill start off by saying I have 0 mechanical skills and 0 tools but I love broncos more than life and I really would hate to give mine up because of this. My clutch is about to give out and I brought it to a mechanic today to look at and adjusted it a little so I would be able to drive it very minimally but said I definitely need a new clutch. Normally this wouldn't be a huge issue but he said that the headers are blocking the transmission(or maybe something else, but said that you would have to drop out the transmission to change it and do some more things, I can found out the details if need be) and it would cost thousands to repair which being a broke college kid I certainly cant afford. Anybody have any ideas or cheaper alternatives? I live in coral gables/south miami so if there are ANY bronco brothers out here willing to check it out or give me a hand that would be a lot safer than paying someone else to do it. Let me know!

 

[Revelation]

There are several on here, I am sure one will chime in. I would love to help but I am on the other end of the state. If you had in near Gainesville it would not be an issue for me.

 

[bax]

Too far away for me unless you want to bring it to me.

 

[Ned]

I was given the name and number of guy who works on early bronco's down hear from the guy I bought my bronco from. He goes by mustang mike. PM me if you want it, I cant really give an opinion as to the guy other than I have been told he know his way around these machines.

 

[gpete]

(already posted this in Tech, but seeing if I can get it around to more people) Ill start off by saying I have 0 mechanical skills and 0 tools but I love broncos more than life and I really would hate to give mine up because of this. My clutch is about to give out and I brought it to a mechanic today to look at and adjusted it a little so I would be able to drive it very minimally but said I definitely need a new clutch. Normally this wouldn't be a huge issue but he said that the headers are blocking the transmission(or maybe something else, but said that you would have to drop out the transmission to change it and do some more things, I can found out the details if need be) and it would cost thousands to repair which being a broke college kid I certainly cant afford. Anybody have any ideas or cheaper alternatives? I live in coral gables/south miami so if there are ANY bronco brothers out here willing to check it out or give me a hand that would be a lot safer than paying someone else to do it. Let me know!

PM Sent, thanks

 

[FRANKO289]

Wow ... Good looking 71 EB !!! and yes its a GLK 6

i wonder how many are there in broward and dade county ?!!?

 

[bax]

there are 12 of them combined in both counties.

 

[FRANKO289]

there are 12 of them combined in both counties.

and non show up @ gatherings !!! LOL

 

[Ned]

nice, one I get the windshild put on and some seats I'll start comming to some of the events. I know there was a trip some of you were planning in the palm beach area, has it happend yet?

 

[Revelation]

there are 12 of them combined in both counties.

And 9 of them speak English!

 

[NicksTrix]

pull the engine. it's quicker & easier. it's still going to be a big job. best of luck to you.

 

[bax]

I would pull the engine too.

 

[FRANKO289]

nice, one I get the windshild put on and some seats I'll start comming to some of the events. I know there was a trip some of you were planning in the palm beach area, has it happend yet?

hey ned ... where in hollywood are you !!!

see pics from the gathering ...

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158367&highlight=corbett

And 9 of them speak English!

who are the other 2 and what lingo do the speak ??? ;D

 

[mango]

That is a nice truck. You wouldn't want me helping work on that one.

 

[FRANKO289]

pull the engine. it's quicker & easier. it's still going to be a big job. best of luck to you.

In yours or Rogers garage ... hell yeah in a sec !!! in Adams ( 71RIG) with no tools !!! hmmm
Pete went to see it ... got PS + PB welded H pipes and looong headers !!! !!!
considering all that pulling the eng with the Trans would be the best and easiest way !!
I know .... we should get it up to Rogers and make a work weekend out of it !!!!

Going to school ( University of Miami ) in an EB like his is just way C L !!!!

 

[FRANKO289]

OK ... a lil update !
Adam purchased a new clutch kit for his Bronco and drove it yesterday to Pete's house !!
After work I am going down there to help with the repair !!!
SORRY ... I just could not let the Kid sale his EB bc of clutch problems and a 1500.- repair quote !!!

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159010

 

[bax]

Good job Franko. I guess the angle on the left shoulder beat out the devil on the right.

 

[FRANKO289]

yup and 8 hours later ( just got home ) .... a GLk got a new clutch !!!
BIG Thanks to Pete, Adam should get his EB back on Fry !!!
Happy Easter !!! go get some Miami bunnies !!!

 

[bax]

So you pulled the engine to get to the clutch? That's what I would of done.

 

[FRANKO289]

So you pulled the engine to get to the clutch? That's what I would of done.

HAHA ... thanks ... no we didnt !! pulled the headers and split the H pipe to get it to drop down !!
took a lil longer but got it done !!!