My Clutch Experiences on the X
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My Clutch Experiences on the X
I am just posting this up for those that are looking at a clutch install. I had it installed by Chris at GV Auto in Horsham PA. All parts were ordered from ETS. Michael is an absolute joy to work with. Always takes calls and answers all questions. Thanks for getting everythign in time Michael. Following have been my observations:
1) The chatter on the twin is evident but not unbearable by any means.
2) I am glad Chris finished everything in time. Dropped the car at 9:00 sharp and got it back at 5:45 -- 6:00. He did a bang up job doing the job in the promised timeframe
3) Got the pill removed, so engagement is really low. I stalled thrice trying to pull out from GV's lot. But I was fine by the second or third light I stopped at.
4) Chris was kind enough to take pictures of everything when it was opened up, on my request.
5) he also gave me back all the stock parts for pictures sake.
6) He also said there were no signs of wear and tear apart from the normal, he said even my diff pins looked good given there were almost 27K miles on it. He's seen worse apparently for so many miles.
7) He aslo suggested strongly suggested against any dyno pulls before piling 200 miles or so. I'm just gonna take his word for it.
8) He also noticed that my front mount bolt was loose (Finger loose). Mitsu Failsause here. Had all mounts changed under warranty at 14K miles for cracked bushings on stock vehicle. Never going to dealership again. This took care of some clunky noises from under the hood which I thougt was because of my suspension going bad. Glad to know Suspension is fine. Chris was kind enough to tighten it up and check the other mounts as well.
I bought the car in March 2008 and I had about 27K miles before I started experiencing slippage. Following are a videos of this slippage. I was on WOT in both situation in about 67F weather in the morning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET3uB_2_nJc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7CZf-zAcTI
Following are pictures of the old Stuff after the Clutch Swap
MC and Plunger
Center Diff Pins
Clutch Internals 1
Clutch Internals 2
Clutch Internals 3 (That's a quarter in there for idea of thickness)
Clutch Internals 4
Stock Clutch Line
Tranny Pulled out
Center Diff
Carnage
Clutch Line
NEW PARTS INSTALL
Buschur Diff Pins
OEM Throwout Bearing
Exedy Twin HD
SSP MC , Plunger and components
Clutch Install
SSP MC/Plunger Install
1) The chatter on the twin is evident but not unbearable by any means.
2) I am glad Chris finished everything in time. Dropped the car at 9:00 sharp and got it back at 5:45 -- 6:00. He did a bang up job doing the job in the promised timeframe
3) Got the pill removed, so engagement is really low. I stalled thrice trying to pull out from GV's lot. But I was fine by the second or third light I stopped at.
4) Chris was kind enough to take pictures of everything when it was opened up, on my request.
5) he also gave me back all the stock parts for pictures sake.
6) He also said there were no signs of wear and tear apart from the normal, he said even my diff pins looked good given there were almost 27K miles on it. He's seen worse apparently for so many miles.
7) He aslo suggested strongly suggested against any dyno pulls before piling 200 miles or so. I'm just gonna take his word for it.
8) He also noticed that my front mount bolt was loose (Finger loose). Mitsu Failsause here. Had all mounts changed under warranty at 14K miles for cracked bushings on stock vehicle. Never going to dealership again. This took care of some clunky noises from under the hood which I thougt was because of my suspension going bad. Glad to know Suspension is fine. Chris was kind enough to tighten it up and check the other mounts as well.
I bought the car in March 2008 and I had about 27K miles before I started experiencing slippage. Following are a videos of this slippage. I was on WOT in both situation in about 67F weather in the morning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET3uB_2_nJc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7CZf-zAcTI
Following are pictures of the old Stuff after the Clutch Swap
MC and Plunger
Center Diff Pins
Clutch Internals 1
Clutch Internals 2
Clutch Internals 3 (That's a quarter in there for idea of thickness)
Clutch Internals 4
Stock Clutch Line
Tranny Pulled out
Center Diff
Carnage
Clutch Line
NEW PARTS INSTALL
Buschur Diff Pins
OEM Throwout Bearing
Exedy Twin HD
SSP MC , Plunger and components
Clutch Install
SSP MC/Plunger Install
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Bad luck on the clutch - but 27k isn't too bad..
