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clutch slips BAD what to replace?


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you can replace only the clutch disc if you choose to do so.

 

but having the motor out, you will want to check out the throwout bearing(on the clutch fork) and the pilot bearing(in the center of the flywheel.

 

you will also want to inspect the pressure plate for warped fins or a grooved surface.

 

if everything checks out ok, you can replace the clutch disc, but you will want to at least scuff up the flywheel by sanding it down or using an abrasive sanding pad for use with a drill or the like.

 

if there are grooves in the flywheel, you will want to have it resurfaced like that of a brake rotor.

 

if the pressure plate is grooved, you might as well replace it.

 

clutch discs are around 60 bucks, throwout bearings around 40 bucks.

 

you can get the whole clutch kit, it comes with the pressure plate, clutch disc, and throwout bearing, as well as pilot bearing and clutch centering tool. that will be around 140 bucks.

 

i am quoting these prices from my experiences at napa.

just make sure they know what specific vehicle and transmission to get for, because its too easy for the parts counter to get the wrong parts

 

but first things first, make sure the clutch cable is adjusted properly

 

it has been argued to wether to pull the transmission, or to pull the motor to do the clutch.

 

i myself prefer to pull the motor, and that gives you the opportunity to replace seals and timing belts and such.

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