Changing a clutch in your garage?
07-16-2003, 09:27 PM
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Changing a clutch in your garage?
Can it be done without a lift? If so how hard would it be for 2 people with great mechanical skills?
Also what clutch do you guy recommend?
Thanks
JT
Also what clutch do you guy recommend?
Thanks
JT
07-17-2003, 03:36 AM
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There are many threads on the subject. One person with a shop manual and some tools/equipment can do it in the garage. Here is one useful thread.. search for more.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=83548
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=83548
07-17-2003, 09:54 AM
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I changed mine last weekend by myself. Read about it here:https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...threadid=135964
07-17-2003, 02:33 PM
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Not difficult. Just follow the Helms manual. I would plan two days at a slow pace. Since your going through all the trouble, you might as well put a light weight flywheel. One tool you will definitely need is a long (1 1/2 foot) 1/2 inch wobble extension and a 1/2 inch ratchet. I had to make a couple of trips to Sears for tools before I was all done. Still a lot cheaper than the $800 I was quoted from the Honda dealer just for labor.
07-17-2003, 06:29 PM
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I did mine a couple years back. It's kinda a bitch and I don't recommend it if you're not experienced with working on cars. I did a write up on it back in the day... http://reverendsgarage.net/index.php?conte...000_clutch.html
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07-19-2003, 05:19 PM
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I guess it depends on what you consider hard means. If it means the job is mentally challenging, then, IMHO, the job is simple. Just follow the steps in the helms manual. You can count on some cuts and bruises and lots of profanity, but after about 16 hours of work (less if you have someone helping you), the job will be done. As the Nike add says, "Just Do it".
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I can swap a new engine and transmission into a civic in 4-6 hours. It took me two days to do my S2000 clutch. The only thing about it that makes it less challenging than rebuilding an engine, transmission, or rear end is that you don't have to take any precision measurements like you do with rebuilds. But aside from that, there is a ton of work to be done and that makes it inherently challenging.
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I guess it depends on what you consider hard means. If it means the job is mentally challenging, then, IMHO, the job is simple. Just follow the steps in the helms manual. You can count on some cuts and bruises and lots of profanity, but after about 16 hours of work (less if you have someone helping you), the job will be done. As the Nike add says, "Just Do it".
I guess it depends on what you consider hard means. If it means the job is mentally challenging, then, IMHO, the job is simple. Just follow the steps in the helms manual. You can count on some cuts and bruises and lots of profanity, but after about 16 hours of work (less if you have someone helping you), the job will be done. As the Nike add says, "Just Do it".
