gossf

Hi, I have a 2008 350z with the 102K on the clock, and I'm starting to consider if my clutch will need replacement. I have absolutely no way of knowing if the clutch is factory, or about how long these clutches last. I'd like to be able to wait until my clutch starts showing definite signs of failure before I replace it, but there is a special consideration here. I'm currently a senior in high school, so this is my last year with access to a shop with lifts and a transmission jack and consequently, the last year I will be able to do this job myself. I'm trying to figure out if replacing it now and possibly sacrificing clutch life will be worth saving the 600-800 dollars labor. I plan on using the JWT clutch and flywheel along with a new slave and master cylinder. Currently, the clutch engages rather high, I adjusted it a little once, but it seems to be about back to where it was. It doesn't slip at all if I mash the gas while cruising in 5th or 6th, but if there is any power on at all between shifts (not a full on power shift, more like an aggressive quick shift), it won't grab right away, it will sorta wind down to the proper rpm, almost as if the clutch was being let out slowly. I really have no idea how much life is on this clutch or if it has been replaced before, if it has been done recently replacing it would be a huge waste, If anyone with more knowledge could weigh in that would be much appreciated.

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

Not sure if I understand your query. Even if this is the last year of HS, how will this be your last in being able to access a shop to repair your car? Won't you be able to come home every now and then to use this shop? Or you could do what the rest of us make do with- jackstands, floor jacks and determination on a level surface.

In any case, be sure to upgrade the CSC whenever you get around to doing a clutch job.

PP08HR

iTrader: (2)

Yeah if they'll let you use the lifts etc do it bro. Would also be good experience for you.


If you can afford the clutch set up then go for it bro...


Take pics too!

travlee

iTrader: (8)

southbound stage 2 or daily replacement... zspeed hd csc, wilwood or tilton master, rbf600 fluid, call it a day

it is not a hard job, but i have done several with friends, first time get ready to spend at least a day if not a weekend on it




and do glad i parted ways with my Z....HS cool kids have them now

gossf

Sorry for the lack of clarity, the shop is the high-school shop, and I won't be able to use it once I graduate.