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He aslo suggested strongly suggested against any dyno pulls before piling 200 miles or so. I'm just gonna take his word for it.
Exedy recommends doing a clutch break-in for at least 500 miles. Not just going 500 highway miles - but like stop and go traffic 500 miles.
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Yeah, I plan on taking excessively busy routes through downtown philly for no reason just for this. I can't wait to get some duno pulls / custom tune done. I have ETS parts waiting to be installed this weekend. Another thread coming soon!!! I'm gonna be driving a LOT this week.
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The pin install wasn't bad. Just had to split the trans cases open, pull out the center diff, and take it apart. Once in there, the retaining pins come out easily followed by the diff pins. The gear stacks themselves don't need to come apart so no re-shimming is required.
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The pin install wasn't bad. Just had to split the trans cases open, pull out the center diff, and take it apart. Once in there, the retaining pins come out easily followed by the diff pins. The gear stacks themselves don't need to come apart so no re-shimming is required.
Looks good! I've got the same clutch and love it. I was on the dyno at 600 miles and I really don't have any chatter or anything with the clutch. I also had the pill removed and am loving the new engagement point. I killed it coming out of the parking spot my first time driving it though haha.
I also retained the stock CMC. I'll have to keep track of how long it holds up. Hopefully it never fails.
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About how many hours of labor would you say that job was? I'm looking at having it done.
Looks good! I've got the same clutch and love it. I was on the dyno at 600 miles and I really don't have any chatter or anything with the clutch. I also had the pill removed and am loving the new engagement point. I killed it coming out of the parking spot my first time driving it though haha.
I also retained the stock CMC. I'll have to keep track of how long it holds up. Hopefully it never fails.
Looks good! I've got the same clutch and love it. I was on the dyno at 600 miles and I really don't have any chatter or anything with the clutch. I also had the pill removed and am loving the new engagement point. I killed it coming out of the parking spot my first time driving it though haha.
I also retained the stock CMC. I'll have to keep track of how long it holds up. Hopefully it never fails.
Thanks for answering the questions Chris.
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The pin install wasn't bad. Just had to split the trans cases open, pull out the center diff, and take it apart. Once in there, the retaining pins come out easily followed by the diff pins. The gear stacks themselves don't need to come apart so no re-shimming is required.
in your opinion is this something 'a guy with a socket set' could do? or are there specialised tools involved?
shops in my area would (and do) charge an arm and a leg for this sort of stuff
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I don't doubt you "could" as long as you're mechanically inclined. They key is being able to take the trans apart and remember how it goes back together. I always recommend people take pictures of how things look prior to disassembly so they have some reference to work with as they put it back together (i.e. gear stack orientation, shift rail location and orientation, etc).
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Judging just by the pictures, I knew I never would've been able to do this myself. I'm glad I had a professional do it. But if you're okay dealing with all that carnage, you should be one hell of a mechanic. As for the tools needed, I'll let Chris answer that.
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MRT are in Sydney.
There are a couple of good evo shops in Melbourne (in no particular order - TMR, RE's, Techsport, Chasers) BUT they would charge a decent amount, especially for trans removal..
So are you an Aussie or American expat thats moved back?
Yeah I like todo as much myself as possible... I really need a hoist at home but my better half would kill me I think
There are a couple of good evo shops in Melbourne (in no particular order - TMR, RE's, Techsport, Chasers) BUT they would charge a decent amount, especially for trans removal..
So are you an Aussie or American expat thats moved back?
Yeah I like todo as much myself as possible... I really need a hoist at home but my better half would kill me I think
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I don't doubt you "could" as long as you're mechanically inclined. They key is being able to take the trans apart and remember how it goes back together. I always recommend people take pictures of how things look prior to disassembly so they have some reference to work with as they put it back together (i.e. gear stack orientation, shift rail location and orientation, etc).
Well if and when the time comes (ie clutch install) then I will consider it properly
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CatalysGod, would you mind sending me a PM what you paid for all this work. Just the labor, I know the parts costs. I'm wanting to do the same thing, but dont have a clue what the install should cost. Thanks