changing cluth plate

[brad360]

Looking at my newly acquired Haynes manual I see changing a clutch plate is not really simple, requiring the exhaust to be removed.

I have noticed that my 1986 360GLT has the exhaust hangind a bit low, just in front of the rear wheel, like it might have been removed at some stage and not put back quite right. It looks like it has the original mufflers, at least they don't look really new, they are genuine Volvo. It's done 139000km. I have another car (1990 Ford Laser = Australian Mazda 323) and that has original exhaust after 133000km.

So I'm wondering, after 139000km:

would the 360GLT certainly/probably/maybe/probably not have had a new clutch at some time?

How long do they usually last?

Until 3 months ago the car was owned by a woman called Mary and originally came from a posh suburb of Perth, possibly one owner ever. I'm thinking I might try and contact Mary, I got the car at an Arthur Daly type dealer, I guess it was a trade in that someone got tired of, there hasn't been much wrong with it.

[brad360]

Are there any other clues as to whether it has had a new clutch plate at any time?

I like automotive archaeology...