Just bought a '94 Metro

chembrad · #1 01-30-2005, 11:26 PM

168k miles, 1.0L. Only cost me $350. Interior and exterior is ok.

Problem is that the pressure plate must be messed up as it doesn't engage much.

Anyway, this will be my first clutch job. Any special tools I need to get for this job? Any tips you guys can help me with?

geozukigti · #2 01-31-2005, 12:23 PM

Well, it's no different than any other FWD clutch. Remove starter, drain trans, remove drivers side CV axle, unbolt the trans from the engine and motor mount and the inspection plate, unbolt shift linkage from trans, take clutch cable off the trans, unplug reverse light switch , pull the trans off. unbolt the clutch from the flywheel, and the flywheel machined. Install new clutch, and assemble. USE TORQUE SPECS FOR THE BOLTS FROM THE MANUAL! Or you'll run into some major issues like bolts vibrating loose, or breaking heads off bolts when you install them. Shouldn't take more than a few hours.

geozukigti · #3 01-31-2005, 12:29 PM

Oh, and tools... Just a basic ratchet set, ball joint seperator, torque wrench, breaker bar, 30mm axle nut socket, and clutch alignment tool(which should come with the new clutch). If I missed anything, sorry

chembrad · #4 01-31-2005, 04:48 PM

Do you change the clutch with the stick in neutral? Stupid question but I have to ask.

chembrad · #5 01-31-2005, 04:50 PM

So where is a good place to buy a good clutch? Just local autoparts store?

chembrad · #6 01-31-2005, 04:53 PM

Another stupid question:

What parts will I need to purchase to replace the clutch?

chembrad · #7 01-31-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chembrad

Another stupid question:

What parts will I need to purchase to replace the clutch?

I found a clutch kit at autozone that includes the pressure plate, clutch disk, throwout bearing, and the alignment tool, with a lifetime warranty

for only $100. SOLD! That sounded like a good deal to me.

What is a good price for machining the flywheel?

chembrad · #8 01-31-2005, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chembrad

I found a clutch kit at autozone that includes the pressure plate, clutch disk, throwout bearing, and the alignment tool, with a lifetime warranty

for only $100. SOLD! That sounded like a good deal to me.

What is a good price for machining the flywheel?

One place wanted $35 and the other one $40.

But I can get a brand new flywheel for $50!

geozukigti · #9 02-01-2005, 10:10 AM

$50 for a NEW flywheel? rock on, get it! It'll cost $30-$40 to have yours machined. Just make sure it has the alignment pegs in the flywheel.

chembrad · #10 02-01-2005, 04:37 PM

Thanks man!

Yeah 49.99 at Kragen Autoparts.

chembrad · #11 02-03-2005, 03:25 PM

But I just found out that I have to pay $101 to DMV to begin the process to change the title over to me!

Sooooo, $350 for the car, $101 for DMV, ~$200 for the clutch job. THEN I should have a decent beater car!

chembrad · #12 02-08-2005, 02:38 PM

So do you have the stick in neutral when you do this job? Or doesn't it matter? Dumb folks want to know...

geozukigti · #13 02-08-2005, 05:21 PM

You should have it in 6th gear.....

The gear Doesn't matter. You have to have to shift linkage taken off anyways.

mik13usa · #14 02-08-2005, 07:59 PM

That was evil Alan!

chembrad · #15 02-09-2005, 05:33 PM

Well at least he gave me the answer. I don't have any prob with some good fun.

The prob is when peeps joke about n00bs and then don't help them.

Besides, I'm not a real n00b anyway. Just to clutches, this being my first. I'm sure I will muddle through it.

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