# Do I need a new clutch? \*PICS\* **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [May 29, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895 "2008-05-29T20:11:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gatecrasher3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gatecrasher3/32/5617_2.png) [@Gatecrasher3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gatecrasher3)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/1 "2008-05-29T20:11:40Z")
Well I picked up a M/T for my swap today that was fairly striped, but one thing it nicely came with was a clutch and presser plate. I only have ever had an auto trann so I don’t know much about clutches, and I don’t know if this clutch is past its prime. So you guys tell me if I need to invest in a new one or this one still has some life in it. Thanks ![http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture010.jpg](http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture010.jpg) ![http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture009.jpg](http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture009.jpg) ![http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture011.jpg](http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture011.jpg) ![http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture016.jpg](http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture016.jpg) ![http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture015.jpg](http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture015.jpg) ![http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture014.jpg](http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture014.jpg) ![http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture021.jpg](http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa147/Gatecrasher2007/Picture021.jpg) oh and if anyone has any M/T parts, please let me know: [http://www.son240sx.org/forums/showthread.php?t=36322](http://www.son240sx.org/forums/showthread.php?t=36322) ---
**Author:** ![frankduxx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/frankduxx/32/5647_2.png) [@frankduxx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/frankduxx)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2008, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/2 "2008-05-29T20:33:59Z")
not mint but good ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/3 "2008-05-29T20:56:04Z")
the disc looks fine, check if there are any loose springs in the clutch. and you should probly get a new pressure plate cause that one looks a bit rusty. or clean it up atleast… other than that it looks good. hows the flywheel? ---
**Author:** ![XSNRGE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xsnrge/32/5565_2.png) [@XSNRGE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XSNRGE)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/4 "2008-05-29T20:56:36Z")
Wouldn’t be a bad investment do install a new clutch (pressure plate, etc.) when doing the 5sp swap. I believe you can get an OEM clutch rebuild kit from the dealership for about $200 or $300, or go straight for a performance clutch. One less thing to do in the future 😉 You either do it once or do it twice. If its a FF I’d use it, but since our cars are FR, getting to the clutch isn’t as convenient, so I’d get a new one. ---
**Author:** ![KoukiS14](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koukis14/32/5522_2.png) [@KoukiS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KoukiS14)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/5 "2008-05-29T20:57:50Z")
its fine, lots of meat, rust is only cosmetic on that clutch. ---
**Author:** ![Sky14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@Sky14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sky14)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/6 "2008-05-29T21:13:10Z")
personaly i would spend the 300 bucks and get liek a stage two clutch kit jsut to save you the headache down the road. but if your on a tight budget just give that one some loving. ---
**Author:** ![DirrtyDevo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirrtydevo/32/5547_2.png) [@DirrtyDevo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DirrtyDevo)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2008, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/7 "2008-05-29T21:17:49Z")
If you have the money to spare just get a new performance clutch as well as get your flywheel resurfaced. Its a fair bit of work to change a clutch, id just put a brand new clutch/pressure plate in there and not worry about it knowing its brand new. ---
**Author:** ![Hurricane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hurricane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hurricane)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2008, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/8 "2008-05-30T07:59:57Z")
Lots of life left on that clutch, it should last the season. It might chatter a bit for the first 100km but it should be fine after that. Grab a new TOB though… its SO annoying when those are noisy. They run about $30 at nissan. Changing a clutch isn’t too much of a PITA on our cars. Someone experianced should be able to do it in 4-5 hours. Even if you have never done it before you should be able to accomplish it in 8. ---
**Author:** ![fastback240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fastback240/32/5591_2.png) [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2008, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/9 "2008-05-30T11:33:40Z")
agreed clutches are simple. TOB and pilot bearing should be changed tho… ---
**Author:** ![nd4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nd4boost/32/5627_2.png) [@nd4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nd4boost)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2008, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/10 "2008-05-30T23:05:25Z")
> [@Got Some New Wheels](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-some-new-wheels/17078/18): > > its fine, lots of meat, rust is only cosmetic on that clutch. agreed the pad looks brand new ---
**Author:** ![Gatecrasher3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gatecrasher3/32/5617_2.png) [@Gatecrasher3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gatecrasher3)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2008, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/11 "2008-05-31T09:11:49Z")
> [@FS: Custom-Built PC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-custom-built-pc/17056/13): > > agreed clutches are simple. TOB and pilot bearing should be changed tho… already got new ones, its all coming together boys boom! ---
**Author:** ![SpHiNxXx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sphinxxx/32/5659_2.png) [@SpHiNxXx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SpHiNxXx)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2008, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch-pics/115895/12 "2008-05-31T09:26:05Z")
you said that youve only ever had A/T does that mean you will be ‘learning’ to drive M/T because if so… you will be riding the clutch like a dirty rollercoaster… its recommendable to just get a new one… its 300 bucks that will save you big money later and lots of time later!!