Replace clutch?
09-28-2005, 03:55 PM
#1
Replace clutch?
My 97 Max has 116k miles now and the clutch is really going finally. I have been looking into replacing it and its gonna be damned expensive. I am a college student but i do live at a house with a full garage of tools including air tools. The most advanced work i have done myself on my car has been to replace the knock sensor, fuel filter, brake pads and thats about it. So i was hoping for some guidance.
1) Should i do this myself?
2) Which clutch should i get? (I have a friend who works for a parts store that can get OEM replacements cheap, so unless someone says otherwise strongly, i will do that)
3) If I have someone do it, what should i expect to pay in CA.
I live in San Luis Obispo, CA if that changes anything. Thank you very much for your time!
Derek
1) Should i do this myself?
2) Which clutch should i get? (I have a friend who works for a parts store that can get OEM replacements cheap, so unless someone says otherwise strongly, i will do that)
3) If I have someone do it, what should i expect to pay in CA.
I live in San Luis Obispo, CA if that changes anything. Thank you very much for your time!
Derek
09-28-2005, 04:17 PM
#2
If you have accedd to a full garage of tools including air I would do it myself. I would read thru all the details of changing the clutch and when you feel confident take on the job.
Check motorvate.ca there is a write up on changing the clutch. Go with the OEM 5th gen clutch Many testify to its better grabbing ability, and overall just better than 4th gen oem clutch.
I wouldnt know what a org member would charge, a shop just for labor would charge about $400, maybe an org member would do it for $100 or $150 I dont know.
Check motorvate.ca there is a write up on changing the clutch. Go with the OEM 5th gen clutch Many testify to its better grabbing ability, and overall just better than 4th gen oem clutch.
I wouldnt know what a org member would charge, a shop just for labor would charge about $400, maybe an org member would do it for $100 or $150 I dont know.
09-30-2005, 08:58 AM
#6
1. No, because I don't feel you have enough mechanical experience. If you read the FSM and Haynes, and feel 1000% confident, then go for it.
2. OEM. You could try my guy in my sig. 25% off, and free s/h
3. $350-$450
2. OEM. You could try my guy in my sig. 25% off, and free s/h
3. $350-$450
09-30-2005, 12:43 PM
#7
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I was in the same situation as you were. I consider myself fairly handy with a wrench but had never done anything as big as replacing a clutch. Get a FSM and a Hayes, 5th gen clutch and give yourself 2 full days. It's not that hard just takes a long time. Be patient and go slow.
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