Put the clutch in my YJ on Saturday, along with the rest of the parts I had to take out to get to it. Everything is good working order, I am pretty pleased. I orderd the kit from Valeo, on eBay. So far it seems good, except the throwout bearing they sent me didn't fit. According to the manual, the slave cylinder and throwout bearing on the ax-5 are one, non-serviceable unit. Is this true?
As far as the head injury goes, I was re-installing my front driveshaft. I stupidly set the slip-yoke / front axle end on top of the axle while I installed the t-case end. I was facing the oil pan and working on the t-case end, when all of a sudden.. WHAMMO. I've got a good size bump and there was some blood, but it came out OK. So as a warning to all of you.. DONT SET YOUR DRIVESHAFT ON THE AXLE. Alteratively, if you do want to set your driveshaft on the axle, wear a helmet.
Lastly, after you get your head slammed by something, a half-used roll of blue shop towels make an excellent pillow while you are working under your Jeep.
Thanks for the help.
Carl