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Zazupilot · Jan 30th, 2008, 08:33 PM

Yes the Driveshaft needs to be changed. I did this to my Z. Here is the parts list I made:

Needed Parts:

5 spd Transmission and driveline:
• Transmission w/ Speedometer Pinion & clutch fork assembly
• Transmission Bolts
• Transmission engine mount plate
• Clutch fork assembly w/ pivot ball
• New Clutch Fork Dust Boot
• 5 Spd Driveshaft

Clutch & Flywheel:
• Flywheel bolts & pins
• Clutch Disk
• Clutch Pressure Plate & bolts w/ washers
• Clutch Release Bearing
• Pilot Bushing
• Clutch Alignment Tool

Pedals and hydraulics:
• Clutch Pedal Assy
• 5 spd Brake Pedal
• Clutch Master Cylinder & Vacuum Tanks (If using TT Clutch pedal)
• Metal Hydraulic lines, union, & bleeder
• Rubber Hydraulic Lines
• Clutch Slave Cylinder

Shifter components:
• Shifter Linkage
• New upper & lower dust boots & bushings
• New Shifter Holder Bracket
• Leather shift boot
• Shift boot retainer
• Shift knob

Miscellaneous & Optional Parts / Service:
• 3 quarts of Redline MT-90, Royal Purple, or other quality gear oil
• A helper! (makes certain steps much easier with another set of hands)
• 1 quart DOT 3 Brake fluid for clutch system
• Rear Main Seal, Oil Pan Seal, and Retainer Gasket (PCV parts if needed)
• Transmission Mount
• New Center Carrier bearing for Driveshaft (if using used stock shaft)
• Flywheel resurfacing if installing a used flywheel (note the .008” Step for stock TT clutch setups)

Special Tools:
• Air impact wrench and impact sockets (makes certain steps much simpler)
• Transmission Jack
• Torx security bits (for airbag control unit)
• Clutch alignment tool
• 3' long x 1/2" extension
• 14 mm short socket in 1/2"
• 1/2" socket swivel
• Chisel or slide hammer for Auto pilot bushing

Good luck. Its a fun and relatively easy project if you are somewhat mechanically inclined.

Jan 30th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zazupilot Sorta-Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 23	Yes the Driveshaft needs to be changed. I did this to my Z. Here is the parts list I made: Needed Parts: 5 spd Transmission and driveline: • Transmission w/ Speedometer Pinion & clutch fork assembly • Transmission Bolts • Transmission engine mount plate • Clutch fork assembly w/ pivot ball • New Clutch Fork Dust Boot • 5 Spd Driveshaft Clutch & Flywheel: • Flywheel bolts & pins • Clutch Disk • Clutch Pressure Plate & bolts w/ washers • Clutch Release Bearing • Pilot Bushing • Clutch Alignment Tool Pedals and hydraulics: • Clutch Pedal Assy • 5 spd Brake Pedal • Clutch Master Cylinder & Vacuum Tanks (If using TT Clutch pedal) • Metal Hydraulic lines, union, & bleeder • Rubber Hydraulic Lines • Clutch Slave Cylinder Shifter components: • Shifter Linkage • New upper & lower dust boots & bushings • New Shifter Holder Bracket • Leather shift boot • Shift boot retainer • Shift knob Miscellaneous & Optional Parts / Service: • 3 quarts of Redline MT-90, Royal Purple, or other quality gear oil • A helper! (makes certain steps much easier with another set of hands) • 1 quart DOT 3 Brake fluid for clutch system • Rear Main Seal, Oil Pan Seal, and Retainer Gasket (PCV parts if needed) • Transmission Mount • New Center Carrier bearing for Driveshaft (if using used stock shaft) • Flywheel resurfacing if installing a used flywheel (note the .008” Step for stock TT clutch setups) Special Tools: • Air impact wrench and impact sockets (makes certain steps much simpler) • Transmission Jack • Torx security bits (for airbag control unit) • Clutch alignment tool • 3' long x 1/2" extension • 14 mm short socket in 1/2" • 1/2" socket swivel • Chisel or slide hammer for Auto pilot bushing Good luck. Its a fun and relatively easy project if you are somewhat mechanically inclined. Last edited by Zazupilot : Jan 30th, 2008 at 08:35 PM.