New clutch, what else while it's out?

[sdusablon]

When I bought my car last month, PPI told me the clutch was pretty much cooked.

I decided to bite the bullet and have it replaced now. Car is going into the shop on Monday and I have already told the shop that I also want the fork update done. I was wondering if there is anything else I should have them do or take a look at while they are in there.

Thanks

[rzepko6194]

Replace the clutch slave cylinder. Its not very expensive and is a b*tch to replace when the engine/tanny is in the car. Also, check the engine/tanny mounts and replace if worn out.

[chrisp]

this is a very slippery slope. I know because I slid pretty far down the hill.

do a search using "while I am in there" and you will find all sorts of good recommendations. Being that your car is an '87 and "only" 15 yrs old you can spare some of the expense that some others have shelled out.

How slippery is the slope? I pulled the motor to replace the clutch. I put the motor back in 3 months and $10k later. It has 30 or so more hp now, engine sounds and looks great and overall the car probably drives similar or better to when it was new. I learned a lot about the car in the process too!

[rzepko6194]

Originally posted by chrisp
this is a very slippery slope. I know because I slid pretty far down the hill.

How slippery is the slope? I pulled the motor to replace the clutch. I put the motor back in 3 months and $10k later.

I did just the opposite. I pulled the motor to replace a broken head stud and did the clutch. I also did the clutch fork update, engine reseal, valve guide seals, etc. Cost me ONLY $4K.

[Rick Lee]

I concur with chrisp. BTDT. Get a valve adjustment, replace a bunch of seals. Don't forget Webcams and SSI's too. It would be a real shame to skimp on those.

[kqw]

Here's a list:

Clutch cable and,
Clevis pin
Clevis fork
Guide tube
Pilot bearing
Clutch kit ( Pressure plate, disk and Throw out bearing)
Rear main seal
Relaease bearing fork
Main shaft seal

Also I recommend:

Check your head temp. sensor and replace while engine is out of car.
Check breather hoses for pliability
Check starter connections.
Torque intake manifold bolts
Repack CV joints andreplace boots if necessary

[Rick Lee]

Dude, there is no clutch cable on an '87 - they are hydraulic. If he's having the G50 fork upgrade done, then the shop probably knows what else is required as far as guide tube, check flywheel parts, etc.

[kqw]

Didn't see '87......anything positive you want to add????

[Rick Lee]

Sure. Don't waste your money on a clutch cable. Put it toward something else.

[Stuttgart951]

Just did this clutch + 'while Im in there' thing for roughly $4K.

Heres the list of the major parts for the work:

Two new cam shafts
Clutch fork/shaft/bushing kit
Clutch kit
Rear main seal
Timing guide rails

Not including, of course, hoses, gaskets, clamps, little stuff like that and the smaller jobs of cleaning out oil lines and generally giving the drivetrain a checkup. The fork and cams were sent out and rewelded/regrind for a few pennies.

I expressed concern about valve guide wear and was told that I didnt replace the guides because they were just fine.

PS: New and 'slightly adjusted' ( ) cams are worth the money.