Update: Clutch install by taking out the engine instead of the tranny went very well. I did need some help getting the engine aligned on the installation though. One of my questions on the forum was finding press to put the rear main seal in. I also thought a peice of PVC would work. My friend that helped me is a lifetime mechanic clear up to all things diesel. He would have no part of that idea. Way to risky for such an important job. So I built a press out of a piece of corian countertop. Used the bolt hole pattern for the frywheel to drill four holes, then cut out a big hole in the center to allow the press to go over the raised part of the flywheel hub. I used the old seal over the new one and just tightened the four flywheel bolts a little at a time. This worked very well. A little over kill I thought, but never had to worry about a damaged or crooked seal.

Would I take the engine out instead of the tranny again? Well I learned alot. I had never taken any engine out before. I got to pressure clean and fix the oil leeks. The work in general was easier from the engine compartment instead of working on my back. Aligning the engine was difficult, but so is aligning from underneath. Like any of these kind of jobs the second time would be a beeze. So, if you have the time and want to learn about your trooper it's a good thing. The GUV started right up and runs great. Thanks for all the input I got from everyone that replied it was appriecated.

GUVtrooper (Golf Utility Vehicle)