Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Clutch Install (NV4500) Question

[amnewsom]

Those who have replace thier clutch did you do it yourself? If so, what about the flywheel? All of my gassers I have had to either resurface or replace what about the monster of motor we have doing work on the flywheel? Is it even neccasary? I have read some of some havent done much at all to the Flywheel but if I spend $XXX. XX on a clutch I dont want to instantly ruin it.



Those who did not shadetree a clutch in what did roughly pay someone to do it and what did they do? Thanks in advance.

 

[Todd T]

I dont recall the cost to resurface but it is a 'must do' in my book.



my last few clutches came with new flywheels and i just cant remember back that far.

 

[SRadke]

I always resurface. It's cheap insurance in my book. The last few I've done a local automotive machine shop did for $45 each. If your flywheel is not gouged up you could hit it with a sander and put the new clutch in but keep in mind how much work it is to get to it..... is that really something you want to do again prematurely?



-Scott

 

[Supermod56]

If you want the clutch to work correctly, you need to resurface it so the new clutch has a good bed to seat into. Same as when you change brake pads you should machine the rotors.



Tom

 

[gitchesum]

I always have the flywheel resurfaced. Peter recommends that you DO NOT have it resurfaced with a lathe, but have it ground smooth with a stone.



Resurfacing the flywheel is as important to do as changing the clutch disc itself. IMO

 

[nps]

Resurfaced mine - $70 and a 2 hour turnaround.



Make sure you put in a new pilot bearing also.