Unfortunately, yes - you do have to remove the engine to change the clutch.
Before you do so, you might want to check the clutch diagnonosis tech note
at http://www.cgl.rmit.edu.au/~mg/cars/goblins/tech/clutch.htm
This checklist was provided by Bob Gill of Gillspeed; sadly Bob passed away
a couple of months ago and Gillspeed has closed down.
Mike
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Mike Gigante mikeg@vicnet.net.au
Watsons Creek Vineyard http://www.vicnet.net.au/~mikeg
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-----Original Message-----
From: Evangelos G. Makris <emakris@hol.gr>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, December 29, 1997 10:55 PM
Subject: clutch question
>Is it true that performing simple clutch work
>such as changing the pressure plates or even
>a basic inspection requires pulling the engine
>out of the car?
>
>I know of other cars with similar engine/gearbox/axle/diff
>arrangement (e.g. Mazda 323 MkI, Alfa Romeo Junior, etc)
>where engine removal is not necessary to fix the clutch.
>How about the Sprite?
>
>Finally, is the 1275 clutch prone to frequent failures?
>(My car has a late 1275 engine with the dual brake/clutch
>master cylinder system).
>
>Evangelos
>
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