"Earnest The Betrayer" (hnnngcars)
06/08/2016 at 14:52 • Filed to: [J]ust [E]mpy [E]very [P]ocket
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"Earnest The Betrayer" (hnnngcars)
06/08/2016 at 14:52 • Filed to: [J]ust [E]mpy [E]very [P]ocket | 1
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This is both sides of the second clutch plate. The first one is still mounted with the flywheel; it doesn’t look any better. I’m currently rebuilding/doing a 5spd swap into my 1995 Jeep XJ. I’m not a mechanic; the learning curve is real. So tell me: does it have to be replaced?
crowmolly
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 14:56 |
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I don’t think it has to be. Looks OK IMO.
What does the pressure plate surface look like? How much is a replacement?
PotbellyJoe and 42 others
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 14:57 |
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On a scale from Paris Hilton to Nun, I’d say 3. I’d replace at this point only to not have to open it again in 20,000 miles.
HammerheadFistpunch
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 14:58 |
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Need? No. Would do? Yes.
TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 14:59 |
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Being that this is a maintenance item that does require replacement, it’s easier if you do it now rather than later. You have everything open and easily accessible so might as well get it done and not have to worry about it.
PartyPooper2012
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 15:00 |
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What makes you think your clutch is fucked?
For a feel good, go to an auto parts store. Ask them to bring you a new clutch and compare. You don’t have to buy if yours is OK. If you, for some reason, think you want a new one, then you don’t have to go far. Google images of a worn clutch for your car and you’ll see some horror stories.
Urambo Tauro
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 15:00 |
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My first thought is always: if you’ve gone to all the trouble to take the clutch out, don’t put it back in. Get a new one.
I make exceptions for clutches that look like new, of course...
Party-vi
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 15:00 |
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If that were the Peugeot transmission I would have a clutch for you - I think it’s in my garage somewhere.
Invinciblejets
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 15:01 |
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Not bad. It’s worn but not destroyed.
That being said pretty much anytime you pull the trans replace the clutch just to be safe.
Justin Hughes
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 15:02 |
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But seriously... You already have the clutch off. It’s not new. Put a new one on while it’s no extra work and don’t worry about it anymore.
Birddog
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 15:07 |
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It ain’t done but you’ve come this far so it would be best to replace it.
shop-teacher
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 15:09 |
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Like most others have said, you should just replace it while it’s out.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> PotbellyJoe and 42 others
06/08/2016 at 15:10 |
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Is your scale based on looks or moral standing?
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 15:11 |
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http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jee…
Rockauto has kits from 70 to 170$ depending on how you want to go. Ask yourself this question “How much is my time worth” and then ask “How long am I keeping this car”. If you want to keep it for more than a year, and/or your time is worth more than the cost of the clutch, GET THE NEW ONE NOW!
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PotbellyJoe and 42 others
> TheRealBicycleBuck
06/08/2016 at 15:12 |
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In response to the titular question.
That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 15:16 |
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I feel like if I had a new clutch in a car, drove it for a month or two, then had to pull the transmission for something I’d probably put in another new clutch, just because it was wide open. It’ll never be easier to do than right now.
Ready for an adventure!
> themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/08/2016 at 15:39 |
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The man with sauce has experience it seems....this is the best answer.
JRapp: now as good as new again
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 16:02 |
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I’ve pulled worse out of still completely drivable cars that showed no signs of slippage.
BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 16:54 |
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It doesn’t need one by the looks of things, but changing a clutch is a bastard of a job. If it’s already out you will save a lot of headaches later just changing it to a new one.
Make sure it’s the right way round though! Should say ‘gearbox side’ or something like that on one of the sides :)
Tristan
> Earnest The Betrayer
06/08/2016 at 21:15 |
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I did a 5-speed conversion on my ‘97 XJ 2 years ago. Best thing I ever did to it! Good luck!