anyone here ever replace a clutch on an s2000?

[white_mk_2]

@nitroinsane

Did you use to work at volvo?

Yes, before Honda.

Are you friends with Jimmy W?

[dirtye30]

@longuyen88

I just did my first tranny replacement on a miata and it was cake. I did it on the floor and it took me a good 8 hours.

i appreciate the comment but i do not have a miata.

[SOLITUDE]

@dirtye30

white MK2 those were the responses i was looking for thank you! now to throw another curveball in the mix, the service advisor where i work said i can use the lifts here on sats from 8-5. ive never done a clutch before, should i attempot this or should i pay someone? im leaning heavily towards not doing it myself…

Its really not hard I have done 2 of them. Honestly as long as its not like a twin disk or some shit. You should be fine.

[newman]

Bryan, If you have a place to work on it for a day or two I can help you.

[95d16turbo]

@newman

Bryan, If you have a place to work on it for a day or two I can help you.

i could help too, i have all the tools, just need somewhere to do it.

[deebo]

There is no point at all in the lightening flywheel
the faster revving is negligible, and it makes a bitch for revmatching in low gears

just get yours resurfaced. Aluminum flywheels are a waste of money, and resurfacing is about 20-30$

And and if u get it done by that place for 300, make sure you get some where it will ONLY be 300$, and they can’t raise the price because it took longer

[95d16turbo]

@deebo

There is no point at all in the lightening flywheel
the faster revving is negligible, and it makes a bitch for revmatching in low gears

just get yours resurfaced. Aluminum flywheels are a waste of money, and resurfacing is about 20-30$

And and if u get it done by that place for 300, make sure you get some where it will ONLY be 300$, and they can’t raise the price because it took longer

not true, resurfacing is about 50-60. i had mine done at klispie in hamburg, and it was 60ish due to the fact that theres 3 dowels and 2 steps in the flywheel.
im not sure if the s2k flywheel would be the same way though, but in my opinion, i would just get yours resurfaced and call it a day.

[white_mk_2]

@longuyen88

I just did my first tranny replacement on a miata and it was cake. I did it on the floor and it took me a good 8 hours.

I’m pretty sure no one who has done an S2K clutch would say it’s cake Though it would certainly be easier the second (or third) time around. You figure out tricks for every repair.

@dirtye30

white MK2 those were the responses i was looking for thank you! now to throw another curveball in the mix, the service advisor where i work said i can use the lifts here on sats from 8-5. ive never done a clutch before, should i attempot this or should i pay someone? im leaning heavily towards not doing it myself…

Well, that depends on a couple things. What mechanical experience do you have? Have you ever changed a clutch before on any car? Have you ever done an engine swap? Will you have access to all the tools that you’ll need? Will there be someone there to assist, answer Qs, etc? If you have access to a lift, trans jack, air tools then this is easier then in your garage on the ground. There are some jobs that are worth paying someone else to do even when you can do it yourself. This might be one of those. Or you could look at it like a learning experience. It’s a good thing when you’re intimately familiar with your cars inner workings. Where do you work BTW?

I guess maybe I overstated how much of a PITA this will be since I think of the whole clutch and engine job together to a degree. It’s still a PITA but not the end of the world for sure. There are much worse jobs to do…

[SOLITUDE]

When are you looking to get this done by?

[deebo]

@95d16turbo

not true, resurfacing is about 50-60. i had mine done at klispie in hamburg, and it was 60ish due to the fact that theres 3 dowels and 2 steps in the flywheel.
im not sure if the s2k flywheel would be the same way though, but in my opinion, i would just get yours resurfaced and call it a day.

Lol, i got my 2surface on done at fleetpride for 20bucks, and the guy polished/cleaned my pressure plate for me. he might have just been feeling like a nice guy

[white_mk_2]

^ Damn, that’s a good deal. I had one done years ago at Napa for like $40-50. I thought that was reasonable though not “cheap”.

[95d16turbo]

@deebo

Lol, i got my 2surface on done at fleetpride for 20bucks, and the guy polished/cleaned my pressure plate for me. he might have just been feeling like a nice guy

haha, i got ripped off…:meh:

[dirtye30]

@white_mk_2

I’m pretty sure no one who has done an S2K clutch would say it’s cake Though it would certainly be easier the second (or third) time around. You figure out tricks for every repair.

Well, that depends on a couple things. What mechanical experience do you have? collision and aftemarket acc. for about 6 years, 4 of which are learning on my own 2 being professional. Have you ever changed a clutch before on any car? no. Have you ever done an engine swap? yes Will you have access to all the tools that you’ll need? yes. except for a 2 foot impact extension for the top bolts Will there be someone there to assist, answer Qs, etc? newman? If you have access to a lift, trans jack, air tools then this is easier then in your garage on the ground. access granted!!! There are some jobs that are worth paying someone else to do even when you can do it yourself. This might be one of those. Or you could look at it like a learning experience. It’s a good thing when you’re intimately familiar with your cars inner workings. Where do you work BTW? Jim Ball

I guess maybe I overstated how much of a PITA this will be since I think of the whole clutch and engine job together to a degree. It’s still a PITA but not the end of the world for sure. There are much worse jobs to do… I AGREE

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[BREETIME]

dont be gay dirty…my garage is open if you wanna tackle it there

[dirtye30]

@SuzukiFreek

When are you looking to get this done by?

in theory, last fall lol. realistically, as soon as my wallet allows… so like a month maybe? this damn economy is cuttin into my pimpin buisiness.

[dirtye30]

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=319885&st=0&#entry6177392

[LXIFLYBY]

most hondas use 17mm 12point headed bolts for the flywheel and 10mm 12 pt headed bolts for the PP fyi

[white_mk_2]

@dirtye30

REPLACING CLUTCH TOMORROW - S2KI Honda S2000 Forums

There’s some good info in there for sure. Also this link from that page:

Clutch replacement.. DIY? aftermarket winners? - S2KI Honda S2000 Forums

It sounds like you have the resources (assuming the shop there is cool with a non employee working in the shop, this is generally a huge no-no for insurance reasons etc.) to tackle this job. If you could get your hands on a factory service manual or get someone who works at a dealership to print it out for you that’d be a plus. Then you’ll have a step by step guide, any critical torque specs, etc. One thing is once everything is unbolted, you have to pull the clutch fork out from the throw out bearing to get the trans out then just make sure you put it back in the hole of the bellhousing (from the inside) before re-install. I believe in the manual they say to put a rag in the hole to hold the fork in place. For the extension, you can just use a long 3/8 chrome ext with an impact 3/8>1/2 adapter. Just don’t use a Harbour Freight ext LOL, at least use a Craftsman.

@LXIFLYBY

most hondas use 17mm 12point headed bolts for the flywheel and 10mm 12 pt headed bolts for the PP fyi

^ Yep this is kinda what I was thinking and is confirmed from that Honda forum link.

[dirtye30]

well its not my clutch its my clutch master cylinder. and its covered under warranty

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=704725&st=0#entry16357401

[brent_strong]

My clutch engagement is getting very near the top of the pedal…I should check my MC and flush the fluid too.