BLKGT5 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Suggestions. Should I consider a clutch replacement myself? I've disassembled and modified engines down to the block, but I have no crank and piston experience. I've done everything else, but I have very limited transmission experience. I want to save money from the labor and use it for more parts like a down pipe, instead of wasting. ($400.00) I'm wanting to install a ACT lightweight flywheel and heavy duty pressure plate with a street disc. Will I need new flywheel bolts or do they come with the flywheel? Any special tools I should invest in for this job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 with out the right tools doing a clutch will be hard to do. you would want a lift, a trans jack... and well i guess thats it as for special tools. it would be very difficult to do DIY on the garage floor. do the exhasut yourself and let the pros do the clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I say do it yourself and learn something. When do you want to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKGT5 Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 No time line, but before it gets too cold. I still have to order the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I say do it yourself and learn something. When do you want to do it? I agree with him^^^^ If your mechanicly inclined and have a decent set of tools it is not extremely difficult. Acess to a lift would make it 75% easier. You will need a disk alignment tool. You also should plan on alternate transportation as it could take you a while doing one on your back. I'd also recomend having a helper when you pull the transaxle down. Just be carefull and make sure you have the car securely on jack stands!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcferon Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I could not have paid for the mods that I have so far if I had to pay for installs. A clutch and flywheel is a tough DIY job, but not too tough if you have a helper. You can rent a trans jack and jack stands are pretty cheap. Mods I've done in my driveway: iOn Sport springs Koni Struts Whiteline Front/Rear Sway Bars AVO RSB bracket Whiteline Roll Center Kit LCA Super Pro Bushings Goodridge Brake Lines DBA 4000 Rotors Hawk Brake Pads So far I've paid $20.00 to have the LCA bushings pressed out/in and $59.95 for a 4 wheel alignment. I was quoted $1185.00 for the rest of the installs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 $400 seems not much for clutch job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 ^^^^^ Thats a fair price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcferon Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 $400 seems not much for clutch job $400.00 is CHEAP for a shop to do a clutch. At least around here. But, I think his point was that it's either pay for the install or do it himself and buy a downpipe with the money. I did my mods myself so I could afford more mods right away. It's all part of the sickness. More mods = Desire for MORE MODS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianspi Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I vote for DIY and make a howto enough zip ties and duct tape will fix anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 He will also need the TorxPlus bit to remove the flywheel bolts. It's a toss up on the labor. If you have nothing better to do with your time and have a place to park it indoors for a couple days; then go for it. I've done way too many clutches on the floor in my garage in the past couple years and just didn't want to wrestle another one; so I paid the dealership $550 to do mine a week ago. The job is pretty straight forward to do; it just takes time and an extra set of hands when seperating the tranny and re-aligning the input shaft when you put it back together. It's a great learning experience if you've never done one, just make sure that you have everything you need before you start. It sucks to get halfway done and then have to wait a week for a part or tool to finish the job; especially if it's your only ride. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 A good grave marker will set you back more than $400 once that trans falls on you and crushes your chest or head. DIY is s good thing to a certain point. Eventally you are money and time ahead by letting a professional do certain jobs. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 whats wrong with this pillboy?? http://www.mrtruck.net/truckside.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 whats wrong with this pillboy?? Illegible rear plate? It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 he even chocked the wheels! 2 2x4's are plenty to hold up a car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 he even chocked the wheels! 2 2x4's are plenty to hold up a car Those are 4X4's so they clearly exceed OSHA standards. "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taskforcefreddy Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Nature has a funny way of conducting natural selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKGT5 Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thanks all the replies. I was leaning towards DIY until the comment about the tranny falling on my chest Well I guess it now depends on how long I can borrow a car. I'll update on how good the ACT setup is once it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Nature has a funny way of conducting natural selection too bad there are people out there trying to hamper this affect with so called saftey warnings "do not blow dry hair while taking a shower" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thanks all the replies. I was leaning towards DIY until the comment about the tranny falling on my chest Well I guess it now depends on how long I can borrow a car. I'll update on how good the ACT setup is once it's done. its doable but the question is it worth it. at a shop you will be back on the road by the end of the day. DIY who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 I dropped my car after hours on Tuesday night and picked it back up early Thursday. I just took in the sealed clutch pack and sealed flywheel along with a list of options for the tech should any issues arrive. I stated that they should check the rear main seal(and replace if needed) while the flywheel was off, replace flywheel bolts if needed(could substitute WRX/STI bolts) and to remove the Perrin LW Crank Pully if needed after startup if it wouldn't idle, but DON'T touch the ECU no matter what. This way anything that could stop the intall process was covered beforehand and wouldn't require them to call me for answers. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayT Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Clutch installs are not hard, but you really have some knowledge in that area about how everything works. It always helps to know how the components mesh together before doing anything. Personally I would have a shop install a new clutch. Most any shop will warranty their work, and some offer lifetime warranties on their work; however, a friend of mine had a few troubles getting a shop to recognize their warranty. They decided it would be easier to blame the manufacturer, rather than their work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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