How much and how hard is it to replace the clutch?

[bmcreider]

I want a decent clutch with some gripping power, and I want to know how I can do it myself....

I have helped do it on an Integra like I had before, easy stuff on that little basic engine but how on earth I do it on an SHO I don't know, and how much a clutch is I don't know either.

What kind of tools would I need and how much for a decent clutch?

 

[TYSHO]

You can get a stock clutch kit from Autozone for $264.99. It's Ford stamped, made by Valeo, and comes with a Lifetime warranty too. Includes; disc, pressure plate, TOB w/quill sleeve, PP bolts, and alignment tool. Part # NU0122RK . The NU0122 listed for newer models seems to have a different TOB w/out a quill sleeve.

I have the clutch video, if you need to borrow it. It lists all of the tools you need. Air tools and an engine hoist make the job easy!

 

[AutoSHO]

I would highly recommend spending the $30 ($21 if you buy other parts) for the SHO Nut Clutch video. It is a great way to find out if you have the tools and know-how to do the clutch. I knew I was going to do the clutch myself, and the video still helped tremendously by showing me the procedure to follow and how parts were gonna come out as I went. Very helpful and informative.

 

[bmcreider]

TYSHO you live in Crowley? I wonder how long of a drive that is for me, about 30 minutes you think?

I'd love to meet up with some of you SHO nuts and shoot the sh.t and I could use that clutch video but first I gotta get a clutch lol.


edit: I don't have air tools either, all I have are your regular sockets, ratchets, wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc available for use...


edit 2: I don't know about engine hoist either, I guess I could rent one but how I get it home who knows...

 

[Dr_Thompson]

im in the process of putting my car back together after a clutch job. I just got the transimission in today, thank god!! Its not that hard of a job but i got held up a lot with parts comming in and what not so try to make sure you have what you need before your cars in pieces.If your considering replacing your old subframe bushings with aluminum ones nows the perfect time too. An engine hoist makes it a lot easier!!!Need any advice or anything shoot me up.

 

[TYSHO]

TYSHO you live in Crowley? I wonder how long of a drive that is for me, about 30 minutes you think?

I'd love to meet up with some of you SHO nuts and shoot the sh.t and I could use that clutch video but first I gotta get a clutch lol.


edit: I don't have air tools either, all I have are your regular sockets, ratchets, wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc available for use...


edit 2: I don't know about engine hoist either, I guess I could rent one but how I get it home who knows...

Fort Worth is "real" close, like 5 minutes. You must be from another side of Fort Worth, not the south, to not know of Crowley. Just let me know when you need to borrow the video, I'm going to look for it!

Engine hoist...there's one at the local **** shop that looks good, maybe something to invest in. Don't know the price, just been sitting there the past month or so, so maybe the price can be talked down, like $40. PepBoys even sells one for $99.99. Mine has been handy, as I've dropped the trans 5 or more times within 1.5 years!

Tools...you need some extensions, deep sockets, long pry bar, torque wrench, jack stands, 1/4" - 3/8" - 1/2" rachets, variety of metric and standard sized sockets (deep and shallow), and I don't know...the video and reading makes it seem a lot, but the clutch job is a piece of cake now, if nothing snaps or breaks!

Edit: I noticed you have an 89 parts car...I need a little electric thingy to test out on one of my problems...it's an 89 SHO part only.

 

[91 SHOplus]

Wow, there's alot of clutch threads today...

When doing a clutch job, make sure you change the rear main seal. No sense in doing the same labor twice, if it should blow when you're done.

 

[TYSHO]

Wow, there's alot of clutch threads today...

When doing a clutch job, make sure you change the rear main seal. No sense in doing the same labor twice, if it should blow when you're done.

Very true, but then you can add the 2 output seals, input seal, blocking rings, carrier seal, resurfaced flywheel, shift fork lever bushings, and felt washer. It all depends on how much the owner is willing to spend!

 

[bmcreider]

I've heard of Crowley just don't know where it is lol. I live like 10 minutes away from downtown...in between north 820 and downtown forth worth.

What's this electrical thingy you need off the 89? It doesn't really drive (has a donut on it, alignment is WAY off) so you'd have to tell me what to rip off if you want anything.