what clutch would you get?

swift978 · 03-09-2009, 11:54 AM

my mr2 has less responsiveness between the engine/wheels while getting into gear, and i smell tranny fluid after hard drives. i know i'm going to fix this problem over the summer, so am i right when i suspect its the clutch? if so does anyone know of a good deal for 1?

thanks!

mr3 · 03-09-2009, 12:03 PM

I got one from pep boys which was an oem replacement. 3k miles on it and no problems. It cost me $100 and a weekend to put it in but it went well.

Timon · 03-10-2009, 03:23 AM

I'm in the same boat as you, except my boat is sinking

. It started as you're describing, movement speed not matching the engine speed. I did a lot of troubleshooting before determining it was the clutch and only a matter of time. This was about 6-7 months ago and my time has come, it is officially slipping when pushing the throttle in too hard (any gear, almost any speed).

I'd planned on trying to do it myself, but I'm not sure how well that's going to go over. I'm most likely going to get an Exedy OEM clutch kit, and either resurface the flywheel or get a new one.

Good luck to you though

.

PearlJammzz · 03-10-2009, 08:35 AM

On my NA MK2 I got an Exedy OEM replacement and loved it. Still going strong to this day with the new owner I believe

.

JMR291 · 03-10-2009, 03:01 PM

I just bought an Exedy OEM replacement for my NA MKII. I don't recommend undertaking a clutch replacement unless you have small hands, a full set of tools and a friend to help you out. The feel of the clutch is really nice and it doesn't make any sort of noise.

fvillota · 03-10-2009, 03:46 PM

oem exedy

swift978 · 03-10-2009, 05:26 PM

eBay Motors: EXEDY 1985 85 TOYOTA MR2 MR-2 NEW OEM OE CLUTCH KIT (item 400002251887 end time Mar-12-09 12:31:25 PDT)

I found this one for $100, unfortunately its for an 85-86 and i own an 89 with a c-52 tranny, next thing i could find is $150+ what would be a good price jw?

mr3 · 03-10-2009, 08:56 PM

I paid $100. That was because i was at a friends shop and they ordered it for me and gave it to me for their price. I'm pretty sure list would be around 150.

Timon · 03-10-2009, 11:25 PM

I just paid $124 for an Exedy Clutch kit.

LokiRx7 · 03-11-2009, 12:31 AM

Autozone, lifetime warranty.

I hate Autozone, but I bought a clutch there before I knew better. I paid around $100 for it, it comes with everything, disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and an alignment tool.

I get free replacements for as long as I own the car now. I have replaced it three times now, never had an issue other than a throwout bearing that wasnt packed with grease............................................ .......... BUT, they replaced it for free, and everytime I need to drop my tranny I double check my clutch and can replace it as often as I would like.

Just check the throwout bearing before you install it, make sure it feels well lubed, and spins freely.

Oh, and you dont have to keep your receipt. They take your phone number and they look up your warranty with that whenever you replace your clutch.

tjmr2 · 03-11-2009, 02:08 AM

Toyota, pressure plate and disk. Fidanza 9lb flywheel, Blacktop, 16K miles, no problems.

328FTW · 03-11-2009, 02:16 AM

OEM/exedy seems to be the way to go unless there is a specific reason such as high hp. I have put them in a day before racing and thrashed all the next day with no settling in time and still no issues.

mr.ac · 03-11-2009, 02:34 AM

OS Giken twin plate.

03-09-2009, 11:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
swift978 1st! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 85 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	what clutch would you get? my mr2 has less responsiveness between the engine/wheels while getting into gear, and i smell tranny fluid after hard drives. i know i'm going to fix this problem over the summer, so am i right when i suspect its the clutch? if so does anyone know of a good deal for 1? thanks!

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03-09-2009, 12:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I got one from pep boys which was an oem replacement. 3k miles on it and no problems. It cost me $100 and a weekend to put it in but it went well.

03-10-2009, 03:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Timon MR2 MKI AW11 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 669 Thanks: 13 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I'm in the same boat as you, except my boat is sinking . It started as you're describing, movement speed not matching the engine speed. I did a lot of troubleshooting before determining it was the clutch and only a matter of time. This was about 6-7 months ago and my time has come, it is officially slipping when pushing the throttle in too hard (any gear, almost any speed). I'd planned on trying to do it myself, but I'm not sure how well that's going to go over. I'm most likely going to get an Exedy OEM clutch kit, and either resurface the flywheel or get a new one. Good luck to you though .

03-10-2009, 08:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 69 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	On my NA MK2 I got an Exedy OEM replacement and loved it. Still going strong to this day with the new owner I believe .

03-10-2009, 03:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
JMR291 Turbo Aspirations Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 75 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I just bought an Exedy OEM replacement for my NA MKII. I don't recommend undertaking a clutch replacement unless you have small hands, a full set of tools and a friend to help you out. The feel of the clutch is really nice and it doesn't make any sort of noise.

03-10-2009, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
fvillota Did you just press that? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 2,539 Thanks: 73 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	oem exedy

03-10-2009, 05:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
swift978 1st! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass Posts: 85 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	eBay Motors: EXEDY 1985 85 TOYOTA MR2 MR-2 NEW OEM OE CLUTCH KIT (item 400002251887 end time Mar-12-09 12:31:25 PDT) I found this one for $100, unfortunately its for an 85-86 and i own an 89 with a c-52 tranny, next thing i could find is $150+ what would be a good price jw?

03-10-2009, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I paid $100. That was because i was at a friends shop and they ordered it for me and gave it to me for their price. I'm pretty sure list would be around 150.

03-10-2009, 11:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Timon MR2 MKI AW11 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 669 Thanks: 13 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I just paid $124 for an Exedy Clutch kit.

03-11-2009, 12:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
LokiRx7 MR2 + Flat Black = FAIL Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.C. Ohio Posts: 320 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Autozone, lifetime warranty. I hate Autozone, but I bought a clutch there before I knew better. I paid around $100 for it, it comes with everything, disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and an alignment tool. I get free replacements for as long as I own the car now. I have replaced it three times now, never had an issue other than a throwout bearing that wasnt packed with grease............................................ .......... BUT, they replaced it for free, and everytime I need to drop my tranny I double check my clutch and can replace it as often as I would like. Just check the throwout bearing before you install it, make sure it feels well lubed, and spins freely. Oh, and you dont have to keep your receipt. They take your phone number and they look up your warranty with that whenever you replace your clutch.

03-11-2009, 02:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
tjmr2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 410 Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Toyota, pressure plate and disk. Fidanza 9lb flywheel, Blacktop, 16K miles, no problems.

03-11-2009, 02:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,235 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	OEM/exedy seems to be the way to go unless there is a specific reason such as high hp. I have put them in a day before racing and thrashed all the next day with no settling in time and still no issues.

03-11-2009, 02:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
mr.ac Just Say NO to Snorkes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 388 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	OS Giken twin plate.