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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 03:26 AM
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Ok I've been searching for a while and can't seem to find any answers or maybe I'm not using the right keywords.
I'm going to be ordering a JWT clutch&flywheel combo from a vendor on here in a couple days and get it put in this weekend.
My question is, what other components should I replace at the same time? I'm going to use new flywheel bolts, are there any other than oem for these cars? Also, I was thinking about replacing the slave cylinder and possibly the master cylinder. My clutch pedal sticks every once in a while about 1/4 from the top. I had my transmission and diff fluid replaced a month ago and problem still continues. I'll use Motul 600 from what I've read around the forums unless someone objects to that. Does the clutch kit come with an alignment tool as well?
Also, is there anything specific I should know about the job on 350zs? A master tech I work with at Toyota will be helping me. Thanks.

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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 03:35 AM
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Usually when the pedal sticks, it's the master on the Z. Just pay the $20 for a rebuild kit, I would rebuild the slave at the same time, it's cheap.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 04:39 AM
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I would get an upgrade pivot ball too. The part itself is cheap. <$30 IIRC. I got mine from Z1.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 04:56 AM
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I'm getting the package through import parts pro. It includes the pilot bearing, Nismo roller bearing, and ss clutch line.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 09:50 AM
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Get an upgraded pivot ball and if the kit doesn't include it a new throw out bearing.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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Check the rear main seal
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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Oh yeah. Might as well replace the rear main while I'm in there
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 08:52 AM
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Be very careful with installing the new pivot ball.. i learned the hard way that the aluminum strips so damn easy on the input shaft cover. Still waiting for the pivot ball to fall out one day lol
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by punk3rz
Oh yeah. Might as well replace the rear main while I'm in there
No you wont. If it's not leaking leave it alone. You have to pull the upper oil pan off to change the rear main IIRc.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 07:46 AM
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on a stock engine set up more or less, but 295/35/18's on back on 275/45/18 on front and driven with "enthusiasm" can anyone reccomend a clutch set up for me on my 05?
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dookiebrown79
on a stock engine set up more or less, but 295/35/18's on back on 275/45/18 on front and driven with "enthusiasm" can anyone reccomend a clutch set up for me on my 05?
Any of them.
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