rwdanthony

iTrader: (53)

sorry to ask but i have a 92 sc300 5spd and my bro said my clutch needed to be replaced? the situation is that i just learn stick and my bro said i always slip the clutch in so the clutch disk is worn. yesturday when i drove it, there was barely any wheel power, i could even go in 1st gear and let go of the clutch [be montionless] and not stall. I know i need to change the clutch disk but do i have to change the throw out bearing and all that as well? or just batter of doing teh whole thing while im in there? thanks

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

Hey another 5spd owner! Congrats. Yeah it definetly sounds like you need a new clutch. Every time you replace your clutch it is always recommended that you replace all the bearings as well (ie. Pilot Bearing, throwout bearing).

rwdanthony

iTrader: (53)

haha thanks. but i see, i guess it is cheaper to do all at the same time and more convienent. but thanks for you input. also one more question. i was thinking about the oem replacement on ebay. its by Seco? do you think its okay to do this? it does come with: Seco heavy-duty Pressure Plate, heavy-duty Clutch Disc, Release Bearing, Pilot Bearing, and Alignment Tool. thats everything i would need correct?

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

Thats everything you need. But those ebay clutches dont usually last that long. If you want something really basic you should pick up a kit from Autozone or Kragen but I'd stay away from the ebay ones. I bought one last year just as a temporary for my 5spd conversion and with my driving style and all the miles I put on my car the clutch didnt last me no more than about 6 months before it started slipping.

rwdanthony

iTrader: (53)

hmm thanks for the warning. what brands were the ones at autozone or kragen they they have? and what did you end up doing after those 6months?

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

I cant remember the brand since it was a long time ago but after the six months I just went ahead and spent the extra money on something that is still somewhat basic but still pretty reliable. I bought the Centerforce Stage 1 clutch. I was pretty pleased with it. The only thing I did not like is that I had to buy my own throwout bearing which is pretty cheap so I didnt mind.

rwdanthony

iTrader: (53)

yeah i noticed the Perfection Clutch New Clutch Set at kragen that has a life time warranty and goes for 152. and then autozone only has the Clutch Pilot Bearing/Pilot Bushing which goes for $9. but money's an issue... cause the Seco one on ebay is only 78+15$shipping, but then i guess you should think about "what you pay for is what you get" and for double the price, you get quality plus a life time warranty. ill just think about it and look up some more places to buy a clutch. maybe i can even go buy/get things individually that would make up teh kit and it be cheaper theres alos a clutch disk for street by ACT so im sure that should be okay and its only 30$ thatll just leave the bearing sand pressure plate...

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

There you go. Good plan.

rwdanthony

iTrader: (53)

thanks but ahh, sorry to ask more but i searched and couldnt find much information about doing a replacement with the clutch/clutch kit. does anyone have a tutorial or a link i may look at to help guide me through this replacement. thanks