Clutch is slipping

[msimonds]

Hey all I was wondering if I could get some help or guidance.

My 2002 P5 has 88 K miles on it and the clutch is slipping.

Should I just take it to the Mazda dealer and have a new one put in?

Are there any places that I can purchase one online and do it myself? Has anyone ever done this


Thanks in Advance

Mike

I am adding this below:

would something like either of these 2 choices work?


http://cpwstore.carpartswholesale.com/catalog/?N=11097+1667+4294967265+5560

 

[BlackCherry06]

Putting in a clutch on a FWD requires considerable disassembly if you're up to it. Me and a buddy replaced the clutch on my 94 Eclipse and it was a PITA. If it were me, I'd take it to a reputable independent mechanic and have an aftermarket clutch put in. (Luk, etc). There's no reason to pay dealership service dept. prices and OEM parts prices for a job like that.

 

[msimonds]

Thanks man that is what I was thinking. Listen I live in Wylie, I see that you are from Plano.

Do you know of any reputable mechanic's in our area that can do this? Also should I order an OEM one and can you suggest one. I am clueless when it comes to stuff like this

~Mike

 

[BlackCherry06]

Since I started buying cars that have warranties, I've pretty much lost touch with my mechanics. I wish I had suggestions for you but I don't. You could look around your neighborhood or search online yellow pages for an import mechanic and then go take a peek at his facility. (Of course if it looks like a hospice for dying cars, keep driving).

Most any parts house can either provide or order a clutch for your car. I'd start with Napa if it were me. I put a "Luk" (pronounced Luke) clutch in my Eclipse and it was great.

 

[msimonds]

would it be a clutch kit that I would buy if I go to Napa?

Sorry for all the questions, I really appreciate the time

 

[BlackCherry06]

Buy a clutch disc, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing. Some manufacturers sell them all in a clutch 'kit'. On rare occasions you'll need a pilot bushing too. You'll also need to get your flywheel re-surfaced, or buy a new one.

P.S. Have the mechanic take a glance at your rear main engine seal. It's a great idea to replace it if it's seeping, while the car is apart.

 

[msimonds]

Cool dude thanks

So I think I may order a clutch kit and replace everything


like the attached picture?

 

[mspHtown]

Cool dude thanks

So I think I may order a clutch kit and replace everything


like the attached picture?

where in texas are you located?

 

[BlackCherry06]

Yep..that's what you need.

 

[msimonds]

where in texas are you located?

In the DFW area sir

 

[msimonds]

Yep..that's what you need.

Thanks man for taking the time to answer my stupid questions, I just do not know that much about these things

Again I appreciate it

 

[mspHtown]

Thanks man for taking the time to answer my stupid questions, I just do not know that much about these things

Again I appreciate it

I have a brand new clutch looking to sell. The exedy stage 1. It can handle more power than you will ever throw at it unless you plan on going BIG. If your interested just shoot me a pm. I live in houston.

 

[msimonds]

is it the whole kit? What price are you looking for?

 

[clicknext]

Putting in a clutch on a FWD requires considerable disassembly if you're up to it. Me and a buddy replaced the clutch on my 94 Eclipse and it was a PITA. If it were me, I'd take it to a reputable independent mechanic and have an aftermarket clutch put in. (Luk, etc). There's no reason to pay dealership service dept. prices and OEM parts prices for a job like that.

Sorry for jacking this thread, but I had a relevant question, I was wondering how long a job this is for mechanics, typically, and how much it'd typically cost for them to do it excluding parts?

 

[dominoy2k1]

there is a place off 635 and 35n its called jeff wrights a-1 transmissions. really nice shop. thats where we take all of our transmission work.

 

[LilPixieMama75]

I bought this Exedy OEM Replacement clutch from UltraRev when it was time to do mine: Exedy OEM Replacement Clutch Kit Mazda Protege 2001-2003 2.0L L4 Cyl. #KMZ08. It only cost me $85.98 BRAND NEW. You have to add it to your cart to see the sale price (originally $117.78). I think it came to about $92 with shipping. It came in about 4-5 days from the time I purchased it. Exedy makes the best replacement clutch for our cars.

The previous owner had an Exedy Stage 1 clutch in before and it was getting harder and harder for me to engage...I was thinking the clutch was going as I didn't know it had been replaced (I thought it was the original clutch). As soon as I put the new one in, there was a drastic difference for me. It was so much easier to engage the clutch.

Replacing it yourself is quite a bit or work. We also did my 100,000 mile (I was at 96,000 miles) service at the same time so we pulled the whole engine and tranny. It was much easier to replace the clutch that way along with all the belts, water pump, tensioner, pullies, and we also drained the tranny fluid and replaced it with synthetic & a stabilizer.