Car broke down again. Clutch blew. Couple questions:
1) Its the original clutch and it lasted 176k... I'm assuming it was just its time to go.
2) Recommended replacements? I was looking at TAS Auto and the whole OEM spec/heavy duty/etc. stuff is a bit beyond my grasp. This is just a daily driver (70 miles a day, mostly highway). Don't think I need any of the performance stuff (I don't race), but I also believe you get what you pay for. Considering my driving habits, would either of the top two listed be ok, or should I look for something else? http://www.tasauto.com/Product/Browse.aspx?d=1619&p=1
I was going to order from TAS because of the good member reviews, but I'm open to other sites/suggestions. My friend is also looking into helping me out with a part from Advance Auto (employee discount).
3) This car just seems to be breaking. Downpipe, water pump, clutch slave, clutch, etc. I was planning on replacing parts in her until the engine or tranny blew, but at what point did ya'll decide "enough is enough"? She has replacements for all the above, $400 worth of new tires on her, etc... don't want to throw it all away by selling her or parting her out, but there comes a point where after putting in more than the car's worth in parts you have to think to yourself maybe it's just her time to go.
4) Any other advice/opinions? Especially regarding replacing the clutch itself... I'm only a novice mechanic (replacing my own brake calipers, the header and downpipe, etc), so I'm going to be trying to find a friend who can swap the clutch out with me helping however I can.
Thanks again,
Erik
Sort-of-proud owner of a lovely 5 speed manual 1993 CB7 EX beater.
1) Its the original clutch and it lasted 176k... I'm assuming it was just its time to go.
2) Recommended replacements? I was looking at TAS Auto and the whole OEM spec/heavy duty/etc. stuff is a bit beyond my grasp. This is just a daily driver (70 miles a day, mostly highway). Don't think I need any of the performance stuff (I don't race), but I also believe you get what you pay for. Considering my driving habits, would either of the top two listed be ok, or should I look for something else? http://www.tasauto.com/Product/Browse.aspx?d=1619&p=1
I was going to order from TAS because of the good member reviews, but I'm open to other sites/suggestions. My friend is also looking into helping me out with a part from Advance Auto (employee discount).
3) This car just seems to be breaking. Downpipe, water pump, clutch slave, clutch, etc. I was planning on replacing parts in her until the engine or tranny blew, but at what point did ya'll decide "enough is enough"? She has replacements for all the above, $400 worth of new tires on her, etc... don't want to throw it all away by selling her or parting her out, but there comes a point where after putting in more than the car's worth in parts you have to think to yourself maybe it's just her time to go.
4) Any other advice/opinions? Especially regarding replacing the clutch itself... I'm only a novice mechanic (replacing my own brake calipers, the header and downpipe, etc), so I'm going to be trying to find a friend who can swap the clutch out with me helping however I can.
Thanks again,
Erik
Sort-of-proud owner of a lovely 5 speed manual 1993 CB7 EX beater.
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