98 V70. The clutch has recently been 'howling' at me when I let it out under stress (accelerating quickly or starting up a hill). It sounds like a walrus almost, and it's pretty loud. It's had the factory clutch in it for 163,000 miles so I'm pretty sure that's what I need to replace. How hard is a clutch to do in this car? I was talking to a mechanic a while ago and I think I remember him saying it was a massive pain. I've done all the maintainence in this car for the past 30,000 miles (when I bought it from my parents) but that's only been oil, an axle, a ball joint, brakes, plugs, and the exhaust manifold. I'm sure if I get the transmission out I can take care of it, but do you think it's worth it just to take it to a garage? Thanks.