Aerose91

Bought a high mileage EX where the clutch doesn't fully disengage and i can't adjust the pedal anymore nor is it hydraulic so, time to swap the clutch. Any pointers or things i should be aware of with this car?
I'm mechanically sound and replaced the clutch on my 93 Honda Prelude when i was in high school so I've gone down this road before but that was 10 yrs ago and i haven't dropped a tranny since. I don't have to rush it, I'll take my time and give it a few days even. Just don't want any headaches i didn't anticipate.
I got the Exedy OEM replacement clutch and a fidanza lightweight flywheel because once you've driven with a lightweight flywheel you'll never go back, haha. However, i heard the throwout bearing on these Exedy kits tend to suck. Any truth to that?

Appreciate any help

ezone

You positive it's a clutch issue, not a hydraulic issue?

Aerose91

I bled the system and it didn't help but i was thinking about replacing the slave cylinder anyway. Regardless even when i had the thing working it was chattering really badly upon engagement so i think the pressure plate or throwout bearing may be bad

ezone

Slave wouldn't cause that. Now that you explained whats been happening I'd guess you're on the right track with the clutch job. Something may have broken preventing full release of the disc.

Aerose91

I think it is, plus the car has high mileage so considering the kid didnt know how to drive it well i think the clutch is shot. I bought the car intending to drop the tranny