I got a 1996 GSR and I think I need a new clutch. I have ordered the parts and still deciding if I should get it put in by a shop or tackle the clutch job myself. I've never done this before and don't have much mechanical experience. The only experience I have is doing oil changes and I've recently changed my MTF. I've been to team-integra.net and got their DIY clutch job and some other DIY clutch articles and the helms manual. Should I go at it or is this too big of a job for me?

 

i wouldn't try doing this yourself.. just take it to the shop and have them do it.. easier that way, unless you have a lift and could get some one who knows what they are doing to help you.. shop imo

 

I replied to your thread on TI (s/n integrajerzey). Being that the only thing you've done is a fluid/oil change, I'd take it to a shop. Going from an oil change to clutch replacement is a big jump plus you said you're not too mechanically inclined. Go for the shop.

 

well I've decided to take on this clutch job since the car is not drivable right now and I would have to get it towed to a shop which would cost me even more money. I also want to learn how to do it myself. Just my brother has been advising against it and telling me to take it to a shop to get it done. I might as go at it now since I already bought the helm's manual and got most of the tools. I just need to pick up a couple more things and I'm good to go. Wish my luck

 

At least your attitude is good going in!
Plus any extra tools you need for the job will still be cheaper than taking it in.

Good luck!!

 

check out this write up

https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...utch+westcoast

I use it and it really came in handy:goodjob:

 

I've actually got a couple of DIY articles for the clutch job including the honda-tech one. I am mainly using the team integra DIY article. I started the job and was wondering if most of you guys replace all the bolts and nut you take out with new ones or just reuse the old rusty ones?

 

If they are rusty or recommended to be changed per the Helms manual, it is a good idea to install new ones. When I did my clutch job, I'm pretty sure I reused everything.

 

So I started on the big clutch job a couple of days ago and ran into some problems.

First I couldn't get the 10mm bolt out from the wire harness clamp because it was too rusted or too tight. The thing was tight and kept twisting when I was trying to get it off. Worried that I would break it I just left it and went on.

Then I ran into a rounded off bolt on the A-pipe and got stuck for awhile figuring how to get it off.

Knowing it would only get harder later with the axles and dropping the tranny I realize this job is just too big for me and decided to take it to a shop to get it done properly and save myself the headache.

I guess that's the problem with working on an old car with a lot of rust. Just didn't realize it until I actually tried. I do like working on cars, learning, and doing things myself but I think I get some more experience or someone to help before tackling a clutch job myself again.

 

well at least you tried.

even with a perfect world (no rusted/rounded/stripped bolts/nuts) its still a daunting task.